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COVID-19 Vaccination
Updated on 06/09/21
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Everyone age 12 and older is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.
If you are age 18 or older, make an appointment or drop in at one of our vaccination sites below.
Individuals who are aged 12-17 can schedule their vaccination with Stanford Children’s Health or at the Aloha, Emeryville or Cardinal Hall sites. Parental consent is required if under 18 years old.
Phone scheduling is available Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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1. 6121 Hollis St, Emeryville
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*Vaccinations available for individuals 12 years old and older at the Everyville site. Parental consent is required if under 18 years old.
3. Cardinal Hall at 505 Broadway, Redwood City
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*Vaccinations available for individuals 12 years old and older at the Cardinal Hall. Parental consent is required if under 18 years old.
4. Cisco Garage (SJC Parking Structure 2) at 350 E Tasman Dr, San Jose
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DRIVE-THRU ONLY
5. Stanford Health Care – ValleyCare Livermore Campus at 1119 E. Stanley Blvd
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*Vaccinations available for individuals 12 years old and older at the Aloha clinic. Parental consent is required if under 18 years old.
** This site will be available starting June 1st.
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Community vaccination site. Must live or work in Santa Clara County to be eligible.
*Vaccinations available for individuals 12 years old and older at the Aloha clinic. Parental consent is required if under 18 years old.
7. Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle School at 2450 Ralmar Ave, East Palo Alto
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Must live in East Palo Alto. Appointments available through myturn.ca.gov, not MyHealth.
FAQ
What requirements are needed for vaccination at Stanford Health Care?
Everyone age 12 and older is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.
If you are age 18 or older, make an appointment or drop in at one of our vaccination sites below.
Individuals who are aged 12-17 can schedule their vaccination with Stanford Children’s Health or at the Aloha, Emeryville or Cardinal Hall sites. Parental consent is required if under 18 years old.
FAQ
Which COVID-19 vaccines does Stanford Health Care offer?
Stanford Health Care offers the three vaccines currently approved for use in the United States: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen.
FAQ
How many injections are required to complete the COVID-19 vaccine?
Those who choose to receive a mRNA vaccine like Pfizer or Moderna should expect a total of two injections. Two doses must be given to achieve full efficacy. The second dose will be scheduled at the time when the first dose is given. If a second dose is delayed for any reason, it should still be received as close as possible to the recommended date regardless of how late. Third doses are not recommended. The Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine only requires one dose for full efficacy.
FAQ
Will I get to choose which vaccine I receive?
Vaccine type is based on availability at each vaccine clinic site. In most cases, you will not be able to choose which type of vaccine you receive. However, if you have been advised to receive one vaccine type over another based on your circumstances or health history, please alert the clinic staff upon your arrival and we will do our best to accommodate your request or refer you to another site.
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After I receive the vaccine, when am I considered fully vaccinated?
Individuals are considered fully vaccinated:
- 2 weeks after their second dose in a 2-dose series, like the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or
- 2 weeks after a single-dose vaccine, like Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine
If it has been less than 2 weeks since your shot, or if you still need to get your second dose, you are NOT fully protected. Once you're fully vaccinated, it's important that you continue to take precautions and follow public health guidance. Visit the CDC for guidance for fully vaccinated people.
FAQ
If the vaccination is free, why do I need to provide insurance?
The actual vaccination purchased and distributed by government agencies is free of charge. However, there is a cost to administer the vaccination. This cost will be billed and paid by your insurance or government program. There’s no out-of-pocket cost to you to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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My Medicare or Medi-Cal is through an HMO program. Why do I need to provide my Medicare number (MBI) or Medi-Cal number (BIC)?
Medicare and Medi-Cal have provided guidance that the vaccine administration should be billed directly to the government program instead of the HMO to simplify the administration and tracking. We require the correct member ID number to properly bill/report to the government program. There’s no out-of-pocket cost to you to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
FAQ
I don't think I received a card when I was vaccinated. If I did, I lost it. What do I do?
We are not able to provide replacements for lost vaccine cards. You can get a copy of the record if you got the vaccine at a site run by Stanford Health Care (SHC). To get a copy:
Call the medical records office at SHC in Palo Alto: 650-723-5721
OR
If you have a MyHealth account, you can log in to a computer and print out your record. It won't print from the MyHealth app on a smartphone, unfortunately.
How We Distribute Vaccines
At Stanford Health Care, we are required to follow guidelines from the state to determine vaccine priority. We are in daily contact with the state and county to request an increase in our vaccine supply, and we expect the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will approve additional vaccines from other drug companies for emergency use soon.
We are optimistic that the supply of vaccines will improve in the coming months. When we receive more vaccine, we will quickly offer the opportunity for more of our patients to get vaccinated.
Other Options for Vaccination
Many Stanford Health Care patients may have access to vaccine through resources beyond those offered by Stanford Health Care. We encourage you to get vaccinated where convenient and in the most safe and timely manner possible. We will continue to update you as more vaccines are received and made available for distribution and will continue to partner with our local county health authorities to reach individuals who do not have access to primary care providers.
You can also check myturn.ca.gov to see if there are other vaccination sites with available appointments.
End the pandemic.
Vaccines work.
Each of us has an important role to play in ending the COVID-19 pandemic. Get the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you are eligible and able to do so. Once you are vaccinated, help stop the spread of infection to others by washing your hands, keeping your distance, and following local mask guidelines.
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Thank you for your patience as we work together to keep our community safe.
Everyone age 12 and older is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.
If you are age 18 or older, make an appointment or drop in at one of our vaccination sites below.
Individuals who are aged 12-17 can schedule their vaccination with Stanford Children’s Health or at the Aloha, Emeryville or Cardinal Hall sites. Parental consent is required if under 18 years old.