Variety Care is offering COVID-19 vaccines to everyone over the age of 18. Depending on the appointment, you may receive a Moderna vaccine or a Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
FIRST COVID-19 VACCINE DOSE APPOINTMENTS
To Schedule a COVID-19 Vaccine, please call us at (405) 632 - 6688 and press 5.
What you need for your COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment:
1. Download, Print, and Fill out the Consent form. You will need to bring this with you to your appointment.
Consent Form - Click Here
2. Bring your insurance card with you. Those without insurance will still receive a vaccine for free.
3. Bring a valid form of ID with you.
SECOND COVID-19 VACCINE DOSE APPOINTMENTS
**Second dose appointments will be scheduled during first dose visits. If you receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, you will not need a second dose.**
What you need for your COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment:
1. Download, Print, and Fill out the Consent form. You will need to bring this with you to your appointment.
Consent Form - Click Here
2. Bring your insurance card with you. Those without insurance will still receive a vaccine for free.
3. Bring a valid form of ID with you.
4. Bring your Vaccination Record Card with you (you should have received this at your first appointment).
COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ
Who should get the vaccine?
Every eligible patient should receive the vaccine when it becomes available. Those 18 and older may receive the Moderna vaccine and those 16 and older may receive the Pfizer vaccine. The vaccine has not yet been approved for children. At this time, Variety Care is offering the Moderna vaccine and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to everyone over 18.
How do I know if the COVID-19 vaccines are safe?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) carefully reviews all safety data from clinical trials and authorizes emergency vaccine use only when the benefits of the vaccine outweigh the potential risks. COVID-19 vaccines were tested in large clinical trials to make sure they meet safety standards. Many people were recruited to participate in these trials to see how the vaccines offer protection to people of different ages, races, and ethnicities, as well as those with different medical conditions.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) reviews all safety data before recommending any COVID-19 vaccine for use.
FDA and CDC will continue to monitor the safety of COVID-19 vaccines, to make sure even very rare side effects are identified.
I heard getting COVID-19 gives you better and longer immunity than the protection a vaccine can give. Can it actually make my illness worse if I do end up getting COVID-19?
A COVID-19 infection puts you at risk for long-term health issues after recovery from COVID-19 disease. It is best to avoid contracting the disease.
Scientists are still learning more about the virus that causes COVID-19 and it is not known whether getting COVID-19 disease will protect everyone against getting it again, or, if it does, how long that protection might last.
Is the vaccine that helpful?
The vaccine was tested in large clinical trials and is known to be effective in preventing COVID-19 infections.
While the vaccine is up to 95% effective. You will still need to practice precautions like wearing a mask in public, social distancing, and frequent hand washing.
How much will the shot hurt? Can it cause you to get very sick?
Side effects typically occur 1-2 days after receiving the vaccine and resolve within a week. Side effects were more common following the second injection. The most common side effects of the vaccine were fatigue, headache, fever, muscle pain, chills and injection site. These side effects are a sign that the immune system is working. If these symptoms do not resolve within a week, you should contact your primary care provider. Severe reactions were uncommon and included anaphylaxis. Severe reactions should be reported to your primary care provider. The vaccine cannot cause the COVID-19 disease.
How Many Doses Are Needed and Why?
All but one of the COVID-19 vaccines currently use two shots. The same vaccine brand must be used for both shots. The first shot primes the immune system, helping it recognize the virus, and the second shot strengthens the immune response. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine only requires one dose.
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