When will the medical center begin giving COVID-19 vaccines? All SDHS medical locations are now scheduling COVID vaccine appointments for people who are in group 1b.
Who is group 1 b?
Persons over 65 years of age
Persons age 18yrs-64yrs with certain underlying illnesses
Police, Fire, Hazmat
Corrections and homeless shelter workers
Childcare/K-12 teachers and staff
Food and Agriculture
Grocery store workers
Public transit workers
Mail Carriers
Officials needed to maintain continuity of government.
Manufacturing
How can I sign up for the vaccine?
You will be able to call the main number of our health centers to schedule these visits.
Do I have to be a patient of your medical center?
We are only giving COVID vaccines at this time to our established patients.
Where can I get the vaccine if I am not your patient?
You will require 2 doses of vaccine given 4 weeks apart
What are the side effects of the vaccine?
Most side effects are mild, but you can learn more about the side effects on the Virginia Department of Health Web Site.
How much will the vaccine cost?
There is no charge to you for the vaccine. Your insurance will be billed an administration fee to cover the cost of giving you the vaccine. The first vaccine administration fee is $20 and the second is $35. If you do not have insurance or your insurance company does not cover this charge, you will not be responsible for this fee.
Can my baby get this vaccine?
You must be over the age of 18 to get the Moderna COVID vaccine.
When will the general population be able to get the COVID vaccine?
We are not able to answer that question with 100% certainty, but we hope by late spring.
