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I’m pregnant – Should I get the new COVID-19 vaccine?
This is a tricky question, as the large phase III trials of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines excluded pregnant women. We simply do not have high-quality human clinical data to guide our decision-making. The CDC, the American College
If I have already had COVID-19 and recovered, do I still need to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Even if you have already had COVID-19 (whether you had symptoms or not), you should still get vaccinated for COVID for several reasons. We don’t know how long immunity will last. Although rare, there are a some reports
What can I expect at my COVID vaccine appointment?
In many ways, the procedure for getting your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine won’t feel all that different from the flu shots that you (hopefully) get every year. Here’s a step-by-step guide for what to expect. Check-in
Helping kids stay active and eat healthy during COVID-19
The pandemic has cut kids off from friends, nutritious school meals, sports and routines. With virtual learning and few activities outside the home, it’s no surprise kids are moving less and snacking more. If your family has been
Why do I need to wear a mask if I’ve been immunized?
We know that the COVID vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna are quite good at preventing serious illness and milder symptomatic disease. But we don’t yet know (studies are ongoing and we will have more information soon) if the
Any reasons I should not get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Almost everyone should get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it is available to you. There is a very short list of people who should not get the vaccine at this time. Contraindications: The US Center for Disease
How do I get my COVID-19 vaccine?
This has been updated as of May 30, 2021. Vaccination is the most important tool to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Every Californian 12 and up is now eligible for vaccination. As eligibility expands, we understand that it can
How is The Village Doctor preparing to provide COVID-19 vaccine?
On Friday, January 8th, we participated in a statewide conference call update on the California COVID-19 Vaccination Program (now called CalVax). Data so far as of 1/12/2021 in California: 2,862,350 doses distributed –544,050 of these have been diverted
Should I worry about this new variant of COVID-19?
In the United Kingdom (UK), a new variant, known as B.1.1.7, has emerged with an unusually large number of mutations. This variant was first detected in September 2020 and is now highly prevalent in London and southeast England.
I have “allergies”, do I need to worry about Pfizer’s COVID-19?
The short answer, for almost everyone with allergies, is — you should still get the vaccine, but there are some precautions to take if you’ve ever had anaphylaxis before. December 8th was the first day patients in the
I’m pregnant – Should I get the new COVID-19 vaccine?
This is a tricky question, as the large phase III trials of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines excluded pregnant women.
If I have already had COVID-19 and recovered, do I still need to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Even if you have already had COVID-19 (whether you had symptoms or not), you should still get vaccinated for COVID
What can I expect at my COVID vaccine appointment?
In many ways, the procedure for getting your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine won’t feel all that different from
Helping kids stay active and eat healthy during COVID-19
The pandemic has cut kids off from friends, nutritious school meals, sports and routines. With virtual learning and few activities
Why do I need to wear a mask if I’ve been immunized?
We know that the COVID vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna are quite good at preventing serious illness and milder symptomatic
Any reasons I should not get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Almost everyone should get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it is available to you. There is a very short
How do I get my COVID-19 vaccine?
This has been updated as of May 30, 2021. Vaccination is the most important tool to end the COVID-19 pandemic.
How is The Village Doctor preparing to provide COVID-19 vaccine?
On Friday, January 8th, we participated in a statewide conference call update on the California COVID-19 Vaccination Program (now called
Should I worry about this new variant of COVID-19?
In the United Kingdom (UK), a new variant, known as B.1.1.7, has emerged with an unusually large number of mutations.
I have “allergies”, do I need to worry about Pfizer’s COVID-19?
The short answer, for almost everyone with allergies, is — you should still get the vaccine, but there are some
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