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FAQ's About the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Virus

  • What is COVID-19?

    COVID-19 disease is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. This type of coronavirus has previously not been seen before. It is predominantly a respiratory illness that can affect other organs. 

  • How is COVID-19 transmitted?

    You can get COVID-19 through contact with another person who has the virus. 

  • What are the symptoms?

    People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus. Symptoms may include: 

    • Fever or chills; cough
    • Shortness of breath
    • Fatigue; muscle or body aches
    • headache
    • New loss of taste or smell
    • Sore throat
    • Congestion or runny nose
    • Nausea or vomiting
    • Diarrhea

  • How can I protect myself and others around me?

    The CDC recommends the following ways to keep yourself and others around you safe:


    Get Vaccinated

    • Authorized COVID-19 vaccines can help protect you from COVID-19.
    • Once you are fully vaccinated, you may be able to start doing some things that you had stopped doing because of the pandemic.

    Wear a mask

    • If you are not fully vaccinated and aged 2 or older, you should wear a mask in indoor public places, or crowded areas. In general, you do not need to wear a mask in outdoor settings.
    • If you are fully vaccinated and have a condition or are taking medications that weaken your immune system, you may need to keep taking steps to protect yourself, like wearing a mask. Talk to your healthcare provider about steps you can take to manage your health and risks.

    Stay 6 feet away from others

    • Inside your home: Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
    • If possible, maintain 6 feet between the person who is sick and other household members.
    • Outside your home: Put 6 feet of distance between yourself and people who don’t live in your household.

    Cover coughs and sneezes

    • If you are wearing a mask: You can cough or sneeze into your mask. Put on a new, clean mask as soon as possible and wash your hands.
    • If you are not wearing a mask: Always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or use the inside of your elbow and do not spit. Throw used tissues in the trash.

    Clean and disinfect

    • Clean high touch surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.

    Monitor your health daily

    • Be alert for symptoms. Watch for fever, cough, shortness of breath, or other symptoms of COVID-19.

Moderna

  • What is the Moderna Vaccine?

    The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine is an unapproved vaccine that may prevent COVID-19. There is no FDA-approved vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The FDA has authorized the emergency use of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 18 years of age and older under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA).

  • Who should get the Moderna Vaccine?

    FDA has authorized the emergency use of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine in individuals 18 years of age and older

  • Who should not get the Moderna Vaccine?

    You should not get the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine if you:

    • had a severe allergic reaction after a previous dose of this vaccine
    • had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient of this vaccine

  • How is the Moderna Vaccine given?

    The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine will be given to you as an injection into the muscle.


    The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine vaccination series is 2 doses given 1 month apart.


    If you receive one dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, you should receive a second dose of the same vaccine 1 month later to complete the vaccination series.

Pfizer

  • What is the Pfizer Vaccine?

    The FDA has authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

    to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 16 years of age and older under an Emergency Use

    Authorization (EUA).

  • What should you mention to your vaccination provider before you get the Pfizer-Biontech Vaccine?

    Tell the vaccination provider about all of your medical conditions, including if

    you:

    • have any allergies
    • have a fever
    • have a bleeding disorder or are on a blood thinner
    • are immunocompromised or are on a medicine that affects your immune system
    • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
    • are breastfeeding
    • have received another COVID-19 vaccine

  • Who should get the Pfizer-Biontech Vaccine?

    FDA has authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine in individuals 16 years of age and older.

  • Who should not get the Pfizer-Biontech Vaccine?

    You should not get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine if you:

    • had a severe allergic reaction after a previous dose of this vaccine
    • had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient of this vaccine.

  • How is the Pfizer-Biontech Vaccine given?

    • The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine will be given to you as an injection into the
    • muscle.
    • The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine vaccination series is 2 doses given 3 weeks apart.
    • If you receive one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, you should receive a second dose of this same vaccine 3 weeks later to complete the vaccination series.

COVID-19 Testing

We offer in-clinic COVID-19 testing. Book your appointment now or give us a call to check for walk-in availability.


COVID-19 Testing Services

We offer COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing at all three of our clinic locations.


COVID-19 Testing is covered by most insurances or you may be able to obtain free at-home testing. See here for more information: https://www.covidtests.gov/


COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing for cash-pay patients is $150.00