COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ
Please keep checking back with this site for future updates when we have more information or
address your doctor with additional questions about your particular situation. As always,
CDC.gov is an excellent resource for additional information.
If you have questions about an individual issue, please address them to your doctor.
Thank you and stay safe,
Physicians and Staff at PGSF
The following locations may be accepting vaccine appointments for patients over 75.
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Miami-Dade County Click here
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Mt. Sinai Hospital Call (305) 674-2312
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Broward Health. Call 954-759-7500
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Jackson Hospital Click here
Need a COVID Testing location? Click here
LAST UPDATED: January 19, 2020 12:00 PM EST
Frequently Asked Questions
When will PGSF be getting COVID vaccines in our office?
Where will patients be getting COVID vaccination if not in our office?
Do you need a referral or prescription to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Will COVID vaccinations be covered by my health insurance?
Which COVID vaccines are available and which one is best for me?
Currently, the Pfizer mRNA vaccine and Moderna mRNA vaccine have received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the FDA and we are expecting that other non-mRNA vaccines will be coming in the future as well. mRNA vaccines are highly effective with low risk of reported side effects. Data for the other vaccines, including the Astra-Zeneca and Johnson and Johnson vaccines, which are spike protein vaccines, isn’t yet available. Currently we highly recommend the two that are available. The data behind both of these vaccines is strong with high both EUA vaccines. With the high prevalence of COVID-19 in the community and high risks from the disease (including potential long-term cardiac damage and death), the vaccine is a good way to protect yourself and those around you.
If you have a specific medical situation, please discuss that with your physician.
What are the risks of vaccination?
Both emergency use authorized vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) have shown very low risk in their studies. With the high prevalence of COVID-19 in the community and high risks from the disease (including potential long-term cardiac damage and death), the vaccine is a good way to protect yourself and those around you. There is no released data currently for pregnant patients and for those under 16 years old.
If you have a specific medical situation, please discuss that with your physician.
Should I get the flu vaccine this year?
Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine even if I was infected with COVID-19?
It is generally recommended to wait at least 90 days after experiencing disease with COVID-19 before getting the vaccine. We are commonly seeing that immunity wanes with time to COVID-19 and there are reported cases where a patient has recovered from COVID-19 and has been diagnosed with a second case. We do think the immunity will be more long lasting with the vaccine.
Is there a PGSF waiting list for the COVID vaccine?
How long will immunity from the COVID-19 vaccine last?
We do not yet know the long-term immunity that the COVID-19 vaccine may provide. For the two emergency use authorized vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna), 2 injections are required. As with some other vaccines such as influenza and tetanus, booster vaccination in the future may also be recommended, but it is too early to tell.