Valley is offering the initial and booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at select locations.
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Moderna Pediatric Initial & Booster Doses (Montvale)
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(Moderna - Ages 6 months - 5 years)
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(Moderna - Ages 6 - 11 years)
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(Moderna - Ages 12-18)
Before making an appointment for a booster dose, please read the guidelines here.
All individuals seeking vaccination must show proof of age (can include a birth certificate, passport, school records, report card, etc.) at the time of their appointment. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
All individuals seeking a third or booster dose will be required to present proof of vaccination with their vaccination card or app (Docket, Excelsior Pass, NYC COVID Safe), as well as proof of ID.
Note: To schedule an initial vaccine appointment for children ages 5 - 11, please call your pediatrician's office.
Locations
General Pediatrics - Montvale (135 N. Kinderkamack Road)
For pediatric patients, we are offering both initial and booster doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Proof of age (birth certificate, passport, etc.) must be presented.
A Zocdoc account is required to schedule some appointments. Learn how to schedule using Zocdoc.
If you are still in need of your second dose of Moderna or Pfizer, please call 1-800-VALLEY 1 to schedule an appointment.
How Do the Vaccines Work?
Like all vaccines, the COVID-19 vaccines help our bodies develop immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19 without the body actually contracting the illness. Subsequently, antibodies and other immune reactions fight the virus should it enter the body.
Note: The COVID-19 vaccines DO NOT contain any live virus material.
Vaccine Safety
We believe that the COVID-19 vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect you, your loved ones, and others against the virus. Due to the deadly toll associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the vaccines were fast-tracked to make them available as soon as possible. However, there were no shortcuts in the process for safety and efficacy.
Common side effects of the vaccines can include:
- Injection site pain
- Injection site swelling/redness
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Body aches
These side effects are actually a good sign – they indicate that the body is developing the hoped-for immune response against the COVID-19 virus. All of the mentioned side effects are short-term and dissipate within a few days.
More COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
For the most up to date and accurate information regarding COVID-19 and the vaccine, follow the links below:
Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Vaccine Fact Sheets
You may wish to review the vaccine fact sheets before scheduling your appointment. To view these fact sheets and to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccines, please click here.
