COVID-19 and Flu Updates
How we’re keeping you safe
TrueCare is working hard to provide the safest care to all of our patients, offering phone visits and in-person care. If you feel sick, please call before you come in.
When visiting any TrueCare location you must continue to wear a mask or a face covering, regardless of vaccination status.
Now Available: Online COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling
TrueCare is now offering COVID-19 vaccines to patients age 5 and older. Plus, we have started to administer booster shots for qualifying individuals. If you are interested in receiving your COVID-19 vaccine or booster, please contact us at (760) 736-6767 to schedule an appointment.
Children can now join the fight to slow the spread of COVID-19. Recently, Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine was approved for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to include children 5-11 years of age. TrueCare has Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines available for qualifying young patients at our San Marcos Pediatric and Mission Mesa Pediatric sites.
Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved boosters for the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and J&J vaccines. TrueCare offers boosters for people who received any of these three vaccine options. Please find our COVID-19 vaccine booster FAQs below.
Our TrueCare COVID-19 vaccine clinics continue to provide COVID-19 vaccines to care for and protect our patients through this pandemic. You are not alone on this journey. As your health partner, we’ll keep this website updated with new information as it becomes available. You can also follow us on social media for news and updates.
TrueCare ahora ofrece vacunas COVID-19 a pacientes de 5 años o más. Además, hemos comenzado a administrar vacunas de refuerzo para las personas que califiquen. Si está interesado en recibir su vacuna o refuerzo COVID-19, comuníquese con nosotros al (760) 736-6767 para programar una cita.
Los niños ahora pueden unirse a la lucha para frenar la propagación del COVID-19. Recientemente, la vacuna COVID-19 de Pfizer fue aprobada para autorización de uso de emergencia (EUA por sus siglas en Ingles) para incluir a niños de 5 a 11 años de edad. TrueCare tiene vacunas Pfizer COVID-19 disponibles para pacientes jóvenes que califiquen en nuestros centros de San Marcos Pediatrics y Mission Mesa Pediatrics.
Además, los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades aprobaron refuerzos para las vacunas Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna y J&J. TrueCare ofrece refuerzos para las personas que recibieron cualquiera de estas tres opciones de vacunas. A continuación, encontrará nuestras preguntas frecuentes sobre el refuerzo de la vacuna COVID-19.
Nuestras clínicas de vacunas TrueCare COVID-19 continúan proporcionando vacunas COVID-19 para cuidar y proteger a nuestros pacientes durante esta pandemia. No estás solo en este viaje. Como su socio de salud, mantendremos este sitio web actualizado con nueva información a medida que esté disponible. También puede seguirnos en las redes sociales para recibir noticias y actualizaciones.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency: If you have general questions about coronavirus (COVID-19), call 2-1-1 to speak to a representative.
Do I need to make an appointment for COVID-19 testing?
What are the hours for COVID-19 testing?
How long will it take for me to receive my results?
How do I get my results?
How long will I need to quarantine?
I tested positive for COVID-19 and my symptoms are getting worse. Do I need to make an appointment?
Monitor your health and seek prompt medical care if your symptoms get worse, especially if you are at an increased risk for serious illness. This includes older adults (risk for severe illness increases with age) and people with underlying medical conditions (such as cancer, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), immunocompromised, obesity, heart conditions, sickle cell disease, type 2 diabetes).
Call 911 if you are experiencing any symptoms that require emergency assistance such as:
Trouble breathing, pressure or pain in chest, bluish lips or face, new confusion, inability to wake or stay awake
Who is eligible?
- Anyone age 12 and up.
People who’ve received a Moderna series:
- Anyone age 18 and up.
People who’ve received a J&J vaccine:
- Anyone age 18 and up.
For additional information on COVID vaccine eligibility, consult the San Diego County Vaccine Recommendations chart.
When should I get the booster?
- At least 5 months after Pfizer or Moderna
- At least 2 months after J&J
How long should I wait to get the COVID-19 booster shot after I have had COVID-19?
- Your symptoms have resolved.
- You’ve isolated for the recommended period of time.
- It has been 3 months (90 days) since you received monoclonal antibodies.
Which booster shot should I choose?
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe?
The COVID-19 vaccine may be administered to:
- Pregnant, breastfeeding, and lactating women
- Those who have already contracted COVID-19
- Those with underlying medical conditions, including people who are immunosuppressed
Can the vaccine give me COVID-19?
What symptoms will I get after I receive the vaccine?
Side effects of the COVID vaccine can include:
- Pain/swelling at the injection site
- Fever
- Chills
- Headache
- Tiredness
In most cases, discomfort from fever or pain is normal. Contact your doctor or healthcare provider if the redness or tenderness where you got the shot increases after 24 hours or if your side effects are worrying you and do not seem to be going away after a few days.
How often will I need to get this vaccine?
Can I mix brands of vaccines?
Do I need to comeback for the second dose?
How effective is the vaccine? If we’re not sure, why would I get it?
Are the Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines all effective?
Will the COVID vaccine cover me with the new strains?
After I get the vaccine, do I still need to wear a mask?
Once I’ve received the vaccine, is it safe for me to resume seeing my family and friends?
You are fully vaccinated two weeks after your second dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and two weeks after your single dose of J&J/Janssen vaccine. It is possible you could still get COVID-19 soon after vaccination because your body has not had enough time to build full protection. Keep taking precautions until you are fully vaccinated.
Does the COVID-19 vaccine change my DNA?
The mRNA from a COVID-19 vaccine never enters the nucleus of the cell, which is where our DNA is kept. This means the mRNA cannot affect our DNA in any way. Instead, COVID-19 mRNA vaccines work with the body’s natural defenses to safely develop immunity to disease.
At the end of the process, our bodies have learned how to protect against future infection. That immune response and making antibodies is what protects us from getting infected if the real virus enters our bodies.
I already had COVID-19, why should I still get the vaccine?
Isn’t it better to have your natural immune system respond versus a vaccine?
What does the vaccine cost?
How will I know when I am able to get the vaccine?
Do I need to make an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Where can I get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Is it safe to get a COVID-19 vaccine if I have an underlying medical condition?
I was vaccinated outside of the United States, do I need to get vaccinated again in the US?
Some people may have received a COVID-19 vaccine that is not currently authorized in the United States. In some circumstances people who received a COVID-19 vaccine not currently authorized in the United States may be offered revaccination with an FDA-authorized vaccine.
Why should I get vaccinated?
New Patients Welcome! Call or text (760) 736-6767 today to schedule an appointment for your COVID-19 Vaccine.
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Virtual Health
Connect directly with providers via video or phone call. No insurance necessary and new patients welcome. Contact us at (760) 736-6767 to see if a virtual visit with one of our providers may be right for you.
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