COVID VACCINES:
- We are thrilled to be able to administer the Johnson and Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine to the community. Please note that demand for the vaccine is extremely high, and shipments are sporadic. If there are no appointments available at this time, please check back as we will open up appointments when we receive additional vaccine supply.
- This is a one-shot vaccine, no second dose is necessary. The EUA document containing important information about the vaccine for can be viewed here: https://www.fda.gov/media/146305/download.
- You can register for V-Safe, an after vaccination health checker here: v-safe (cdc.gov). V-Safe is a smartphone-based tool that checks in on you after your COVID-19 vaccination. Your participation helps keep COVID-19 vaccines safe — for you and for everyone.
- Please note the Janssen vaccine is only approved for adults age 18 years and over at this time. We cannot vaccine any one under the age of 18.
- It is recommended that everyone receiving the vaccine remain in the presence of the vaccinator for 15 minutes after vaccine administration for monitoring. This is increased to 30 minutes for anyone who has a history of a severe allergic reaction to anything in the past (food, drugs, vaccines, etc).
- Please bring your prescription insurance card with you to your vaccine appointment. If you are age 65 or over, please bring your Red White and Blue Medicare card (even if you have a Medicare Advantage plan, we need your actual Medicare card).
Please arrive for your vaccination on time, as we expect very full schedules. We will do our best to accommodate everyone at their scheduled time. Please note that due to heavy demand for the vaccines, there may be delays and your patience is greatly appreciated. Vaccines are given inside the pharmacy. Please check in at the designated desk for your appointment. You will be asked to fill out a consent form and provide your insurance card. If you do not have insurance, please let us know. Insurance is not required to receive the vaccination and there is no charge for the vaccine.
COVID TESTS:
- Rapid COVID tests (nasal swab): These tests detect the presence of active infection with coronavirus. These tests are nasal swabs that give us results in 15 minutes.
- Antibody tests (finger prick): These tests detect a previous infection with coronavirus, These tests are conducted using a blood sample collected by a finger prick and give us results in 15 minutes.
After you have booked an appointment for a COVID test, please come to our pharmacy in Seaside Farms (1952 Long Grove Drive). In order to prevent the spread of COVID, and maintain the continued safety of our customers and staff, PLEASE do not come into the store. Please pull around to the back of the building and park in one of the spots labeled for COVID testing. When you have parked in one of these spots, give us a call (the number is on the sign) and we will come out and test you in your car. We will call you with the results of your test.
We cannot bill your insurance for these COVID tests, and they are non-refundable once an appointment has been made, due to high demand. If you miss your appointment, we will make all attempts to reschedule.
