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COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Scheduled or Invitation Received

Updated April 29, 2021

My spouse, significant other or child is also eligible for a vaccine. I received an appointment invitation, but they did not. Can we both schedule an appointment?

Each patient, even in one household, will receive their own invitation to schedule an appointment. We understand that having separate appointments for people in the same household may be inconvenient, and, for that, we apologize. We are working to vaccinate as many patients as we can, as quickly as we can. We appreciate your patience.

To ensure we can contact our patients quickly, we encourage you to sign up for a MyChart account by visiting our MyChart sign up information page.

Will there be medical professionals available in case of adverse events?

Yes. Our vaccine clinic staffing includes Registered Nurses and Physicians, and we are prepared to handle any adverse events.

Are your vaccine clinics in Brentwood, Concord and Walnut Creek drive thru?

At these locations, we are only giving the vaccine inside our vaccine clinics. This allows us to observe you for any reactions after the vaccine, and care for you quickly if needed. We have the tools/resources available to monitor you inside our clinic. Our vaccine clinics are wheelchair accessible and there is assistance available for anyone who requires help walking. 

Do you give drive thru shots at your Mobile Health Vaccination Clinics?

In some of our Mobile Health Vaccination Clinics, we do provide drive-thru vaccinations. After receiving the vaccine, you are asked to park and wait for 15 minutes before exiting. This allows us to observe you for any reactions after the vaccine, and care for you quickly if needed. 

When will I get my second dose?

When you receive your first vaccination, you will be scheduled for your second vaccination before you leave the appointment. For the Pfizer vaccine, the second dose is given 21 days after the first dose. For the Moderna vaccine, the second dose is given 28 days after the first dose. The second dose should be administered as close to the recommended interval as possible. However, if it is not feasible to adhere to the recommended interval and a delay in vaccination is unavoidable, the second dose of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines may be administered up to 6 weeks (42 days) after the first dose. There are currently limited data on efficacy of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines administered beyond this window. If the second dose is administered beyond these intervals, there is no need to restart the series.

For more information on clinical considerations for the COVID-19 vaccines, please see the CDC website.

Which vaccine will I receive? 

The vaccine you receive (Pfizer, Moderna, etc) is dependent on which vaccines we receive from the County. We are unable to accommodate requests for specific vaccines. Your second dose will be from the same manufacturer as your first dose.

For more information about each of the vaccines, please visit:

Information About the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine

Information About the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

Information about the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 Vaccine

How do I cancel my vaccination appointment?

You may cancel your appointment in MyChart, using these steps:

  1. Log in to MyChart. Trouble logging in? Please visit our MyChart FAQ for help
  2. Click on the Visits icon at the top of the page
  3. Your vaccine appointment will show under upcoming visits. Click on the appointment.
  4. You will now be on the Appointment details page. At the bottom of the page, click where it says "Cancel appointment" in red.

Thank you for helping us to provide an appointment time for another patient!

Can I reschedule my appointment?

We understand that many people would like to schedule their vaccine appointment at a time that is most convenient for them. If you would like a different appointment day and/or time, you may cancel your appointment in MyChart. When we see your cancellation, we will call you to schedule a new appointment.