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Information on COVID-19 Vaccine distribution for Mayo Clinic patients

Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Feb 17, 2021 | Replies (165)
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@migizii

I have checked with my pulmonologist’s office at Mayo, Rochester. I am a patient for specialists but am from a “different region” as they call it and will need to receive my vaccine in my “home region.” Thus, I need to contact my PCP in my local, small community and wait for my turn for the vaccine, unless Mayo changes course, and allows me to get a vaccine there. I received this news in mid-December. Good luck and sat safe❤️

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Dec 28, 2020

@migizii- The purpose of your PCP is to be the one medical person who oversees your major health care. If you need more specialized care then he will refer you to a specialist. Most, if not all of your vaccines or boosters are given in your PCP's office. They will treat you for the flu or COVID-19 and refer you to be tested. If you have had aches and pains and have your doctor believes that you might have arthritis he might refer you to a specialist. They used to be called family doctors.

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/the-importance-of-a-primary-care-provider
https://www.verywellhealth.com/pcp-what-is-a-primary-care-physician-1738758

Have you called your PCP to find out when you might be vaccinated in your state?

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