Covid-19 Vaccine Info
Covid-19 vaccines were developed using a safe, transparent process. They are the best way to protect yourself and your family from Covid-19 and to return to normal life. The Tule River Public Health Authority strongly encourages everyone to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
There are 3 vaccines currently authorized in the United States: Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson. All 3 are effective against Covid-19 and any known variants, including the delta variant. The Pfizer and Moderna require two shots, while the Johnson and Johnson is only one shot. All vaccines have small side effects, such as fatigue, nausea, headache, and muscle ache.
Getting Vaccinated on the Tule River Indian Reservation
The Tule River Indian Health Center, Inc (TRIHCI) has hundreds of doses of the Moderna vaccine. The Moderna Vaccine is authorized for anyone 18 and over. It requires two shots, which are at least 28 days apart. The vaccine is FREE. More than 600 people have safely been vaccinated from TRIHCI as of July 1, 2021. Vaccines are available by appointment. Please call 853-6123 to schedule your vaccine appointment today. You will not need to see a doctor and the appointment only takes a few minutes.
Getting Vaccinated off Reservation
Tulare County and the state of California is offering vaccines for free as well. They have vaccines authorized for 12 and above. Vaccines are available at the following locations:
· Dinuba Veterans Memorial Building located at 249 S. Alta Ave. in Dinuba.
· Earlimart Veterans Memorial Building located at 712 E. Washington St. in Earlimart
· Porterville Veterans Memorial Building located at 1900 W. Olive Ave. in Porterville
· Woodlake Community Center located at 145 N. Magnolia St. in Woodlake
To schedule an appointment, , call 1-888-422-4255 or visit this website: https://myturn.ca.gov/. If you would like to schedule a vaccine appointment for someone 12 to 17 years old, please go through the County. TRIHCI expects be able to vaccinate 12-to 17-year-olds by the end of July.
Questions
If you have questions about the vaccine, or would like to speak to a doctor, please call 853-6123 or email pha@tulerivertribe-nsn.gov