COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Updated 2/10/2023
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This has been a very difficult year with the COVID-19 pandemic, but we are pleased to share some good news. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found a COVID-19 vaccine to be safe and effective, and our center will be able to give the vaccine to residents and staff. This is very encouraging news.
As announced by the HHS and Department of Defense, CVS Health has entered into a contract with the CDC to be on of the official COVID-19 Vaccination Program Providers in the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program. As a result, the U.S. government will make a supply of the publicly funded vaccine available to CVS Health to provide on-site vaccination clinic services to resident and staff of long-term care facilities.There will be no cost to receive the vaccine. This vaccine has gone through testing and clinical trials to ensure it meets the highest safety standards. It also is safe to get if you already had the virus. The health and safety of our residents is always our top priority, and we are confident this vaccine is a much better option than the risk of getting this virus.
We are asking for your participation and consent to receive this vaccination. The elderly have a much higher risk for getting very sick, being hospitalized, or dying from COVID-19. The vaccine has been shown to provide a great deal of protection against serious illness due to COVID-19. The more residents that get vaccinated, the better we can protect our community against potential outbreaks and save lives.
This is a two-part vaccination, meaning the first dose is given and 21-28 days later a second dose is given. You will need to receive both doses to ensure the best results. We will not have the opportunity to reschedule these dates or these doses. We will be reaching out to you for completion of the consent form and request a copy of your insurance card front and back.
We will continue to take all necessary precautions after the vaccine is administered, including wearing personal protective equipment and conducting regular testing, to ensure the safety of our residents and staff. We will also work with public health officials to determine how and when to adjust our policies for visitations and social activities and keep you updated.
More information on the federal program can be found here https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/long-term-care/pharmacy-partnerships.html or the Department of Public Health’s vaccination webpage www.mass.gov/covidvaccine. You may also visit www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines to learn more about the vaccine.
Please utilize the following link to access translations for the EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers.
We have created this webpage in order to help families and others stay up to date on our COVID-19 Vaccination Program. We will continue to update and monitor this page on a regular basis.
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