Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

When It’s Your Turn, Get Vaccinated

There is currently a limited supply of vaccines. The distribution of vaccines is happening in phases. Gardner Health Services is following the California Department of Public Health recommendations for the distribution of vaccines and is working with the County of Santa Clara to secure doses.

Currently eligible:

• 50+ (18+ starting April 15)
• Caregivers (paid/unpaid)
• Food & agriculture
• Education & childcare
• Emergency services
• Healthcare workers
• Age 18-64 with high-risk conditions: cancer, chronic kidney disease, COPD, down syndrome, weakened immune system from organ transplant, pregnancy, sickle cell disease, heart conditions, severe obesity, and type 2 diabetes. (Note: We say 18+ for this group as our clinic only administers Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines; not Pfizer.)

Signed attestation required. No documentation needed.

There are other conditions that your clinician may determine you as high risk and may require a documentation for conditions outside this list.

Gardner Health Services Vaccine Clinic

Where?
Mexican Heritage Plaza
1700 Alum Rock Avenue
San Jose, CA 95116

When?
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Registration
9:00am – while supplies last

Vaccination Times

Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:30am – 4:30pm

Wednesdays
12:00pm – 5:00pm

Insurance and immigration status will not affect your eligibility.

What to Expect

• Registration forms (2 max per person) the morning of from 9:00am and throughout the day, while supplies last at the entrance on Alum Rock Avenue for an appointment later in the day. First come, first served.
• You will sign an attestation saying which sector you fall under that makes you eligible for vaccination.
• Return 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment with registration forms and wristband.
• Upon entering, masks must be worn at all times. Practice social distancing. Hand sanitizer is available throughout the facility.
• After vaccine is administered, expect to sit and wait for 15-30 minutes for observation by medical staff.
• You will be given a CDC COVID-19 vaccination card with vaccine dose information and when to come back for your second dose.
• Once released by staff, please exit facility through the designated exit only.

When can the rest of us get the vaccine?

As vaccine supply increases, Gardner Health Services will provide information for the next phase. Currently, vaccines are only available to eligible individuals as identified above.

IS THE VACCINE IS SAFE AND EFFECTIVE?

In order to keep you and your family safe from getting COVID-19, Gardner Health Services recommends taking the vaccine as soon as it becomes available to you. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has worked closely with the pharmaceutical companies to ensure the vaccine is safe and effective for protecting adults. Of those who tested the vaccine, only a few had mild symptoms, such as a fever. This is normal and a sign your body is building immunity. It is important to get both doses of the vaccine.

FACT: COVID-19 vaccines will not give you COVID-19
FACT: COVID-19 vaccines will not cause you to test positive
FACT: Those who tested positive may still benefit from vaccines
FACT: Vaccines can help prevent getting sick with COVID-19