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COVID-19 Vaccine Resources

It’s helping protect our communities.

COVID-19 vaccinations are in progress. We’re prioritizing patients who are highest risk according the government guidance. Appointment availability will expand as we receive more vaccine and open large-scale and drive-through clinics.

  • Currently vaccinating: Healthcare workers and Sutter patients age 75 and older.
  • Healthcare workers must provide verification.
  • Multiple vaccination locations are opening across Northern California.
  • There’s no out-of-pocket cost for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Please do not contact your provider’s office – they’re not able to book appointments or provide scheduling exceptions. Continue to check back for updates.

Schedule a COVID-19 Vaccination

You'll be booked for a second dose at your first appointment. Please note you're required to return to the same location.

Book Your Vaccination Online

Sign in or enroll in My Health Online to schedule a first dose appointment. Be sure to choose “COVID-19 Vaccination – First Dose: Sutter Clinic.” Then answer a few questions and pick a region to find a location near you.

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Call to Schedule a Vaccination

Due to high demand, we're experiencing long wait times in our call center. We thank you for your patience.

Dial (844) 987-6115 to reach our schedulers. Our call center is open 7 days a week, Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 6:00 pm and Saturday – Sunday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. A representative will find a location near you and book your first dose appointment.

Call (844) 987-6115

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Create a My Health Online account to easily schedule appointments, including your COVID-19 vaccination.

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COVID-19 Vaccines

Learn more about the science behind vaccines.

mRNA Vaccines

Moderna and Pfizer’s mRNA vaccines have Emergency Use Authorizations from the FDA.

Vaccine Dosage

mRNA vaccines are administered in 2 doses, with the second shot given 3 to 4 weeks after the first.

What to Expect

Side effects include fever, body aches and fatigue. These minor reactions show your immune system is working.

CDC Vaccine Information

Continue to #MaskUp after you’ve been vaccinated.

Learn about the benefits of wearing a mask from Sutter’s Chief Quality & Safety Officer, Bill Isenberg, M.D. Ph.D.

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Frequently Asked Questions

COVID-19 Vaccine

OpenWhat’s happening with COVID-19 vaccines right now?

As you’ve likely seen from recent news reports, COVID-19 vaccines are in various stages of approval and development around the world. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) for two COVID-19 vaccines, Pfizer and Moderna, which are being distributed throughout the country. Since initial supplies are limited, health systems like ours have carefully developed plans for allocation, storage and distribution in accordance with guidelines from the FDA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health.

OpenWhen can patients and the general public expect to be offered the vaccine?

Vaccine distribution is taking place in phases according to expert recommendations. The timeline for distribution depends on vaccine supply and the guidance of public health officials but we expect to start vaccinating patients by mid-January.

OpenHow will I know when I am eligible for vaccination at Sutter?

Initially, we will offer COVID-19 vaccines for the following two groups:

  • Sutter patients age 75 and older
  • Sutter patients who work in the healthcare field, as defined by the CDC.

This is in accordance with the latest distribution guidelines from state and federal public health officials. We will continue to communicate with patients through My Health Online, email and provide updates on our website.

OpenIs there a waiting list or priority list I can sign up for?

We don't keep a waiting list for vaccines. We'll distribute vaccines according to the guidance from the CDC, CDPH and public health authorities based on available supply.

OpenDo the COVID-19 vaccines have any side effects?

Scientists anticipate that most recipients will experience side effects — but generally expect those side effects to be mild to moderate flu-like side effects — including fatigue, muscle aches and fever – and should usually resolve in 1-2 days. These side effects are thought to be due to your immune system responding to the vaccine.

OpenHow many doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will I need?

Both vaccines currently available require two doses - an initial vaccination, and then a second shot either three or four weeks later, depending on type. Current data from vaccine candidates shows that while the first dose stimulates an immune response, the second dose stimulates an even greater one, offering the recipient far more protection from COVID-19.

OpenWill we still need to wear masks and practice physical distancing once a vaccine is available?

Yes, masking and physical distancing will continue to be critical tools in preventing transmission until a large percentage of the population is vaccinated and we have more information about long-term protection.

OpenHow do COVID-19 vaccines work?

Vaccines are designed to stimulate the human body’s own protective immune responses so that if a person is infected, their immune system can recognize the infection and react to it. While vaccines are developed in different ways using different methods, it’s important to remember that they cannot give you COVID-19.

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