COVID-19 BOOSTER SHOTS
Vaccine providers in Monterey County
- Monterey County Health Department
- Pharmacies including CVS, Safeway, Lucky’s, Walgreens, Costco, and some independent pharmacies
- Doctors’ offices — check with your primary care doctor or pediatrician
- Health clinics — call your local public health clinic
- VNA Immunization Clinic (includes free vaccines for those home-bound) — call (831) 648-3777 to make an appointment
- Most locations require an appointment via phone or website. If you do not have computer access, you can call the site directly or call 2-1-1 to make an appointment at participating sites.
Other ways to make a COVID-19 vaccine appointment:
- California Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 vaccine scheduling website
- County of Monterey’s COVID-19 vaccination registration website
- Community Health Foundation’s interactive vaccination site map
Booster vaccines
Who is approved for a booster vaccine?
According to CDC recommendations, some people should get a booster vaccine and others may get a booster vaccine.
Considerations for patients in the “may” category include:
- May reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection
- May reduce the risk of severe COVID-19 disease and post-COVID symptoms
- May reduce transmission to others
Things to consider when deciding on whether to get a booster:
- Risk of exposure to COVID-19
- Risk for severe infection related to underlying conditions
- Potential impact of COVID-19 infection
Use this chart to help determine when to get a COVID-19 vaccine based on age or health conditions.
Effective August 16, 2021
PCC’S VISITOR POLICY
Patients will be allowed ONE (1) visitor when here for a MD or NP visit.
Visitors must show proof of vaccination or present a negative Covid test within 72 hours before the visit. (PCR or Antigen)
NO VISITORS will be allowed in the TREATMENT AREA
- If you are here for a MD/NP visit followed by treatment, your visitor will need to leave after the clinic appointment
- Face masks covering the mouth and nose are still required at all times when in our building
- Please continue to practice social distancing in the lobby/hallway areas
Thank you for complying with our policies!
No children under the age of 18 will be allowed in the waiting areas or as a visitor during the MD visit.