COVID-19 VACCINE
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.
COVID-19 vaccinations continue to prove to be safe and effective. Unvaccinated individuals are urged to get vaccinated as soon as possible to protect themselves, their families and our community. The Food and Drug Administration and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized the administration of the Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. Please see below for a list of vaccine sites in the Austin area that offer the Pfizer vaccine for individual 5 years old and older:
Central Health-affiliated CommUnityCare Health Centers and Carousel Pediatrics are offering children’s vaccines and boosters for patients only by appointment. Children and adult patients can receive their shots at their home clinic.
To support the demand for pediatric vaccines and provide adequate staffing, CommUnityCare will close its walk-in vaccine locations Friday, November 12, including Rosewood-Zaragoza, North Central Health Center, and Southeast Health & Wellness Center. For more information and to schedule appointments, call CommUnityCare at 512-978-9015.
Austin Public Health Clinics Vaccine Sites
| Delco Activity Center
Pfizer for ages 5 and up, beginning 11/9 4601 Pecan Brook Dr Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 a.m. – Noon |
Old Sims Elementary, Gymnasium
Pfizer for ages 5 and up, beginning 11/10 1203 Springdale Rd Wednesday & Thursday, 2 – 7 p.m. |
Pflugerville Library Pfizer for ages 5 and up, beginning 11/101008 W Pfluger St, PflugervilleWednesday, 2 – 7 p.m. |
Austin Public Health Shots for Tots Program
| Far South Clinic
405 W. Stassney 78745 Monday, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. & 3 – 7 p.m. |
St. John Clinic
7500 Blessing Ave.78752 Monday, 10 a.m. -1:30 p.m. & 3 – 7 p.m. |
Shots for Tots is by appointment only, call 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000 for more information.
These times and locations may change. Visit Austin Public Health for the latest information.
Austin Regional Clinic Vaccine Sites
Austin Regional Clinic will offer Pfizer vaccines for children age 5-11 years old starting 11/8. Schedule an appointment by calling 866-453-4525.
Additional vaccine site information for children 5-11 years old
- Selected CVS pharmacies will begin distributing the vaccine for children starting 11/7.
- Selected Walgreens pharmacies will begin distributing the vaccine for children starting 11/6.
- vaccines.gov is another resource you can use to help you find a provider near you that carries the Pfizer vaccine for individuals age 5 years old and older.
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.
