COVID-19 Vaccine
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To make an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine or booster with Larimer County Health Department call 970-498-6700.
To find an appointment at a mobile community-based clinic in Larimer County, click here. For questions about mobile clinics, please call 970-498-5500.
View our "Providers" tab below for a list of additional COVID-19 vaccine providers in Larimer County or visit Vaccines.gov.
Larimer County COVID-19 Vaccine Providers
Many grocery store pharmacies are offering free COVID-19 vaccines without an appointment. This includes most King Soopers, Walgreens, Costco, Safeway, and Walmart pharmacies.
In addition to the locations listed below, the Colorado Department of Health and Environment provides a resource page to help find out where you can get vaccinated.
Provider | Additional Information |
UCHealth |
Information about UCHealth’s vaccine appointment are available at uchealth.org/covidvaccine. For assistance over the phone, please call UCHealth at 720-462-2255.
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Health District of Northern Larimer County | Please check the Health District's website for information. |
Salud Family Health | Please check Salud's website for updates. |
Sunrise Community Health | Please check Sunrise's website for updates. |
Kaiser Permanente
Loveland Medical Office
4901 Thompson Pkwy #1
Loveland, CO
Fort Collins Kaiser Permanente
2950 E. Harmony Road #190
Fort Collins, CO
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Book appointment by calling 1-800-218-1059 (members and non-members) |
Certain Walgreens Locations | Please check their website for updates and appointments. |
Certain King Soopers Locations | Please check their website for updates and appointments. |
Pediatric Associates of Northern Colorado | Please check their website for updates and appointments. |
Walmart Pharmacies | Please check their website for updates and appointments. |
Things to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine
- Vaccine appointments are open to the general public ages 6 months and older.
- COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective.
- Vaccines are rigorously studied to ensure that all vaccines are as safe as possible before being approved and are continuously studied afterward.
- Once someone is fully vaccinated, COVID-19 vaccines are 95% effective in preventing infection with the virus.
- You won't be protected right away.
- The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines require 2 doses spaced about a month apart to get full protection.
- It takes about 1-2 weeks for the vaccine to create immunity in the body once someone gets the last dose of the vaccine.
- The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a one-dose vaccine and it takes 1-2 weeks for the vaccine to create immunity after getting the shot.
- Booster doses are recommended for everyone age 16 and older. The protection provided by the vaccine can decline over time and booster doses help increase that immune protection after the initial series.
- The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines require 2 doses spaced about a month apart to get full protection.
- COVID vaccines are free.
- The cost to you for the vaccine is free.
Get Vaccinated and Stay Up to Date
Everyone 6 months and older is recommended to receive a primary series of a COVID-19 vaccine to be considered fully vaccinated.
For children, a primary series consists of:
- A 2-dose series of Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5-11, or
- A 3-dose series of Pfizer vaccine for children 6 months-4 years, or
- A 2-dose series of Moderna vaccines for children 6 months-4 years
For those who are 18 and older, a primary series consists of:
- A 2-dose series of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna), or
- A single-dose of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, or
- A 2-dose series of Novavax vaccine
Pfizer or Moderna (COVID-19 mRNA vaccines) are preferred and the Novavax vaccine is another new option. People may get Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine if needed.
Booster Information
All individuals who are 5 and older should receive a booster.
Vaccine you received: | Who should get a booster: | When to get a booster: | Which booster can you get: |
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Pfizer | Everyone 5 years and older |
5-11: At least 2 months after getting your second dose 12+ At least 2 months after your initial series or most recent booster
At least 6 months after your initial series (18+ Novavax booster) |
Age 5: Pediatric Pfizer updated omicron booster 6-17: Pediatric Pfizer or Moderna updated omicron booster Those 18+: Pfizer or Moderna updated omicron booster OR Novavax booster
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Moderna | Everyone age 6 and older |
At least 2 months after your initial series or most recent booster
At least 6 months after your initial series ( 18+ Novavax booster) |
6-17: Pediatric Pfizer or Moderna updated omicron booster Those 18+: Pfizer or Moderna updated omicron booster OR Novavax booster
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J&J | Adults 18 and older | At least 2 months after getting your original dose |
Pfizer or Moderna updated omicron booster |
Appointments are now available for COVID-19 boosters for those who are eligible.
Additional Doses: Moderna and Pfizer
The FDA and and CDC have authorized an additional dose of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for those who are age 5 and older who have moderate to severely compromised immune systems.
The additional doses should be given no sooner than 28 days after receiving a second dose of Pfizer or Moderna.
Individuals with the following conditions are currently eligible to receive a third dose:
- Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood.
- Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system.
- Received a stem cell transplant within the last two years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system.
- Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome).
- Advanced or untreated HIV infection.
- Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response
Second Booster Doses:
The FDA and and CDC have authorized a second booster dose of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for those who are 50 and older as well as those who are 12 and older with moderate to severely compromised immune systems.
