Question 1

What is COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) results from infection with novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) and manifests as respiratory illness in infected individuals.  COVID-19 is typically spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. When these droplets are inhaled and deposited onto mucous membranes, other individuals become infected. COVID-19 can be spread whether an individual is symptomatic or asymptomatic which is why it is important to continue social distancing and mask wearing.  The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough, headache, fatigue, muscle or body aches, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, nausea or diarrhea.  COVID-19 can result in severe complications including respiratory failure, organ damage, and death.

Question 2

Do you take walk-ins?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We take walk-ins for first, second, third, and booster dose appointments, even if you received your other doses elsewhere.   We have Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am-3pm. Please note that Wilmont Pharmacy only administers the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals ages 12 and older.

Question 3

What do I need to do prior to getting my vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Prior to coming in for your vaccination, please download, fill out, and print the informed consent form here. If you are unable to do so, you may complete the informed consent form when you arrive at the pharmacy.  Download and review the COVID-19 vaccine fact sheets by clicking here.  Remember to bring your vaccination card with you!   It is also recommended that you register for the CDC's V-Safe program to report and track any symptoms after you receive the vaccine. Learn more by clicking here.

Question 4

Who can get a COVID-19 booster and when?

Accepted Answer

If you received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine: Who should get the booster? Everyone 12 years and older When? At least 5 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination series Which booster? Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are preferred in most situations. Teens 12–17 years old may only get a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster.   If you received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine: Who should get the booster? Everyone 18 years and older When? At least 5 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination series Which booster? Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are preferred in most situations.  If you received the Johnson& Johnson COVID-19 vaccine: Who should get the booster? Everyone 18 years and older When? At least 2 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination series Which booster? Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are preferred in most situations.  People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised have specific COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, including recommendations for a booster. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised.  A second booster dose of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) is recommended for certain people who have a weakened immune system and people age 50 or older. This second booster dose can be given to those eligible four months after a first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine.

Question 5

Who can get an additional (3rd) dose of the COVID-19 vaccine?

Accepted Answer

Additional doses are different from booster doses and are only recommended for immunocompromised populations. Immunocompromised individuals over the age of 5 years should receive an additional primary dose of the COVID-19 vaccine 28 days after their initial vaccination series is complete.   The CDC states that People are considered to be moderately or severely immunocompromised if they 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 infectionActive treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response   At Wilmont pharmacy, we only vaccinate individuals ages 12 and older. Please note that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine approved for children under the age of 18.  People should talk to their healthcare provider about their medical condition, and whether getting an additional primary shot is appropriate for them.

Question 6

How should an N95 mask be worn?

Accepted Answer

For information on the proper fit and use of N95 masks, click here.  Cómo ponerse y quitarse adecuadamente un respirador desechable, haga clic aquí.

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