The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is officially approved for emergency use in adolescents aged 12 and up, we have been hard at work to make this vaccine available to all our patient who now qualify based on their age. We will be vaccinating our adolescent patients starting 5/17/21.
PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY:
- We will only have the Pfizer vaccine
- The vaccine will be the same dose and same dosing schedule currently used in people 16 and up: 2 doses given 3 weeks apart
- This is only for current active patients at PWG
- Appointments are required, we cannot accommodate walk-ins
- Vaccine will be given outside in our parking lot in the same green tent that we used for flu vaccine clinics last fall
- You can go directly to the green tent when you come for your vaccine appointment
- A custodial parent will need to be present during vaccine appointments for all patients 12 to 17 years of age
- Parents: you will need to bring your photo ID and a copy of your child’s most current insurance card
How can you make an appointment for your child to get the COVID vaccine at PWG?
- The fastest way to make an appointment is to send us a message through MyChart
- If you have not already signed on to MyChart you can go to https://www.ucsfhealth.org/mychart and follow the instructions. Their 24/7 customer service phone number is (415) 514-6000
- You can also call us at (650) 216-7794, feel free to leave a message as we are expecting high call volumes.
If your child is eligible for the vaccine, has a well visit coming up, and you would like them to get the COVID vaccine during that visit:
- Send us a MyChart message or call our office and let us know before the visit
- A custodial parent will need to be present during that appointment for all patients 12 to 17 years of age
- Parents: you will need to bring your photo ID and a copy of your child’s most current insurance card
- We will give any additional instructions on the day of the visit
Thank you for your patience during this process.
Thank you for keeping your child, your family, and your community safe!