{"id":20981,"date":"2021-02-10T14:19:20","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T22:19:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fcsc.usc.edu\/?p=20981"},"modified":"2024-06-05T20:47:11","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T20:47:11","slug":"learn-how-to-secure-second-dose-appointments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gero.usc.edu\/centers\/fcsc\/2021\/02\/10\/learn-how-to-secure-second-dose-appointments\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn How to Secure Second Dose Appointments"},"content":{"rendered":"

Second Dose Registration Now Available<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

LA County Residents that have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine are now receiving information on how to get their second dose of both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Residents who received a vaccination before 1\/29 at any of our County operated sites, including El Sereno, Balboa Sports Complex, Ritchie Valens Recreation Center, Hazard\/Belvedere, Pomona Fairplex, The Forum, Cal State University Northridge, the Los Angeles County Office of Education in Downey, and Magic Mountain, are receiving emails with a unique link confirming the place and date of their second dose appointment and will allow them to confirm the time of the appointment.<\/p>\n

Moving forward, those booking appointments will be able to book both first and second dose at the same time. More second dose information can be found\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Most individuals who were vaccinated will receive their second doses at the same location they received their first dose, with a few small differences, as a few sites have closed. People vaccinated at Ritchie Valens will now get their second dose at Balboa, and people vaccinated at Hazard\/Belvedere, will get their second dose at El Sereno.<\/p>\n

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Our vaccination centers are currently only vaccinating LA County healthcare workers, residents aged 65+ or healthcare workers from other counties who work in LA County. Unfortunately, if you don\u2019t fall in these categories, you are not eligible to get vaccinated quite yet.<\/p>\n

Those getting vaccinated are required to show proof of LA residence\/workplace. For more information about what documents are required or when it will be your turn to get vaccinated, please visit our website at\u00a0www.VaccinateLACounty.com<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0www.VacunateLosAngeles.com\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0(Spanish)<\/p>\n

Residents who received a vaccine at a location run by LA City Fire Dept., such as Dodger Stadium, will receive an email and text from Carbon Health (carbonhealth.com\/covid-19-vaccines<\/a>) within the next two weeks with information about their second appointment. Those whose second appointments are due earlier will be prioritized for notification.<\/p>\n

After you Received the Vaccine<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Common Side-effects<\/strong><\/p>\n

You may get vaccine side-effects in the first 2 days after getting the vaccine.\u00a0 Common side effects\u00a0include a sore or red arm, fever, chills, and muscle aches, headache, and feeling tired.<\/p>\n

These are normal and show that your body is learning to build up immunity. Having these types of side effects soon after vaccination does NOT mean that you have COVID-19.<\/p>\n

Vaccine side effects are more common after the second dose and in younger people. They usually do not last long, and you should feel better within a day or two.<\/p>\n

It is important to get the second dose even if you get side effects after the first dose, unless a vaccination provider or your doctor tells you not to.<\/p>\n

Contact your doctor if you have questions, your symptoms last more than 2 days, start more than 2 days after you got the vaccine, or they get worse or worry you.<\/p>\n

Tips to help with symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apply a clean, cool, wet washcloth to reduce pain and discomfort in your arm. It may also help to use or exercise your arm. To reduce discomfort from fever, drink plenty of fluids and dress lightly.<\/p>\n

Over-the counter medicines like acetaminophen (Tylenol\u00ae) or ibuprofen (Motrin\u00ae or Advil\u00ae) can help with pain, fever, headache or discomfort. Do not take these medicines before getting the vaccine.<\/p>\n

Allergic Reactions<\/strong><\/p>\n

As with any medicine, it is rare but possible to have a serious reaction, such as not being able to breathe. It is very unlikely that this will happen. If it does, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.<\/p>\n

Symptoms of COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n

You cannot get COVID-19 from the vaccine<\/strong>. But there is still a risk of getting infected with the COVID-19 virus before and after starting your vaccine series.\u00a0 Talk to a doctor and get tested for COVID-19 if you get any of these symptoms: cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, sore throat, loss of taste or smell. You should stay home and stay away from others until you get the result of your test or until your doctor tells you that you don\u2019t have COVID-19.<\/p>\n

What to do if you are Vaccinated<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Once a person is vaccinated with two doses it may seem like a good idea to interact with people outside your household or stop wearing mask. This is not the case. It is still possible for those who are vaccinated to spread COVID-19 and according to the CDC it may take a couple of weeks for those who are vaccinated to be fully protected.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important for everyone to continue using all the tools available to help stop this pandemic as we learn more about how COVID-19 vaccines work in real-world conditions. Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when around others, stay at least 6 feet away from others, avoid crowds, and wash your hands often.\u200b<\/p>\n

Always check with trusted sources for the latest accurate information about novel coronavirus:<\/p>\n