Navajo Area IHS vaccinations schedule

Posted by Navajo Times | Mar 11, 2021 | CORONAVIRUS, Health |

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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), first/second Moderna vaccine, individuals 18 and over, Pfizer first/second vaccine, ages 16 and over, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Piñon Health Center, Monday through Friday (drive-thru), first/second Moderna vaccine, individuals 18 and over, Pfizer first/second vaccine, ages 16 and over, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tsaile Health Center, Monday through Friday, first Pfizer vaccine, ages 16 and over (appointment only, 928-724-3639), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Rock Point Chapter, March 11, first Moderna vaccine, ages 18 and over, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Crownpoint Service Unit: Crownpoint Healthcare Facility, March 13, second Moderna vaccine for individuals who received first vaccine on Feb. 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 17, second Pfizer vaccine for individuals who received first vaccine on Feb. 24-25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 20, second Pfizer vaccine, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 23, second Pfizer vaccine for individuals who received first vaccine on March 2-3, 9 a.m. to 3 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. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, elders and high-risk individuals, 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (appointment only, 505-786-6270); Pueblo Pintado Clinic, Monday through Thursday, elders and high-risk individuals (appointment only, 505-655-3254), 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Thoreau Clinic, Monday through Friday, elders and high-risk individuals (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, individuals, ages 65 and over, and 16 and over with chronic medical conditions by appointment only, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tohatchi Health Center, March 13, second Moderna vaccine for individuals 18 and over, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Monday through Friday, individuals 18 and over (appointment only, 505-733-8403); University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus gym, March 11, second Moderna vaccine for patients who received first vaccine on Feb. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Fire Rock Casino, March 12, second Pfizer vaccine for patients who received first vaccine on Feb. 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Kayenta Service Unit: Kayenta Health Center, March 11, second Moderna vaccine for individuals 18 and over by appointment only, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 18, second Pfizer vaccine for individuals 16 and over by appointment only, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 20, second Pfizer vaccine for individuals 16 and over by appointment only, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.; and Inscription House Health Center (drive-thru), March 11, first/second Moderna vaccine by appointment only, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Shiprock Service Unit: Northern Navajo Medical Center pharmacy curbside services, Monday through Friday, second vaccine for patients with chronic conditions by invitation only, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Upper Fruitland Chapter, March 11, first/second vaccine for Shiprock SU patients, ages 16 and over, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Shiprock High School, March 13, 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 individuals 18 and over who are Shiprock SU patients (appointment only, 505-960-7819), 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Wednesdays (drive-thru), individuals 18 and over who are Shiprock SU patients (appointment only, 505-960-7819), 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.; and Four Corners Regional Health Center, March 17, second vaccine for patients who received first vaccine on Feb. 17, 8:30 a.m. to 12 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.