Dr. Mindi Cohen and Caroline Salinas receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.Comprehensive Primary Care highly recommends receiving the Covid-19 vaccine when it becomes available to the public. We will be sending out an email as soon as we have learned the Covid-19 vaccine distribution plans for DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
We understand many people want to know which risk category they are in for receiving the vaccine. The CDC updated its recommendation on Dec 22, 2020. We are currently in Phase 1a, Recommendation for healthcare personnel, and long-term facility residents.
- Phase 1b, COVID-19 should be offered to persons age>=75 years and non-healthcare frontline essential workers
- Phase 1c, to persons 65-74 years, and persons age 16-64 with high-risk medical conditions and essential workers not included in phase 1b
- Phase 2, includes all other persons>=16 years of age not already recommended for vaccination.
The full recommendations can be viewed here
COVID-19 Vaccine Update: January 18th, 2021
Comprehensive Primary Care does not currently have the vaccine and we do not know when it we will be available to our practice. We strongly encourage everyone who is able, to get the vaccine. If you have any concerns, we encourage you to schedule an appointment to discuss the vaccine and its safety profile with your healthcare provider.
Maryland Residents: As of Jan 18, 2021 the state has entered Phase 1b
Adults over age 75 and certain essential workers including teachers can begin to register for the vaccine. Administration of the vaccine will continue to be done by the county health departments.
In Maryland you can find a vaccine clinic at:
Or directly through the local health department
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/vaccine/
https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/629/COVID-19-Vaccine.
D.C Residents: Has begun Phase 1B to vaccinate adults 65 and older
In the District, senior citizens can sign up for appointments at vaccinate.dc.gov or can call 855-363-0333 to make an appointment by phone.
Virginia Residents: has begun its Phase 1B
Persons aged 75 and older; People aged 65 through 74 years, people aged 16 through 64 years with a high risk medical condition or disability that increases their risk of severe illness from COVID-19; Frontline Essential Workers: Police, Fire, and Hazmat; Corrections and homeless shelter workers; Childcare/K-12 Teachers/Staff; Food and Agriculture (including Veterinarians); Manufacturing; Grocery store workers; Public transit workers; Mail carriers (USPS and private); Officials needed to maintain continuity of government.
https://www.arlingtonva.us/covid-19/vaccines/
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/novel-coronavirus/vaccine/
https://www.loudoun.gov/5485/COVID-19-Vaccine
We will continue to provide you with updated information as we receive it. It is very important that you continue to wear a mask and to practice social distancing.
The Staff at Comprehensive Primary Care
These are region-specific links: Maryland | Virginia | D.C