COVID-19 INFORMATION
COVID-19 vaccines are safe. The U.S. vaccine safety system ensures that all vaccines are safe. All approved COVID-19 vaccines go through testing and clinical trials before they are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for distribution.
The vaccine cannot give you COVID-19. The vaccine does not include the live virus that causes COVID-19. Sometimes the vaccine can cause mild symptoms such as pain where you get the shot, fever, chills, headaches, or fatigue. These symptoms are normal and are a sign that your body is building immunity.
Everyone needs the vaccine – even if you’ve had COVID-19.
LOCAL RESPONSE INFORMATION
Austin Public Health is our local public health authority and is leading efforts to research, gather, and disseminate information to the community. For the latest news and information, please visit the APH website.
VACCINATION FOR COMMUNITYCARE PATIENTS
CommUnityCare is offering COVID vaccines for established CUC patients by appointment ONLY. It is our goal to get as many people vaccinated as possible, so if you have NOT been vaccinated, or need a booster please consider coming to one of our locations to do so.
Vaccine Criteria & Process
Patients
We are actively reaching out to our patients to get them scheduled for an appointment, but if you have NOT received notice from us, you can get a vaccine by one of the following methods:
- You can download MyChart by clicking HERE and making an appointment.
- CUC patients can call our Patient Navigation Center at 512-978-9015, Carousel should call: 512-744-6000.
- We offer the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.
As always, please remember to wear a mask when coming to any of our CommUnityCare Health Centers.
Non-Patients
We are not offering COVID vaccines to non-patients at this time.
Vaccine Information/Education – Facts
COVID-19 vaccines are safe. The U.S. vaccine safety system ensures that all vaccines are safe. All approved COVID-19 vaccines go through testing and clinical trials before they are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for distribution.
The vaccine cannot give you COVID-19. The vaccine does not include the live virus that causes COVID-19. Sometimes the vaccine can cause mild symptoms such as pain where you get the shot, fever, chills, headaches, or fatigue. These symptoms are normal and are a sign that your body is building immunity.
Everyone needs the vaccine – even if you’ve had COVID-19.
How does the vaccine work? A vaccine prepares your immune system so your body will be ready to fight the virus in case you are exposed. Depending on the vaccine you receive, a second dose is required in two to three weeks. You will receive a reminder to schedule a second vaccine the same way you received your confirmation about the first dose. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine does not require a second dose.
*For more information on vaccines, click HERE.
Helping Our Most Vulnerable Communities
Central Health and CommUnityCare are committed to making the vaccine available to as many people as possible – specifically to people most impacted most by COVID-19.
We are working to distribute the vaccine equitably and are following strict CDC/DSHS protocols to ensure those who are most vulnerable receive the vaccine as quickly as possible.
Central Health and CommUnityCare will continue to coordinate with other safety net providers to focus on areas (ZIP codes) with people most disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and other serious disease, and death.
This includes people of color, people with low income, people living in areas with the highest rates of COVID-19, and people without transportation.
VACCINATION FACTS
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective – and available near you.
- No appointment
- No cost.
- No I.D.
COVID-19 vaccines are safe.
The U.S. vaccine safety system ensures all approved COVID-19 vaccines go through testing and clinical trials before they are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for distribution.
The vaccine cannot give you COVID-19.
The vaccine does not include the live virus that causes COVID-19. Sometimes the vaccine can cause mild, short-term symptoms like pain where you get the shot, fever, chills, headaches or make you feel tired. These symptoms are normal and are a sign that your body is building immunity.
Everyone needs the vaccine – even if you’ve had COVID-19.
The best way to stop the pandemic is to take every precaution including getting a vaccine, wearing a mask, washing your hands often, and keeping at least six feet apart from others. When it’s your turn, get the vaccine.
How does the vaccine work?
A vaccine prepares your immune system so your body will be ready to fight the virus in case you are exposed. Depending on the vaccine you receive, a second dose is required in 2 – 3 weeks. You will receive a reminder to schedule a second vaccine the same way you received your confirmation about the first dose.
Even when you get the vaccine, keep wearing a mask.
Once you get the vaccine, keep wearing a mask, washing your hands, and watching your distance. The vaccine can keep you from getting sick, but you could still get infected with coronavirus. And if you’re infected, you can spread COVID-19 to others.
