Navajo Area IHS vaccination schedule for March 18-25

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Vaccinations for COVID-19 continue to be available at Navajo Area Indian Health Service’s service units, according to an IHS news release.

The NAIHS is following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s priority groups, with the goal of vaccinating as many people as possible.

All COVID-19 vaccinations are voluntary.

Vaccinations are available as follows.

• Chinle Service Unit:
  • Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility, Monday through Friday (drive-thru), Moderna vaccine for ages 18 and over, and first/second Pfizer vaccine for ages 16 and over, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.;
  • Piñon Health Center, Monday through Friday (drive-thru), Moderna vaccine for ages 18 and over (by appointment only, 928-725-9605), and first/second Pfizer vaccine for ages 16 and over (by appointment only, 928-725-9605), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.;
  • Tsaile Health Center, Monday through Friday (drive-thru), Moderna vaccine for ages 18 and over (by appointment only, 928-724-3639), and first/second Pfizer vaccine for ages 16 and over (by appointment only, 928-724-3639), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Crownpoint Service Unit:
  • Crownpoint Healthcare Facility, March 20, second Pfizer vaccine for individuals who received first vaccine on Feb. 27, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 23, second Pfizer vaccine for individuals who received first vaccine on March 2-5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 8, second Pfizer vaccine for individuals who received first vaccine on March 17 and March 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, elders and high-risk individuals, and ages 16-18 and older based on vaccine availability (by appointment only, 505-786-6270), 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.;
  • Mariano Lake Chapter, March 25, Moderna vaccine for ages 18 and over, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.;
  • Torreon Chapter, March 30, second Pfizer vaccine for individuals who received first vaccine on March 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.;
  • Pueblo Pintado Clinic, Monday through Thursday, elders and high-risk individuals, and ages 16-18 and older based on vaccine availability (by appointment only, 505-655-3254), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and
  • Thoreau Clinic, Monday through Friday, elders and high-risk individuals, and ages 16-18 and older based on vaccine availability (by appointment only, 505-862-8761), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Gallup Service Unit:
  • Gallup Indian Medical Center-Internal Medicine Clinic, Monday through Friday, by appointment only, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and
  • University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus gym, March 18, second Pfizer vaccine for individuals who received first vaccine on Feb. 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Kayenta Service Unit:
  • Kayenta Health Center, March 18, second Pfizer vaccine for ages 16 and over by appointment only, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and March 20, second Pfizer vaccine for ages 16 and over by appointment only, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.; and
  • Inscription House Health Center, March 18, Moderna vaccine for ages 18 and over (by appointment only, 928-672-3093/3094), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 19, Moderna vaccine for ages 18 and over (by appointment only, 928-672-3093/3094), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and March 20, Moderna vaccine for ages 18 and over (first come, first serve), 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Shiprock Service Unit:
  • Northern Navajo Medical Center pharmacy curbside, Monday through Friday, second vaccine for patients with chronic conditions by invitation only, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.;
  • Upper Fruitland Chapter, March 19, first/second vaccine for Shiprock SU patients 16 and over, 8-11 a.m.;
  • Shiprock High School, March 20, first/second vaccine for Shiprock SU patients 16 and over, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.;
  • Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Health Center, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, for Shiprock SU patients 18 and over (by appointment only, 505-960-7819), 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Wednesdays for Shiprock SU patients 18 and over (by appointment only, 505-960-7819), 8:30-11:30 a.m.; and
  • Four Corners Regional Health Center, Tuesday through Thursday, first/second Moderna vaccine for ages 18 and over (by appointment only, 928-656-5400), 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

COVID-19 vaccines are not recommended within two weeks of other vaccines.

Due to the severe health risks of COVID-19 and because reinfection is possible, individuals who have previously tested positive can receive the vaccine after 14 days free of symptoms.

Evidence suggests reinfection is uncommon in the 90 days after initial infection. Therefore, people with a recent infection may delay vaccination until the end of that 90-day period, if desired.