Scheduling your COVID-19 Vaccine
For more information on how to schedule your COVID-19 Vaccine (First Dose, Third Dose, or Booster Dose) at IHA or St. Joe's Medical Group, visit the link below.
Schedule your COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 Vaccine appointment availability is limited, especially for 5 to 11-year-old pediatric patients. If you are having trouble finding an appointment with IHA, please visit the CDC Vaccine Finder at vaccines.gov
Kids and the COVID-19 Vaccine
We recommend the COVID-19 Vaccine for children ages 5 to 11
On November 2, 2021, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was authorized for emergency use for children ages 5-11. It is a 2-dose series taken three weeks apart. Each dose will be 1/3 the dosage of the adolescent/adult vaccine.
The vaccine for children ages 5-11 years is effective:
- 90-100% effective in clinical trials
- There were no severe cases of COVID-19 in clinical trials
- The vaccine works against Delta and other known variants of concern
Vaccine appointments available for children
IHA Pediatrics is offering COVID-19 vaccines to current patients ages 5 to 18.
Appointment availability is limited. Our teams are working diligently to increase the number of appointments available for children at IHA Pediatrics practice locations. Thank you for your patience. If you have trouble finding an appointment, we encourage you to search vaccines.gov and enter your zip code to easily find locations in your community where vaccines are available.
Don't Forget the Flu Vaccine! It is more important than ever to stay healthy and protect yourself against preventable illnesses. It is safe to receive the flu vaccine at the same time as the COVID-19 vaccine.
Top questions parents ask about the COVID-19 vaccine for children
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster & Third Dose - What you need to know
For booster and third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, you do not need to go back to the same IHA location where you received your first 2 doses. Appointment availability is limited. If you are having trouble finding an appointment, visit the CDC Vaccine Finder website:
Find your next dose at Vaccines.gov
There are questions about the need for additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Read below to learn more about the difference between a booster shot and a third dose and the eligibility for each.
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster - Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson
A COVID-19 booster shot is an additional dose of a vaccine given after the protection provided by the initial dose naturally begins to decrease over time. The booster is designed to help people maintain their level of immunity for longer.
Booster Eligibility
The CDC now recommends booster shots at five months after completing the primary series of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for those aged 12 and older.
IHA offers COVID-19 vaccines, boosters, and third doses to new and existing patients at our primary care and pediatric offices. Online scheduling is available on our website.
You do not need to go back to the same IHA office you received your previous vaccines for boosters and third doses. Appointment availability may be limited at some practices. If you have trouble finding an appointment, you can visit the CDC Vaccine Finder website: www.vaccines.gov.
COVID-19 Vaccine Third Dose - Pfizer & Moderna
IHA is offering third doses of COVID-19 vaccine to individuals who received either the Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty) or Moderna vaccines and have a qualifying medical condition, based on FDA and CDC guidance.
Third Dose Eligibility
Based on CDC recommendations, third vaccine doses are available now for people who are considered moderately or severely immunosuppressed and those:
- Aged 12 years and older who received the Pfizer vaccine
- Aged 18 years and older who received the Moderna vaccine
Any person who fits the above criteria can receive a third dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine as soon as 28 days after their second dose. If you are not sure whether you fit into any of these categories, please contact your medical provider.
IHA Infectious Diseases Physician Anurag Malani, MD, answers questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine
An FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine designed to prevent the COVID-19 virus is the best hope for ending the pandemic. We know there are still many questions and concerns regarding these vaccines. That's why IHA and St. Joe's Medical Group remain committed to keeping you and our communities informed and educated as major developments occur.
Third Dose & Booster Dose
What to expect when you get vaccinated
Safety of the vaccine
Vaccine distribution & prioritization
Protecting your privacy
Where can I get more information?
More information is available about coronavirus on the State of Michigan coronavirus website.
If you have additional questions, you can reach the State's COVID Hotline at 1.888.535.6136.
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