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NHCPR COVID-19 Vaccination

Who can register?
- At this time, the Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River (NHCPR) is able to register and to provide COVID-19 vaccinations for the following eligible members of Tier 1a and b, according to the DOD vaccination schema:
  - Tier 1A:
    - All Healthcare Providers, healthcare support personnel, and emergency services & public safety personnel
    - Healthcare and support personnel at Military Medical Treatment (MTF) outpatient clinics, and ambulatory care facilities (including but not limited to dental clinics, medical homes, blood donations facilities, and counseling centers)
      - * May include military, civilian, contract personnel, students, and other hospital non-clinical staff authorized to receive vaccinations from DoD and who support patient care and are at heightened risk of exposure to individuals who have contracted C
  - Tier 1B:
    - Critical National Capabilities
    - Personnel preparing to deploy to locations outside the United States
    - Frontline essential workers: Child & Youth Services, Eligible defense manufacturing personnel (e.g., depots and shipyards), DoD corrections staff, DoD postal service staff, DoD public transit workers, and Commissary and other installation food se
    - Authorized persons aged 75 and older
- When will COVID-19 vaccine be available for other groups or ages?
  - NHCPR will announce publicly when new groups are eligible for vaccinations when that information is available.
  - At this time we do not have a known time for moving into further phases – much of this will depend on how much vaccine supply gets allotted to our clinic every week. This information usually becomes known to NHCPR a few days before the vaccine supply
Vaccine Appointments & Registering
- How are appointments being scheduled? Do I need an appointment to get the vaccine?
  - Appointments are being scheduled by the Immunizations team, strictly based on the DOD prioritization schema/tiers. Fleet forces units will be assigned blocks of times, based on priority, to receive the vaccine. Eligible beneficiaries will be contacte
  - Registration will soon be moving to an electronic scheduling system. (Estimated mid-February 2021)
  - Registration is required to attend a vaccine clinic – No one should present to a vaccine clinic without registering.
  - When presenting to the vaccine clinic, you should have your DOD ID and/or your personal ID to confirm eligibility.
- How can I get help registering if I don’t have access to or am not comfortable using a computer, once NHCPR moves to an electronic scheduling platform?
  - Members who need assistance with electronic appointment registration and are currently eligible to receive a vaccine may call the NHCPR Immunizations department at (301) 757-2142 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 12:00p.m., 1:00p.
- What about my second dose?
  - Second doses will be allotted to NHCPR Immunizations clinic in time for their administration to those due to receive them.
  - Individuals vaccinated by NHCPR prior to January 18, 2021 will receive a phone call to schedule their 2nd dose if not done already at the vaccine site. Members vaccinated after January 18,2021 will have their second dose scheduled on site, during the
Information to Prepare You for Your Vaccine
- What should I know before my appointment?
  - Please do not arrive more than 5 minutes early for your vaccine appointment time – arriving early impacts patient flow and will result in increased wait time.
  - Please bring identification.
  - If you are coming back for your second dose, please remember to bring your CDC COVID-19 vaccination card that you were given after receiving your first dose.
  - If able, please bring the completed Immunization Screening form with you to your appointment, this will help decrease overall wait times for patients.
- I have concerns about COVID-19 vaccine allergies. What should I do?
  - The local county health department has great information regarding COVID-19 vaccines and allergies. Review the information posted online at: www.smchd.org/covid-19-vaccine-allergy
  - Discuss your concerns and personal situation with your primary care provider or allergy specialist/immunologist.
  - If you have had an immediate or severe allergic reaction (e.g., hives, trouble breathing, anaphylaxis, angioedema) to the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, any component of the COVID-19 vaccine, or polysorbate you should NOT receive the Moderna or Pfiz

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