Vaccine Clinic – seasonal flu & COVID vaccines

Do I meet criteria for a COVID vaccine booster?

As of September 24, the CDC recommends the following (for those who received their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine at least 6 months prior):

  • Individuals 65 years of age and older should receive a Pfizer booster.
  • Residents of long-term care facilities should receive a Pfizer booster.
  • People aged 50–64 years with underlying medical conditions should receive a booster shot of Pfizer.
  • Individuals 18 through 64 years of age at high risk of severe COVID-19 may receive a Pfizer booster.
  • Individuals 18 through 64 years of age whose frequent institutional or occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2 puts them at high risk of serious complications of COVID-19 including severe COVID-19 may receive a Pfizer booster.

InterMed offers Pfizer boosters to patients who meet any of the above criteria..

Booster data for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines have been submitted to the FDA, which is expected to conduct a review on October 14 & 15. The FDA’s recommendation will be sent to the CDC on October 20 & 21 for final approval before we would be able to administer any boosters. Please note that “mix and match” of vaccines is not allowed at this time.

Do I meet criteria for a Pfizer or Moderna third dose?

Currently, only people with compromised immune systems are approved for a third dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID vaccine which includes individuals who are:

  • Receiving chemotherapy for cancer.
  • Taking immunosuppressive medication because you are a transplant recipient (solid organ or bone marrow).
  • Taking immunosuppressive medication because you have a condition such as multiple sclerosis or inflammatory bowel disease or rheumatoid arthritis.
  • An individual who doesn’t have a spleen.
  • An individual with moderate to severe kidney disease (stage 4, 5, or are on dialysis)

225 Gorham Road, South Portland (down the street from Olive Garden)

By appointment only for InterMed patients. 

Seasonal flu vaccine

  • Adult and pediatric flu vaccines are available for patients age 6 months and older.

COVID vaccine

  • COVID vaccines for patients age 12 and older.
  • First dose, second dose, and third doses for immunocompromised patients.
  • Pfizer booster vaccines (see above for eligibility).

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Seasonal Flu Vaccine: what you need to know

The Centers for Disease Control recommends that everyone age 6 months and older receive an annual vaccine. Please discuss any vaccine concerns with your primary care provider before vaccination. For information about the seasonal flu vaccine, refer to the Influenza Fact Sheet.

Contact your health insurance provider to learn how your plan covers flu vaccine and vaccine administration fees.

Adult and pediatric flu vaccines are available for patients age 6 months and older.

Bring to your appointment:

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COVID Vaccines: What you need to know

The Centers for Disease Control recommends that everyone aged 12 years and older should get a COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. Please discuss any vaccine concerns with your primary care provider before vaccination.

There is no charge to patients for the COVID vaccine or its administration. For more information on how COVID vaccines are billed, visit our Coronavirus (COVID) FAQ Page

At this time, InterMed is able to provide first dose and second dose COVID vaccines to patients age 12 and older. Third doses of Pfizer and Moderna are available to immunocompromised patients. Pfizer boosters are available to those who meet criteria.

 

Bring to your appointment:

  • Signed Consent & Administration Form. Download, print, and sign prior to arrival.
  • Patient or Parent/Guardian’s Driver’s License or other form of government issued photo identification.
  • Your insurance card or Traditional Medicare ID (the red, white, and blue card).
  • Your EpiPen, if you typically carry one.
  • Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card or other proof of vaccination, if your appointment is for a second or third dose.

Learn more about COVID-19:

Directions to 225 Gorham Road

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Vaccine Clinic Scheduling Line: (207) 523-3919