The second booster doses should be given no sooner than 2 months after receiving the first booster dose of Pfizer or Moderna.
Additional information about booster doses can be found on the CDC's COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters webpage.
COVID-19 Vaccines Recommended for Kids Ages 6 months- 11 years
In addition to the approved vaccination for children ages 5-11, the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recently recommended that children ages 6 months to 4 years old be vaccinated against COVID-19. Both the Moderna pediatric vaccine and the Pfizer-BioNTech pediatric vaccine are safe and provide a strong immune response for children. COVID-19 vaccines have undergone – and will continue to undergo – the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history.
Vaccines approved for young children:
- Moderna Vaccine (ages 6 months to 5 years)
- 2 doses, given at least 4 weeks apart
- Moderna Vaccine (ages 6+ years)
- Pediatric Omicron Booster 2+ months after initial vaccine series is complete
- Pfizer Vaccine (ages 6 months to 4 years):
- 3 doses, with 3 weeks between the 1st and 2nd dose and 8 weeks between the 2nd and 3rd dose.
- Pfizer Vaccine (ages 5- 11 years)
- 2 doses, given at least 3 weeks apart, and
- Pediatric Omicron Booster 2+ months after initial vaccine series is complete
LCDHE offers COVID-19 vaccines for those age 6 months to 11 years at clinic locations in Loveland and Fort Collins, including special hours dedicated to vaccinating this age group. Parents and guardians can make an appointment for their child by calling 970-498-6700.
We understand that parents and guardians may have questions about this vaccine for their children. We encourage parents and guardians to talk with their healthcare providers about vaccination and review information from reliable sources about the vaccine for this age group.
Information and resources for parents and families:
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Children's Hospital Colorado
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Local Vaccine Providers for Kids
Provider | Website | Call |
UCHealth |
Book appointment online | |
Kaiser Permanente Loveland Medical Office
4901 Thompson Pkwy #1
Loveland, CO 80534
Fort Collins Kaiser Permanente
2950 E. Harmony Road #190
Fort Collins, CO
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Book appointment by calling 1-800-218-1059 | |
King Soopers Pharmacies (certain locations only) | Book appointment online | Varies by location |
Walgreens (certain locations only) | Book appointment online | Varies by location |
The Youth Clinic | Website | 970-267-9510 |
Pediatric Associates of Northern Colorado | Website | 970-484-4871 |
There are many ways to get documentation of your COVID-19 vaccine record.
- If you were vaccinated in Colorado, your COVID-19 vaccine record is likely available in the Colorado Immunization Information System (CIIS). You can access your Colorado immunization record through the CIIS public portal.
- If your COVID-19 record is in CIIS, you can get an electronic version of your vaccine card via the myColorado app if you have a state-issued ID card or driver’s license.
- You can also request an official copy of your CIIS record for yourself or your minor child by completing this form. The records can be emailed via encrypted email as a PDF attachment, mailed, or picked up at our Fort Collins office.
- To request a replacement of your damaged or lost COVID-19 vaccine card, please complete this form. To replace your card, we will need to verify your immunization record in our record system or in the Colorado Immunization Information System (CIIS). Please be sure that your information is entered accurately so that we can process your request.
- Due to high demand, replacement cards may take up to 2 weeks to be available after a request is submitted.
If your vaccine record is inaccurate, contact the vaccine provider you were vaccinated by first. They are in the best position to correct your record. If you are unable to contact the vaccine provider who vaccinated you, contact CIIS at cdphe.ciis@state.co.us or by calling 1-877-CO VAX CO (1-877-268-2926).
FAQs
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Employers may be able to require COVID-19 vaccination for in-person work for their employees, but an employee may be entitled to an exemption through the ADA and Civil Rights Act of 1964. The U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission has more information on this on their website
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Feeling a little under the weather in the day or two after getting a vaccine is quite normal. Pain at the site the shot was given is common.
It's common to have flu-like symptoms like muscle aches, fatigue, chills, and fever after the injection. It's more common to have these symptoms after the second shot, but they can still happen after the first. These symptoms can be managed by resting, drinking lots of fluids, and taking over-the-counter medications like tylenol or ibuprofen unless your doctor has told you in the past not to take these types of medications. If the symptoms don't go away after 1-2 days, or if you have any concerns about their duration or severity, we recommend that you reach out to your physician for further guidance.Severe reactions are rare. If you believe you are having a serious reaction the a vaccine, please contact your healthcare provider for advice. If you would like to report an adverse (bad) reaction to a vaccine, you can do so through the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). VAERS is an early-warning system that collects and analyzes reports of any problems that happen after vaccination. Anyone can submit a report, including parents, patients, and health care professionals.
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Yes. For additional FAQs, please visit the Colorado Health Department website.