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Vaccine Update
Updated on 01/16/2021
Stanford Health Care has received both the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. This website provides information on our current vaccination activities for approved groups and regular updates on changes in vaccine availability.
How we distribute vaccines
Stanford Health Care follows the California Department of Public Health’s guidelines to determine which groups are eligible for vaccination. Our process is also influenced by our available vaccine supply, which is set by local county health authorities. As eligible groups and vaccine supplies change rapidly, our goal is to provide you the latest updates you need on this website.
Who can get vaccinated now
Vaccine availability depends on your county of residence, age, and in some cases your occupation. At this time, established primary care patients with Stanford Health Care who meet the following criteria may schedule a vaccination via MyHealth or by calling 650-498-9000.
- Residents of Santa Clara County and San Mateo County over the age of 75 can be vaccinated at Stanford Health Care’s location at 2585 Samaritan Drive, San Jose. We will update this page as additional locations are available for our patients who reside in these counties. Scheduling for patients over the age of 65 will begin to open starting January 20th.
- Residents of Alameda County and Contra Costa County over the age of 65 will be notified the week of January 18th when vaccine locations are made available for our patients who reside in these counties.
- Health care workers who are patients of Stanford Health Care and/or work in the counties where we operate: If you are a health care worker not necessarily employed or contracted by Stanford Health Care, you are eligible for vaccination at this time.
Due to frequent updates and expanding eligible populations, we strongly encourage you to return to this website for the most up-to-date information.
Schedule Your Vaccination
Stanford Health Care is now scheduling vaccination appointments online through MyHealth for eligible individuals.*
Already have a MyHealth Account?
If you already have a MyHealth account and are in the eligible population, use the link below to schedule your appointment.
Don’t have a MyHealth Account?
If you don't have a MyHealth account and are in the eligible population, you'll need to create an account before scheduling an appointment.
*Health care workers are required to complete an attestation that you are part of the critical health care workforce. You must bring proof of employment to your appointment.
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.
Please continue to visit this page for updates.
Have more questions?
Keep yourself safe
Vaccines are just one tool to help end the pandemic. It remains essential for everyone, including those who have been vaccinated, to continue using all the tools available to help stop the spread of infection. These include:
- Covering your mouth and nose with a mask
- Staying at least 6 feet away from others
- Avoiding gatherings outside your household
- Washing your hands often
- Getting tested when needed
- Following all guidance from your state and county health officials
Take care of your health
Keeping yourself safe also means taking care of your health and seeing your doctor when you need to.
It is safe to come to Stanford Health Care, and seeing your medical care team is considered “essential” activity even during the County’s shelter-in-place orders. Stanford Health Care has ample capacity for video visits, and if your care team decides that you need to come to one of our locations for care, we have standard practices to keep everyone safe:
- Pre-screening for symptoms by phone or video
- Screening of both staff and patients
- Requiring and providing masking for all
- Limiting the number of patients inside our facility to allow at least six feet of distance at all times. (Some clinics may ask you to wait in your car or outside the building, and will notify you when there is enough space to allow you to safely come in.)
- Providing hand sanitizer to use upon entry to and exit from our clinic
- Offering “touchless” check-in/check-out with your MyHealth account
- Sanitizing exam rooms after every patient
We are here to help keep you safe and meet your health care needs. If you have questions or concerns about the safety of visiting a Stanford Health Care location, please contact your care provider.
Updated on 01/16/2021