COVID-19 VACCINE INFO
THE New COVID-19 VACCINE for fall 2024 has not shipped.
we will send a message when it is available.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To be eligible for the vaccine your child must meet the following criteria:
See FAQ below.
Your child must have an up to date physical (a physical within the last 12 months). If your child is overdue for a physical, an appointment must be made and your child will receive their COVID shot at that appointment.
All outstanding bills for the entire family must be either paid in full or on a payment plan agreed upon by the practice.
*See below for days the vaccine is administered
COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC DAYS AND TIMES
The COVID vaccine can be administered at any physical. We are also offering COVID only shot appointments on xxxxx in Almaden and Morgan Hill.
To book a covid only shot appointment:
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please see above for required criteria to be eligible for COVID vaccine.
1. You may call at anytime (408-268-1122) to request an appointment slot. Please be prepared to provide the following information:
YOUR CHILD’s Name(s)
Date and time requested
The number of family members you would like to book
2. If calling after business hours you may leave a message with your first and last name and with the above information.*
*Failure to leave the above information will result in a delay in booking your appointment and you may not get the slot of your choice.
3. We cannot accept appointment requests through the MyChart patient portal.
FAQ’s
What vaccine manufacturer do you have?
While all COVID vaccine options are safe and effective. We have chosen the Moderna vaccine to have in stock. There are no plans to have other manufacturers in stock.
How many doses does my child need to be fully vaccinated?
For children who have not received any COVID vaccines, they should receive two doses at least 1 month apart.
For children who have received one dose from any manufacturer they need one dose of the new vaccine.
My child has received a vaccine from a manufacturer other than Moderna, can they get the Moderna vaccine?
Yes.
Do you have the vaccine for 12yrs and older?
No. And we do not have plans to have that vaccine in stock.
Do the providers at Almaden Pediatrics recommend the vaccine?
Yes, Dr. Pete, Dr. Michelle, Dr. Ali and Jennifer all strongly recommend that all children who are eligible for the vaccine get vaccinated.
Are you doing COVID-19 vaccines in Morgan Hill?
YES! Please see above for more information.
Can my child get other vaccines with the COVID-19 vaccine?
Yes! Your child can receive the COVID vaccine with any other vaccine.
Important note: While it is safe to receive the COVID vaccine and flu vaccine simultaneously, due to logistics we will not be administering the COVID vaccine on flu shot clinic days.
Can my child get the COVID-19 vaccine at his/her check up or other appointment?
Yes!
My child recently tested positive for COVID, when can she/he get the COVID vaccine?
Your child can receive the COVID vaccine as soon as their symptoms have resolved. However, it may not be necessary to get the vaccine for 2-3 months after an infection.
There is just so much online about the COVID vaccine, I don’t know who or what to believe?
When deciding what information to believe, you should follow the old mantra, “Consider the source.” So while you may find differing viewpoints and misinformation on the internet, if you stick to established, reputable medical institutions, including, but not limited to: CDC,
Mayo Clinic, Stanford Children’s, Harvard University, even WebMD, you will see the same consistent message regarding COVID vaccine safety and efficacy.
My child has a medical condition that makes me concerned about them receiving the vaccine. Will the providers give my child a medical exemption?
The providers will only give medical exemptions for FDA approved contraindications to the COVID vaccine. This is a very small list if instances.
What about side-effects?
Below is a great resource for questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.
