COVID-19 Vaccine

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The COVID-19 vaccine helps your body protect itself against the virus that causes COVID-19 infection. The vaccine “teaches” your body’s immune system how to make antibodies specifically against the virus that causes COVID-19. If you come into contact with the virus, these antibodies give you a better chance of fighting it off and not becoming infected. COVID-19 vaccines are effective at helping protect against severe disease and death from variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 currently circulating, including the Delta variant. The vaccine is given to you as an injection.

At HB Urgent Care, we are now offering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Booster shots for select recipients of the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccines are recommended by the CDC.

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Drive Thru COVID Vaccines

Our providers are trained to safely administer COVID Vaccines.

FREE COVID-19 Vaccines

No cost with insurance or through a federal program for the uninsured.

Walk-ins & Appointments

Walk in or schedule your COVID-19 vaccine today!

Schedule now

Drive Thru COVID Vaccines

Our providers are trained to safely administer COVID Vaccines.

Bivalent COVID-19 Boosters are now available.

What is a bivalent booster?

The updated (bivalent) booster targets Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5, and the original strain of the COVID-19 virus, in a single shot. It can help provide protection for you, your family and friends.

When can I get a bivalent booster?

CDC recommends that people ages 12 years and older receive one updated (bivalent) booster if it has been at least 2 months since their last COVID-19 vaccine dose, whether that was:

Their final primary series dose, or
An original (monovalent) booster

People who have had more than one original (monovalent) booster are also recommended to get an updated (bivalent) booster.

Also, the CDC has said that COVID-19 vaccinations may be co-administered with the flu vaccination.

What are my choices for a bivalent booster?

The COVID-19 booster is authorized for use as a single booster dose for everyone age 12 or older. A patient can choose to receive either the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech booster, regardless of which company’s primary dose series or booster vaccine they received previous.

COVID-19 Second Booster Shots

The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized a second booster dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for older people and certain immunocompromised individuals.

A second booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine may be administered to individuals 50 years of age and older at least 4 months after receipt of a first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine.
A second booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine may be administered to individuals 12 years of age and older with certain kinds of immunocompromise at least 4 months after receipt of a first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine. These are people who have undergone solid organ transplantation, or who are living with conditions that are considered to have an equivalent level of immunocompromise.
A second booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine may be administered at least 4 months after the first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine to individuals 18 years of age and older with the same certain kinds of immunocompromise.

COVID-19 Booster Shots

With the news that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has now authorized boosters for Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccines, Huntington Beach Urgent Care is ready! Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. Some people may have a preference for the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for booster shots.

COVID-19 Vaccine Recipients Ages 12 and Older Are Eligible for Booster Shots

IF YOU RECEIVED

Pfizer-BioNTech

Who should get a booster:

Everyone 12 years and older

When to get a booster:

At least 5 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination series

Which booster can you get:

Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) are preferred in most situations
Teens 12–17 years old may only get a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster

IF YOU RECEIVED

Moderna

Who should get a booster:

Adults 18 years and older

When to get a booster:

At least 6 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination series

Which booster can you get:

Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) are preferred in most situations

IF YOU RECEIVED

Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen

Who should get a booster:

Adults 18 years and older

When to get a booster:

At least 2 months after receiving your J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccination

Which booster can you get:

Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) are preferred in most situations

COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an additional dose and a booster shot?

Additional dose
An additional dose is recommended at least 28 days after the completion of the initial 2-dose series to provide more protection against serious and life-threatening COVID-19 illness. Sometimes people, including those who are moderately to severely immunocompromised, do not build enough protection against COVID-19 from their initial 2 doses of an mRNA vaccine, which includes both Moderna and Pfizer Vaccines.

Booster dose
A booster dose is recommended when the immune response to the initial 2-dose series of the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has likely decreased over time.

Visit the CDC to learn more about the recommendation of an additional dose or booster dose.

Who is eligible to get an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?

The CDC recommends an additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine for moderately to severely immunocompromised people. This includes people who have completed a vaccination series with Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna and have:

Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
Advanced or untreated HIV infection
Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response

Your additional dose must be administered at least 28 days after your vaccination series has been completed. For eligible immunocompromised people, the CDC recommends the same vaccine as previous doses and recipients must be ages 12+ for Pfizer-BioNTech or ages 18+ for Moderna. Johnson & Johnson patients are not eligible for an additional dose at this time.

People should talk to their healthcare provider about their medical condition, and whether getting an additional dose is appropriate for them.

Is the COVID-19 vaccine FDA approved?

The FDA has authorized three COVID-19 vaccines which have been shown to be safe and effective as determined by data from the manufacturers and findings from large clinical trials. This data demonstrates that the known and potential benefits of this vaccine outweigh the known and potential harms. Huntington Beach Urgent Care is only administering vaccines that have been authorized for use by the FDA and our COVID-19 vaccination services are being conducted in compliance with CDC guidance for safe delivery of vaccines.

Is getting the COVID-19 vaccine safe?

The FDA has authorized three COVID-19 vaccines which have been shown to be safe and effective as determined by data from the manufacturers and findings from large clinical trials. This data demonstrates that the known and potential benefits of this vaccine outweigh the known and potential harms of becoming infected with COVID 19. Huntington Beach Urgent Care is only administering vaccines that have been authorized for use by the FDA and our COVID-19 vaccination services are being conducted in compliance with CDC guidance for safe delivery of vaccines.

Which COVID-19 vaccine is better?

No vaccine has been determined to be better than another overall. All FDA approved and authorized COVID-19 vaccines have been found to be safe and effective. Health officials advise qualifying individuals to get vaccinated with whichever vaccine is available.

What kind of side effects should people expect from the COVID-19 vaccine?

According to the CDC, you may have some side effects following the COVID-19 vaccine, which are normal signs that your body is building protection. Common side effects include pain and swelling on the arm where you got the shot, and fever, chills, tiredness and headache.

Is my COVID-19 vaccine at Huntington Beach Urgent Care free?

The COVID-19 vaccine is no cost with insurance or through a federal program for the uninsured.

How do I schedule an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine at HB Urgent Care?

You may schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment at our Outdoor COVID Vaccine Site (17822 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92647)

To make an appointment, please click “Schedule Vaccine” Confirm your eligibility by answering screening questions
Once you schedule your appointment, you’ll receive a confirmation text and email with your appointment details. A parent or guardian must be present at appointments for all minors.