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State and local health departments determine how vaccines are distributed. CHI Memorial is participating in the administration of COVID-19 vaccines according to the Tennessee Department of Health and the Georgia Department of Public Health guidelines for distribution. For more information about when or where you may be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, visit the Hamilton County Health Department, Catoosa County Health Department, Dade County Health Department or Walker County Health Department.
At CHI Memorial, safety is our highest priority, and we only administer vaccines that are recommended by the FDA as safe and effective. The FDA continues to recommend all three vaccines - Pfizer, Moderna and Janssen/Johnson & Johnson - as safe and effective. The CDC and FDA paused use of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine for a short period of time to study a small number of reports about the development of rare blood clots. Following this pause, the FDA and CDC both determined blood clots forming after Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccination is extremely rare and the vaccine remains safe and effective. People at risk for developing blood clots should talk with their doctor before COVID-19 vaccination.
For more information about when or where you may be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, visit the Hamilton County Health Department, Catoosa County Health Department, Dade County Health Department or Walker County Health Department.
The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require two doses, administered three or four weeks apart. When a vaccine is given, information will be provided about when to get the second dose. The Janssen/Johnson & Johnson vaccine requires only one dose.
For more information, visit the Hamilton County Health Department, Catoosa County Health Department, Dade County Health Department or Walker County Health Department. For additional information on COVID-19 and the vaccine approval process, we recommend visiting the CDC website and FDA website.
Dr. Carlos Baleeiro, pulmonologist and critical care physician, and Dr. Mark Anderson, infectious disease specialist, answer common questions from pulmonary patients about getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Matt Kodsi, MD, Ph.D, Vice President of Medical Affairs, answers COVID-19 vaccine questions.
Matt Kodsi, MD, Ph.D, Vice President of Medical Affairs, answers questions about the COVID-19 vaccine development.
