COVID-19 Vaccines

No, you do not need to be a current patient to schedule an appointment. If you’re scheduling an appointment at one of our locations, you will be prompted to create an account for our patient portal, MyChart. Creating a MyChart account will allow easier check-in when receiving your vaccine. Please create a MyChart account when asked to do so during the scheduling process (use the activation code in your appointment confirmation email).

You can get a digital copy of your COVID-19 vaccination record using California's online portal.

If you're a current Loma Linda University Health patient, you can view your COVID-19 vaccination record using MyChart. After logging in, go to "Health" and then "Immunizations."

You should get the first COVID-19 vaccine made available to you. Each vaccine has been shown to be highly effective at preventing hospitalization and death caused by serious COVID-19 illness. Currently, appointments are available for the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccines.

Children aged 5-17 are only eligible to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

If you receive the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine at one of our locations, our staff will schedule your second dose appointment at your first dose appointment. The J&J vaccine does not require a second dose.

If you’re getting vaccinated at one of our locations, please do not schedule a second dose appointment online (as it will be canceled). To cancel your second dose appointment, please email pd2@llu.edu.

Our locations are following the protocols for scheduling second dose appointments that have been approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The guidelines state you should receive your second dose after the 21st day and up to six weeks for the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine and after the 28th day and up to six weeks for the Moderna vaccine. All second dose appointments will be scheduled in that timeframe.

Please contact the vaccine clinic where your appointment is scheduled to cancel or reschedule.

Before

• If you’re getting vaccinated at one of our locations, view and manage your appointment on MyChart. If you don’t have a MyChart account, learn how to create one and sign in (use the activation code in your appointment confirmation email).
• If you’re getting vaccinated at a different location, follow the instructions provided to you by My Turn or the vaccine provider.
• Review the Johnson & Johnson vaccine fact sheet (PDF), the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine fact sheet (PDF) and the Moderna vaccine fact sheet  (PDF).
• Bring a photo ID and an insurance card (if you have one).
• Arrive 5-10 minutes before your scheduled time.

During

• Follow mask and social distancing guidelines.
• Receive a vaccination card with important info about your vaccine.
• For appointments at our locations, your second dose appointment will be scheduled by our staff after you receive your first dose. 

After

• Stay for 15 minutes after receiving the vaccine in case you have a reaction (30 minutes if you've previously had a severe vaccine reaction or anaphylaxis).
• Be prepared for common mild side effects — talk to your doctor if your reaction is more serious. Report your side effects using the CDC’s V-safe app.
• Go to your second vaccine dose appointment. Use MyChart to view your appointment or reschedule.
• After you're fully vaccinated, consider getting a booster shot if you meet the CDC eligibility guidelines.

Clinical trials with thousands of children have shown the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is safe for kids ages five to 17. Kids 11 and younger receive a smaller dose using a smaller needle designed for children. All kids need two doses of the vaccine, and it’s important to remember the second dose is safe even if your child has common side effects. Serious side effects from any dose are extremely rare.

Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines and kids.