vaccine

COVID-19 Vaccine at Three Rivers Family Medicine Clinic

We’re excited to offer the Moderna vaccine at Three Rivers!

For general COVID-19 coronavirus information, click here. Please read below for more information about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Check our Facebook page, local news media, and this page for updates. 

If you have questions, please use the contact form at the bottom of the page or email us at covid@trhospital.net.

Step 1

Schedule a Clinic Appointment

Our clinic, Three Rivers Family Medicine, offers the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and boosters, including new bivalent booster that’s most effective against Omicron variants. Please call (509) 689-3749 to make an appointment.

To read more on the clinic website, please CLICK HERE.

Vaccine Options in Okanogan County

Okanogan County Public Health’s COVID-19 website keeps an updated list of where you can find vaccines throughout the county. To see the list, CLICK HERE.

Vaccine Options in Douglas and Chelan Counties

To find other locations offering vaccines, either for the first round or for boosters, click HERE to enter your zip code for a nearby search.

Step 2 (First Dose)

For your COVID-19 vaccine appointment:

  • Wear a mask
  • Wear a short-sleeved shirt because the shot will be given in your upper arm
  • Be prepared to answer a short questionnaire about your current health status
If you cannot attend your appointment or may arrive late, please call the clinic at (509) 689-3749 as soon as possible to cancel or reschedule. However, because our team has to order and prepare the vaccines ahead of time, we urge you to please keep your appointment(s) as scheduled.

Step 3 (Second Dose)

When you return to receive your second dose:

  • Bring the CDC COVID-19 vaccine card you received with your first dose
  • Wear a mask and a short-sleeved shirt
  • Be prepared to answer a short questionnaire about your current health status

Step 4 & 5 (booster doses)

Three Rivers Family Medicine clinic is only offering Moderna boosters at this time.

For your booster appointment:
  • Bring your CDC COVID-19 vaccine card 
  • Wear a mask and a short-sleeved shirt
  • Be prepared to answer a short questionnaire about your current health status

COVID-19 Vaccine

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are you offering booster shots?

A: Yes. Our clinic, Three Rivers Family Medicine, can administer boosters of the Moderna vaccine.

Q: Do I qualify for the Moderna booster(s)?

A: Here are the current guidelines to receive boosters of the Moderna vaccine:

CDC recommends that people ages 12 years and older receive one updated (bivalent) booster if it has been at least 2 months since their last COVID-19 vaccine dose, whether that was:

  • Their final primary series dose, or
  • An original (monovalent) booster

People who have had more than one original (monovalent) booster are also recommended to get an updated (bivalent) booster.

Where can I find more information?

Check the CDC’s website about vaccines and boosters HERE.

What do I do to get more personalized guidance?

If you have specific, health-related questions about your eligibility, please consult with your primary care provider. If you do not have a provider, you can set up a visit with Dr. Amy Ellingson or one of our other providers by calling (509) 689-3749.

Q: What happens at the appointment?

A: If you are obtaining the vaccine at Three Rivers Family Medicine, you will first be screened for COVID-19 symptoms. After that, you can check in for your scheduled appointment.

You may have a brief wait before it’s your turn to be vaccinated. Receiving the shot is a quick process! Once you’re done, you will be asked to wait for 15-30 minutes so clinic personnel can monitor you for any allergic reaction. The wait time depends on your known allergies and other health factors we will ask you about at the time of your appointment.

If you have no reaction to the vaccine during your designated wait time, you’ll be cleared to leave.

Q: What if I can’t make it to my appointment, or what if I missed it due to unforeseen circumstances?

A: If you missed your vaccine appointment due to unforeseen circumstances, please call our clinic at (509) 689-3749 to reschedule. However, because we must order and prepare the vaccine ahead of time to be ready for you, we urge you to please call as soon as you know you won’t be able to make it — more than 24 hours’ notice is ideal, but we understand that may not always be possible.

Important reminder:

Due to the timing and effectiveness of the vaccine, it’s very important to not miss the second appointment. It is possible to receive the second dose of the vaccine up to six weeks after the first dose, without affecting the efficacy of the vaccine.

Q: What is the cost for the vaccine?

A: Our clinic charges a $40 administration fee, which may or may not be covered by your health insurance. It is the patient’s responsibility to contact their insurance company regarding coverage of that fee.

The cost of the vaccine itself is free.

Q: Which vaccine is available at Three Rivers?
A: Our clinic, Three Rivers Family Medicine, offers the Moderna vaccine. More information is available on the clinic’s page, in English and in Spanish.

How does the vaccine work?

The Washington State Department of Health has a minute-long video explaining how the original monovalent vaccine works in your body.

English:

Español:

Q: What are the normal side effects of the Moderna vaccine?

A: From the Washington state Department of Health website: “Like some routine vaccines, the most common side effects are a sore arm, tiredness, headache, and muscle pain. These symptoms are a sign that the vaccine is prompting an immune response.

“For most people, these side effects occurred within two days of getting the vaccine and lasted about a day. Side effects were more common after the second dose than the first dose.

“You may see some rumors about untrue side effects online or on social media. Make sure any time you see a claim about a side effect that you check the source of that claim. This video can teach you more about how to figure out if a claim online is true or not.”

Click HERE to read more FAQs about the vaccines, including their safety and effectiveness.

Washington State Department of Health guidelines can be found HERE.

U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) information can be found HERE.

Questions? Contact us!