In a statement on Tuesday, CHCC said people 65 years and older and those with cancer, diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, asthma, heart and other health conditions may register to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine.
CHCC also advised these individuals to consult with their doctor or healthcare provider before making an appointment.
The Covid-19 vaccine, CHCC said, will be available on Dec. 22 and 23, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the CHCC Medical Care and Treatment Site.
CHCC Chief Executive Officer Esther Muna, in an interview, said the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is administered in two shots, 21 days apart. Those who get the first shot will be automatically registered for their second dose.
To register online, visit www.vaccinatecnmi.com/covid-19/registration/ and use the corresponding codes:
- People 65 years and older use verification code: manamko101
- People living with underlying health condition use verification code: vuln101
You must upload a copy of your government-issued photo ID and insurance information or card.
If you are unable to upload a copy, bring them to your appointment.
To register over the phone or in-person, call the Vaccinate CNMI Call Center at 682-SHOT (7468) Monday to Sunday, from 7:30 a.m. to 10 pm.
Staff will also be available on-site for registration. Bring a copy of your government-issued ID, insurance card, and registration confirmation.
After registration, participants will receive a confirmation email or call. If you do not receive a confirmation email or call, call 682-SHOT (7468).
Parking is available across from the CHCC main campus on Navy Hill Road.
Show your ID at the MCATS Gate 4.
Caregivers will be allowed to accompany patients on-site, but may not be allowed in the vaccination area if space is limited.
It is common for people to experience pain in their arm during and after vaccination.
Patients will be monitored for 15 minutes after vaccination and will get a shot card for their next appointment.
Regardless of registration, vaccine participation at this time is limited to people with a health condition or 65 years and older.
Possible side effects
CHCC said patients who get their Covid-19 vaccine may experience the following side effects (but this does not mean you have Covid-19):
- Pain, swelling, or redness at injection site
- Tiredness
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Chills
- Joint pain
- Fever
- Nausea
- Feeling unwell
- Swollen lymph nodes
Patients can report side effects by registering for V-Safe or calling the Vaccinate CNMI Call Center. V-Safe is a smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to provide personalized health check-ins after you receive a Covid-19 vaccination.
Register at vsafe.cdc.gov
If side effects do not go away in a week, or you have more serious side effects call the CHCC TeleTriage 24/7 Hotline at 233-2067.
“As the CNMI Covid-19 vaccination plans are operationalized, the CHCC outpatient clinics and hospital services will continue to be available as normal,” CHCC added.
For more information about the CNMI Covid-19 vaccine efforts visit www.VaccinateCNMI.com
