COVID-19 Vaccine

Receive the most recent COVID-19 Spikevax or COMIRNATY vaccine at NO COST through CHP.

COVID-19 Vaccine

Featuring the latest vaccine versions, Spikevax and COMIRNATY.

COVID-19 Vaccines Available at CHP

We work closely with the Florida Department of Health, community organizations, places of worship, cities, and counties to provide comprehensive vaccine and antivirals treatment services, community outreach, and support services to the residents of South Florida and beyond.

We are excited about the opportunity to offer our communities the latest vaccine versions to more effectively combat the latest COVID-19 variants to better protect your co-workers, family, and friends.

What is COVID-19?

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It spreads mainly through tiny droplets when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes. Common symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue. While anyone can get COVID-19, it’s crucial to recognize that certain communities, like Black and Latin populations, may face specific risks.

Impact on Black and Latin Communities

Studies have shown that COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Black and Latin communities in the U.S. Various factors, such as limited access to healthcare, crowded living conditions, and pre-existing health conditions, contribute to this higher impact. Understanding these challenges is essential for finding ways to protect ourselves and our communities.

Important Facts for Black and Latin Communities

  1. Higher Infection Rates: Members of Black and Latin communities may be at a higher risk of getting infected with COVID-19 due to various factors, including frontline work and living in densely populated areas.

  2. Increased Severity: Some individuals from these communities might experience more severe cases of COVID-19, leading to hospitalization or worse outcomes. It’s important to be vigilant and take preventive measures seriously.

Preventative Measures

  1. Vaccination: Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and your community. Vaccines have been shown to reduce the severity of illness and prevent hospitalization.

  2. Masking and Hygiene: Wearing masks in crowded or indoor settings and practicing good hygiene, like regular handwashing, can help reduce the spread of the virus.

  3. Social Distancing: Maintaining physical distance from others, especially in crowded places, lowers the risk of getting infected.

  4. Regular Health Check-ups: Keeping up with regular health check-ups is essential, especially for those with pre-existing health conditions. Managing these conditions can reduce the risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19.

 

 

COVID-19 Vaccine Resources

Register for Your COVID-19 Vaccination

Register to receive your free Paxlovid at our external sister website, The Vaccine Strike Force.

Register for COVID-19 VAccination

Drug Interactions with Spikevax and COMIRNATY

Read an updated list of drug interactions with Spikevax.

Note: This is may not be a comprehensive list of all the medications that are not expected to have clinically relevant interactions, but covers most common medications.

Spikevax Interactions (Drugs.com)

Read an updated list of drug interactions with COMIRNATY.

Note: This is may not be a comprehensive list of all the medications that are not expected to have clinically relevant interactions, but covers most common medications.

Comirnaty Interactions (Drugs.com)

Underlying Medical Conditions Associated with Higher Risk for Severe COVID-19

This webpage discusses the strong scientific evidence that antiviral treatment of outpatients at risk for severe COVID-19 reduces their risk of hospitalization and death. The antiviral drugs nirmatrelvir with ritonavir (Paxlovid) and remdesivir (Veklury) are the preferred treatments for eligible adult and pediatric patients who are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19. Visit the link below to learn more.

Visit External CDC Webpage

This webpage provides official research and treatment guidelines for COVID-19. Visit the link below to learn more.

Visit External CDC Webpage

COVID-19 FAQ

The updated COVID-19 vaccine closely targets circulating variants. It can help provide protection for you, your family and your friends.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone age 6 months and older get an updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to help protect against serious illness from COVID-19. As an alternative, the CDC also recommends one dose of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine at least two months after the last dose of any COVID-19 vaccine for individuals age 12 or older. CVS® store locations can administer COVID-19 vaccines to patients age 5 and older.

*Certain individuals may be eligible for more than one dose of the updated COVID-19 vaccine, depending on their age, previous vaccination history and/or immunocompromised status. Ask your health care provider for more information. 

Your COVID-19 vaccine will be FREE through CHP. You may be asked to pay as much as $200 if it’s not covered by your insurance plan if you go somewhere else, so we recommend reaching out to CHP as soon as possible if you’d like to get vaccinated.

Houston Medical, recognized as a top 20 U.S. hospital in a 2022 to 2023 list by U.S. News & World Report, reported why the new COVID-19 vaccine formulations are a little different from previous boosters. According to Houston Medical, these updated formulations don’t just “boost” protection against particular versions of the COVID-19 virus. Because these new formulations update patient immune systems to recognize the strains of the virus they’re most likely to encounter, they’re called vaccines instead of boosters.

An eligible individual should receive an age-appropriate vaccination. At this time, there is no preference given for one formulation (Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech) over another. If choosing the protein-based updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, individuals not previously vaccinated with any COVID-19 vaccine should receive two doses, administered at least three weeks apart. Patients who are immunocompromised may need additional doses. Please talk to your pharmacist, provider, or CHP healthcare professional to help determine what’s best for you.

Yes. We can simultaneously administer COVID-19 and flu vaccines. It is completely safe and available at all providers that carry both vaccines.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, you may have some side effects following administration of a COVID-19 vaccine. Common side effects may include pain and/or tenderness of the arm where you got the shot, headache, fever, chills and/or fatigue.

Per guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, patients age 5 or older do not have to match the COVID-19 vaccine dose they receive to the brand they received during their primary series or any previous dose(s). For children ages 6 months through 4 years, vaccination with the same COVID-19 vaccine brand is recommended.

People ages 65 years and older should receive the recommended number of dose(s) of updated (2023–2024 Formula) mRNA or Novavax vaccine.

In addition, as we get older, our immune systems tend to weaken over time, putting us at higher risk for certain infections. You may need other vaccines based on your age or other factors, too. Talk with your doctor to learn which vaccines are recommended for you.

Yes, we offer COVID-19 vaccinations to children ages 18 months through 4 years. Our team has significant experience providing vaccinations to children.

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