9/26/2023: New signup is available as we are receiving a large cache of doses

https://calendly.com/villageapothecary/signup

Village Apothecary continues to be the region’s fastest, most convenient, and FUN COVID-19 vaccine practice.

We strive to make the entire experience painless, especially the injection part.

Now that the Public Health Emergency is over, COVID vaccines are just a part of every day here at the Apothecary.

EXPERT ADVICE:

• We have done our best to address Frequently Asked Questions here and via our other communications.
• If you require a pharmacist’s counsel BEFORE you vaccinate, please note that you will have to wait until someone is available to assist you.  This could be a 10-15 minute wait.
• We recommend you stick to your appointment and ask your questions when it is your turn, so we can address everything while we are assessing you and billing the claim.

COVERAGE/COSTS:

Vaccine coverage should remain in effect for insured patients.  We are expecting no out-of-pocket costs, but this will be dependent upon your insurance.  The typical games are back in effect; we’ll let you know if there is any cost to you.

Uninsured patients will have to pay out of pocket, or await CDC’s Bridge Access Program.

We don’t know which insurances or Medicare D plans will cover at which levels until the vaccine has been shipped.

We cannot tell anyone in advance whether they will have coverage.  We will need a week or so experience before we can make any generalizations.

NEW VACCINE UPDATES:

Here’s what you should know now, as of September 26, 2023:

• Vaccine service at the Apothecary is available 9:30am-5:30 pm Monday to Saturday
• Initially, we will only stock Moderna.  It is fine to mix-and-match if you have not received Moderna)
• You can/should get your flu at the same time (in the future, these will be more than likely combined into one shot). It is now the optimal time to get vaccinated for fall illness prevention.
• Side effects of the new COVID vaccine are expected to be the same as you have experienced in the past: fever, headache, chills, fatigue, and pain/redness/swelling at the injection site. These begin in as soon as 4 hours and can persist up to 72 hours.
• We can immunize patients 3 and older, but we will only maintain a reliable stock for patients 18 and older for now.  Please check with staff via phone or email for the most up to date inventory information.
• Proof of previous vaccination will be required to ensure you are eligible. If necessary, we will be able to search NYS records.

Eligibility for 9/2023:

• You must wait 2 months from your last COVID vaccine to receive this vaccine
• If you recently had COVID, check with your doctor on when you should vaccinate. The CDC has no restrictions on this, and theoretically you can be vaccinated once you no longer test positive.
• For the most up to date information on eligibility, reach out to our staff member or visit the CDC page here.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

• Understand our system (See Below)
• Wear a T-Shirt
• Be patient!

OUR SYSTEM

1. Schedule an appointment here: https://calendly.com/villageapothecary/signup
2. Walk in to the pharmacy and go to the right-most counter, where the signs point to VACCINE STEP 1.
3. Grab a clipboard, form, and pen. Take a seat.
4. Try to maintain the order – sit to the left of anyone who was there before you.
5. Complete the form to the best of your ability.
6. Return the clipboard to the countertop that you got it from, then return to your seat with your frm. Do not give the clipboard or form to our pharmacy staff.
7. Get your COVID and insurance cards ready.
8. We will call you when we are ready to process your claim.
9. Move to the blue “Vaccine Step 2” sign to be assessed and have your claim processed.
10. Follow further instructions and then skip away happy and vaccinated.