\nPARK RAPIDS\, Minn. &ndash\; Sanford Health will be hosting a one-day COVID-19 vaccine blitz from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Monday\, May 3\, at the Sanford Park Rapids Clinic&mdash\;110 Seventh St. W\, Park Rapids\, MN 56470.
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\nThe clinic will be offering COVID-19 vaccines by appointment only to anyone who is 16 years-old or older and would like a vaccine. Being a patient of Sanford Health is not a requirement.
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\nVaccinations will only be administered with an appointment. To schedule an appointment for the one-day vaccination event in Park Rapids\, community members can call (877) 701-0779.
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\nUpon calling the vaccine clinic phone number\, patients will be instructed where/when to go to receive their vaccine. The appointment and COVID-19 vaccine are at no cost to the recipient. \; \;
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\nPeople will be observed on-site for 15 minutes after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. The
most common side effects are injection site pain\, soreness and swelling.
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\nPreferences for which brand of vaccine a person receives will not be accepted. The Johnson and Johnson vaccine does not require a second booster dose.
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\nDue to current manufacturer age restrictions\, those who are 16 or 17 years-old may not receive the Johnson and Johnson vaccine or the Moderna vaccine. However\, they may receive the Pfizer vaccine at a nearby location by calling (877) 701-0779 to schedule an appointment.
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\nIf you are unsure about getting the vaccine or would like to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine\, please call the Sanford Health Nurse Line&mdash\;(800) 821-5167&mdash\;or view the many helpful resources at
sanfordhealth.org