How to Access Your Second Dose of Pfizer Vaccine
For your second dose: Visit vaccines.gov and click Find COVID-19 Vaccines to search by vaccine type and location.
If you received a first dose of Pfizer vaccine at Cottage’s community clinic, it is very important to complete your second dose. Three weeks is the recommended interval between doses of Pfizer vaccine, but you can still get your second dose if you have waited longer than three weeks. Completing your vaccination is the best protection against the Delta variant.
Cottage Health COVID Community Vaccine Clinic FAQ
GETTING A VACCINE
Visit vaccines.gov or My Turn to find COVID-19 vaccine providers near you. Or call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 888-720-7489).
Everyone age 12 and over is eligible for Pfizer vaccine. Everyone age 18 and over is eligible for any of the FDA authorized vaccines: J&J, Moderna or Pfizer.
How do I sign up if I don’t have a computer?
Call the National Vaccine Hotline: 1-800-232-0233 or the California COVID-19 Hotline at 1-833-422-4255 (M-F 8am-8pm, Sa-Su 8am-5pm).
Do I need an appointment?
Most vaccine providers accept walk-ins. Please check with your provider or pharmacy.
VACCINE IS AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO YOU
Will I receive confirmation once I schedule an appointment?
There is no charge for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Insurance is not required to receive vaccine. If you do have insurance, your insurance company may be billed for vaccine administration, but there will be no cost to you.
If you receive the COVID-19 vaccine during a hospital stay or a clinical care visit for reasons other than the vaccination, you may be charged for the hospital or clinical care visit.
If you receive an EOB (explanation of benefits) summary from your insurer and have any questions, please call your insurer or vaccine provider.
SECOND DOSE APPOINTMENTS
How do I get my second dose?
Go to vaccines.gov and click Find COVID-19 Vaccines to search by vaccine type and location.
If you receive a first dose of Pfizer vaccine at Cottage’s community clinic, it is very important to complete your second dose. Three weeks is the recommended interval between doses of Pfizer vaccine, but you can still get your second dose if you have waited longer than three weeks. Completing your vaccination is the best protection against the Delta variant.
MORE OPTIONS AND UPDATES
Are there other places to get vaccine?
For help finding a vaccine anywhere in the US, go to vaccines.gov or call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 888-720-7489)
My Turn is the hub for vaccine scheduling in California.
Pharmacies and healthcare providers may list additional details on their websites.
Visit the Santa Barbara County Public Health website for other updates: https://publichealthsbc.org/vaccine/
How many people are vaccinated in Santa Barbara County?
Find current vaccination numbers at Santa Barbara County Community Data Dashboard
Information & Education
A listing of information, education and resources from Cottage Health and community organizations.
COVID-19 Reports
Cottage Health is providing ongoing care for our community and has isolation precautions in place for COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.
New Visitor Policy -- Screening and Safety Requirements
Effective August 11, 2021, California State Public Health Officer Orders will require visitors follow these guidelines:
- Visitors must show record of their COVID-19 Vaccination and be fully vaccinated – with a single dose of Johnson & Johnson, or two doses of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine completed at least two weeks prior to visit. Proof of vaccination may be your COVID-19 Vaccine Record Card (printed or digital), California-issued QR code, or printed immunization record from your healthcare provider.
- OR
- If full vaccination has not been completed, visitors must show record of a negative COVID-19 test received within 72 hours prior to each visit. The test may be a PCR or antigen test.
- All visitors, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a mask at all times within the facility.
Cottage Health continues ongoing care with a commitment to quality and safety for all patients, visitors and staff.
Information & Education
A listing of information, education and resources from Cottage Health and community organizations.
Wellness
Wellness Resources
- Overall Health and Well-Being - A listing of articles & resources from Cottage Health and community partners.
- Mental Health Resources for Children and Families - The emotional impacts of COVID-19 are impacting many children, teens, and families. This can increase stress and lead to anxiety or depression.
- Managing Coronavirus Anxiety - While COVID-19 should be taken seriously, there are ways to manage the anxieties and fears surrounding it.
- Mental Health Resources - The emotional impacts of COVID-19 may be impacting you. We are living in new norms of social distancing, isolation and societal changes. This can increase stress and lead to anxiety or depression.
- Healthy Coping During Isolation - Paul Erickson, MD, Medical Director of Psychiatry & Addiction Services at Cottage Health, provides tips on stress management.
- Resources for Caretakers - Materials to Help Children of All Ages Cope with COVID-19
- Staying Emotionally Fit - Having tools to manage isolation and stay healthy both emotionally and physically are essential through this time of being quarantined.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics Advises Parents Experiencing Stress over COVID-19 - Academy recommends parents seek help for themselves, and use positive discipline techniques like time outs, redirection and reinforcement of good behaviors.
- Parents Guide to Injury Prevention - Tips for keeping your kids safe at home
- Birth Center - Frequently Asked Questions During COVID-19 Precautions - Cottage Health is committed to providing a safe and comfortable birth experience to protect you and your baby.
- Breastfeeding Your Baby Amidst COVID-19 Precautions - Not only is it safe to breastfeed your baby, it is recommended.
- Virtual Birth Center Tour - Take a brief tour of the Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Birth Center and receive important information on what to expect during your stay with us.
- Free Online Resources for Families During Quarantine - Free online experiences for you and your family to share during quarantine.
- Children and Coronavirus - Tips to keep children healthy while school’s out.
Masks
Mask Guides
The CDC offers guidance on masks. Updated 7/27/2021
CDC Guide
The CDC currently recommends everyone wear a mask indoors in public in communities (like Santa Barbara County) with substantial or high transmission of COVID.
Please note that healthcare settings have a higher level of precautions than the general public. To protect patients and staff, visitors at Cottage Health are required to wear masks at all times within our facilities.
CDPH Crisis Care
CDPH Crisis Care Guidelines
Cottage Health is responding to the ongoing and surging COVID-19 pandemic. Our care continuum plan for surge operations and crisis care during public emergency is guided California Department of Public Health’s framework on best practices, ethical principles and commitment to equity in care.
Crisis Care Guidelines
Staff Thank You Cards
Please take a moment to send an electronic thank you card to a member of the Cottage Health team.
Thank a Hero
Note on website images: Photographs in our hospitals showing groups without masks were taken prior to March 2020.
