Information on COVID-19 Vaccine distribution for Mayo Clinic patients

For Mayo Clinic Patients:
The COVID-19 pandemic has made this a trying year for everyone. But there is good news to report.

An effective and safe COVID-19 vaccine is available now, and other COVID-19 vaccines will be coming soon. These vaccines have been tested under strict guidelines. Studies show that the first vaccine available, the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, and the next vaccine likely to be available, the Moderna vaccine, are 95% and 94.5% effective in preventing COVID-19.

Like many, you may have questions about these vaccines. This COVID-19 vaccine educational flyer will answer some of your questions. Be sure to follow Mayo Podcasts for up to the minute news about vaccination, COVID and more.

Mayo Clinic is working with other health care organizations, and state and federal authorities, to prepare for the fair and safe distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. But it will take some time to vaccinate everyone who wants to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

The first people who will be offered vaccination for COVID-19 are those with the highest risk of getting infected: front-line health care workers and adults in long-term care facilities. As more COVID-19 vaccines become available, more people will be offered vaccinations.

We will continue to share with you information about COVID-19 vaccines on our COVID-19 information hub and on Mayo Clinic News Network's COVID page. Mayo Clinic patients can expect emails from their care teams and see updates on Patient Online Services, Mayo's patient portal, about scheduling vaccination appointments at Mayo Clinic.

While COVID-19 vaccines are effective in preventing COVID-19, you should continue to follow other prevention protocols already in place:

  • Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth.
  • Stay at least 6 feet apart from other people.
  • Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with at least 70% alcohol.

Mayo Clinic believes that COVID-19 vaccines will be effective in preventing COVID-19. When you are eligible to be vaccinated for COVID-19, we encourage you to schedule a vaccination appointment. Follow news from your state and local health authorities for further information.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 Support Group.

@sue6175

I was able to receive the first vaccine via Mayo as I am a transplant pt. It was given on 1/7/21.

Jump to this post

@sue6175, That is absolutely Great news for you! Wonderful

REPLY
@sueinmn

We just need to remember that as of today "all of the vaccine" is fewer than 20 million doses, and there are at least 50 million high-priority patients in the country (including many of us) so it may still be a while.

Also, here in MN and in AZ and CA, they are having trouble ramping up in metro areas because there are not enough people to do the shots - maybe as some retirees get vaccines and build some immunity they will be willing to help with the wider population? In Far South Texas, they had 65,000 doses and 800,000 people...

We are waiting anxiously for our turn.
Sue

Jump to this post

@sueinmn- I agree, Sue. Since the beginning, we haven't been told the truth about the number of vaccines available or when they will be available. By the end of next week, I bet we will know a lot more. This is a very anxious time for all of us who have yet to be vaccinated. I live in a very small state and we didn't get enough vaccines to even give mass innoculations to. And to make matters worse our governor is leaving to join the new cabinet next Wed.

REPLY

According to direct word yesterday from our Department of health, in our state, we have received about 200,000 doses and dispensed 80,000 or 90,000. That's not even enough for all health care workers.
If everyone here who is over 65 (about 900,000) and everyone with underlying conditions (about 800,000 more) queues up, there will be chaos!
Sue

REPLY
@sueinmn

According to direct word yesterday from our Department of health, in our state, we have received about 200,000 doses and dispensed 80,000 or 90,000. That's not even enough for all health care workers.
If everyone here who is over 65 (about 900,000) and everyone with underlying conditions (about 800,000 more) queues up, there will be chaos!
Sue

Jump to this post

@sueinmn- I often, because I need to, wonder at what really is happening with these delays and if the vaccine will be good after so long.

REPLY
@paula1945

I have not received any information.

Jump to this post

@paula1945 I
I have not heard anything either on my patient portal regarding my vaccine. I have been at Mayo almost every week for other appointments and just sent a note through the portal to my care team. I will say that the Mayo in Jacksonville had about 75 people all sitting and standing together in a lobby waiting on their appointment. Talk about herd immunity......

REPLY
@seaspray

@paula1945 I
I have not heard anything either on my patient portal regarding my vaccine. I have been at Mayo almost every week for other appointments and just sent a note through the portal to my care team. I will say that the Mayo in Jacksonville had about 75 people all sitting and standing together in a lobby waiting on their appointment. Talk about herd immunity......

Jump to this post

Mine came from my primary care MD. Just hang in there. Your turn will come.

REPLY
@merpreb

@sueinmn- I agree, Sue. Since the beginning, we haven't been told the truth about the number of vaccines available or when they will be available. By the end of next week, I bet we will know a lot more. This is a very anxious time for all of us who have yet to be vaccinated. I live in a very small state and we didn't get enough vaccines to even give mass innoculations to. And to make matters worse our governor is leaving to join the new cabinet next Wed.

Jump to this post

What's happening next week?

REPLY
@rred

What's happening next week?

Jump to this post

@rred- With the vaccines? It's different for everyone and every state

REPLY

You say "By the end of next week, I bet we will know a lot more. ". What will happen in that timeframe?

REPLY
@rred

You say "By the end of next week, I bet we will know a lot more. ". What will happen in that timeframe?

Jump to this post

@rred- As far as what goes?

REPLY
Please sign in or register to post a reply.