Dear Residents, Staff and Families,
Thank you for all of the great questions we have been receiving. As the week progresses we will be passing along helpful information regarding the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine and the Walgreen’s vaccination clinics.
Please keep in mind that this is new territory for all of us. Our goal is to pass along any and all helpful information and be as transparent as possible about what we do and what we don’t know.
Take the time to read through all the information that we send you and then consult your doctor for their professional advice on whether you are a good candidate for the Pfizer vaccine.
Today we received this fact sheet (click here) regarding the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Pfizer-Biotech Covid-19 Vaccine. It is six pages long and provides important details about who should and who should not receive the vaccine.
I have heard that folks feel rushed about getting their VAR forms returned and wanted to let you know that consent forms can be turned in any time between now and the day of the clinic (date TBD). Since we don’t know how much notice we will be given for the vaccination clinics, we are advising that you fill out your form as soon as possible.
Of course, if you change your mind after filling out your VAR and decide you do not want to get vaccinated on the day of the clinic – that is 100% your choice.
*Please note that at this time minors are not eligible for the vaccination clinics that Walgreens will hold onsite at our communities – even thought the vaccine is authorized for people 16 years and older.
One last note, we have received several questions from family members asking if they are free to come and go once their loved one is vaccinated. The quick answer is no, not at this time. We will be following the Safe Start protocols that Washington State has developed, which means that visiting will still be highly restrictive for the next few months at least. Guidance will evolve over time and clearly things will loosen up once we have more of our general population vaccinated and see infection rates trend in the right direction.
This is all very exciting, thank you for your continued patience and support!
With Gratitude,
