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Everyone 6 Months and Older Should Get a COVID-19 Vaccine

Even if you or your child have had COVID-19, you should still get yourself or your child vaccinated.

Getting a COVID-19 vaccine after having COVID-19 provides added protection against the virus that causes COVID-19. People who already had COVID-19 and do not get vaccinated after their recovery are more likely to get COVID-19 again than those who get vaccinated after their recovery. If you were given monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma while sick with COVID-19 you should wait 90 days before getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

What We Offer at MedLink

COVID-19 rapid testing
COVID-19 Moderna vaccines and booster shots for ages 18+
COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines for children ages 5-17 at the Hartwell, Colbert, and Winder locations
COVID-19 Booster

COVID-19 vaccines are free of charge. Appointments are needed for both COVID-19 testing and COVID-19 vaccines, call 706-521-3113 to schedule an appointment at any of our locations.

Updated Boosters Are Recommended

CDC recommends one updated (bivalent) booster dose:

For everyone aged 5 years and older if it has been at least 2 months since your last dose.
For children aged 6 months–4 years who completed the Moderna primary series and if it has been at least 2 months since their last dose.

What Vaccine Should I get?

Moderna

Ages 6 Months – 5 Years

1st Dose	2nd Dose	3rd Dose (Booster)
	4-8 Weeks after 1St Dose	At least 2 months after 2nd Moderna dose, children aged 6 months–4 years can only get a Moderna booster, and children aged 5 years can get a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna updated booster.

Ages 6-17 Years

1st Dose	2nd Dose	3rd Dose (Booster)
	4-8 Weeks after 1St Dose	At least 2 months after 2nd primary series dose

Age 18 Years and Older

1st Dose	2nd Dose	3rd Dose (Booster)
	4-8 Weeks after 1St Dose	At least 2 months after 2nd primary series dose

Pfizer-BioNTech

Ages 6 Months – 4 Years

1st Dose	2nd Dose	3rd Dose (Booster)
	3-8 Weeks after 1st Dose	At least 8 weeks after 2nd dose

Ages 5-11 Years

1st Dose	2nd Dose	3rd Dose (Booster)
	3-8 Weeks after 1St Dose	At least 2 months after 2nd dose or last booster, children aged 5 years can only get a Pfizer-BioNTech booster, and children aged 6–11 years can get a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna booster.

Ages 18 Years and Older

1st Dose	2nd Dose	3rd Dose (Booster)
	3-8 Weeks after 1St Dose	At least 2 months after 2nd primary series dose

Symptoms of COVID-19:

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea

This list does not include all possible symptoms. Refer to the CDC for more information: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease, or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. Being vaccinated is the most effective way to avoid severe symptoms of COVID-19.

If you were exposed:

You quarantine and stay away from others when you have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19.

If you were exposed to COVID-19 and are NOT up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations:

Quarantine for at least 5 days:

Stay home:
Stay home and quarantine for at least 5 full days. Wear a well-fitted mask if you must be around others in your home.

Get tested:
Even if you don’t develop symptoms, get tested at least 5 days after you last had close contact with someone with COVID-19.

After quarantine:

Watch for symptoms:
Watch for symptoms until 10 days after you last had close contact with someone with COVID-19.

If you develop symptoms:
Isolate immediately and get tested. Continue to stay home until you know the results. Wear a well-fitted mask around others.

Take precautions until day 10:

Wear a mask
Wear a well-fitted mask for 10 full days any time you are around others inside your home or in public. Do not go to places where you are unable to wear a mask.

Avoid travel

Avoid being around people who are at high risk

If you were exposed to COVID-19 and ARE up-to-date with vaccination OR had confirmed COVID-19 within the past 90 days (you tested positive using a viral test):

No quarantine:

You do not need to stay home unless you develop symptoms.

Get tested:
Even if you don’t develop symptoms, get tested at least 5 days after you last had close contact with someone with COVID-19

Watch for symptoms:
Watch for symptoms until 10 days after you last had close contact with someone with COVID-19.

If you develop symptoms:
Isolate immediately and get tested. Continue to stay home until you know the results. Wear a well-fitted mask around others.

Take precautions until day 10

Wear a mask:
Wear a well-fitted mask for 10 full days any time you are around others inside your home or in public. Do not go to places where you are unable to wear a mask.

Avoid travel

Avoid being around people who are at high risk

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For more information regarding COVID-19, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at www.cdc.gov.