COVID-19 vaccines with HealthPartners & Park Nicollet
Latest COVID-19 vaccination eligibility
We’re able to schedule vaccination appointments for anyone 6 months or older. You don’t have to be a current patient of ours to make an appointment. We’re only offering Pfizer vaccines at this time, but please check back for updates.
COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children who are at least 6 months old may be
- Additional information about the patient’s parent or guardian must be provided in order to schedule an appointment.
- A parent or guardian should attend vaccine appointments with their child. Parental consent is required for anyone under 18 years old to be vaccinated.
What to know about the COVID-19 vaccines
At your appointment, you’ll receive a COVID-19 vaccine currently approved or authorized for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All vaccines are effective against COVID-19.
The Pfizer vaccine is available for people 6 months old and older.
For people who’ve never received a COVID-19 vaccine before April 2023:
- If you’re 6 months through 4 years old – and you’re not immunocompromised – you should get three doses. The second dose is given three to eight weeks after the first, and the third dose is given eight weeks after the second.
- If you’re 5 through 64 years old – and you’re not immunocompromised – you should get one dose.
- If you’re at least 65 years old – and you’re not immunocompromised – you should get one dose, and you may get a second dose. The second dose is given at least four months after the first.
- If you’re immunocompromised, you should get three doses. The second dose is given three weeks after the first, and the third dose is given four or eight weeks after the second. You may be able to get additional doses if your doctor or clinician thinks they would be right for you.
For people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine before April 2023:
- If you’re 6 months through 4 years old – and you’re not immunocompromised – you should get three doses, at least one of which must be with the updated bivalent formulation. The second dose is given three to eight weeks after the first, and the third dose is given eight weeks after the second. If none of these doses were bivalent, then you should also get a bivalent dose at least eight weeks after the third dose.
- If you’re 5 through 64 years old – and you’re not immunocompromised – you should get a single bivalent dose at least eight weeks after your last dose with the outdated monovalent formulation.
- If you’re at least 65 years old – and you’re not immunocompromised – you should get one bivalent dose, and you may get a second bivalent dose. The first bivalent dose is given at least eight weeks after your last dose with the outdated monovalent formulation. The second bivalent dose is given at least four months after your first bivalent dose.
- If you’re immunocompromised, your bivalent dose schedule depends on how many and what kind of doses you’ve received previously. Generally, you’ll need one or two bivalent doses. You may be able to get additional doses if your doctor or clinician thinks they would be right for you.
For detailed information, please review
The Moderna vaccine is available for people 6 months old and older.
For people who’ve never received a COVID-19 vaccine before April 2023:
- If you’re 6 months through 5 years old– and you’re not immunocompromised – you should get two doses. The second dose is given four to eight weeks after the first.
- If you’re 6 through 64 years old – and you’re not immunocompromised – you should get one dose.
- If you’re at least 65 years old – and you’re not immunocompromised – you should get one dose, and you may get a second dose. The second dose is given at least four months after the first.
- If you’re immunocompromised, you should get three doses. The second dose is given four weeks after the first, and the third dose is given four weeks after the second. You may be able to get additional doses if your doctor or clinician thinks they would be right for you.
For people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine before April 2023:
- If you’re 6 months through 5 years old – and you’re not immunocompromised – you should get two doses, at least one of which must be with the updated bivalent formulation. The second dose is given four weeks to eight after the first. If none of these doses were bivalent, then you should also get a bivalent dose at least eight weeks after the second dose
- If you’re 6 through 64 years old – and you’re not immunocompromised – you should get a single bivalent dose at least eight weeks after your last dose with the outdated monovalent formulation.
- If you’re at least 65 years old – and you’re not immunocompromised – you should get one bivalent dose, and you may get a second bivalent dose. The first bivalent dose is given at least eight weeks after your last dose with the outdated monovalent formulation. The second bivalent dose is given at least four months after your first bivalent dose.
- If you’re immunocompromised, your bivalent dose schedule depends on how many and what kind of doses you’ve received previously. Generally, you’ll need one or two bivalent doses. You may be able to get additional doses if your doctor or clinician thinks they would be right for you.
For detailed information, please review
The Novavax vaccine is available for people 12 years old and older.
We’re not currently offering the Novavax vaccine.
- You should get two doses given 21 days apart.
- A bivalent dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine is recommended at least two months after the second dose. If you’re immunocompromised, you may be able to get additional doses if your doctor or clinician thinks they would be right for you.
- Instead of a bivalent dose, an additional Novavax dose may be available for patients 18 years or older in limited situations six months after your primary series.
For detailed information, please review
The Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine has been authorized for use in limited situations in people 18 years old or older. We’re not currently offering the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine.
- This vaccine is given as a single dose.
- A bivalent dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine is recommended four weeks or eight weeks (depending on immunocompromised status) after the single dose. If you are immunocompromised, you may be able to get additional doses if your doctor or clinician thinks they would be right for you.
- Instead of a bivalent dose, an additional Novavax dose may be available for patients 18 years or older in limited situations six months after your single dose.
For detailed information, please review
During your appointment
Your appointment will last roughly 15-30 minutes, including check-in and consent, vaccination, and observation. Wear a T-shirt or other loose-fitting clothing so we can easily access your upper arm to deliver the vaccine.
You’ll get a record card with information about the COVID-19 vaccine you received. Keep this card with your other important documents.
If you need additional doses, we’ll help you schedule before you leave. Please bring your vaccination card with you to any future appointments.
After your appointment: 3 things to do
Before you leave your appointment, we’ll help you schedule future vaccination appointments for the right times.
If you need an additional dose and you didn’t schedule it when you received a previous dose, you can
For the first 72 hours after vaccination, you may experience side effects. Symptoms are typically temporary, mild to moderate, and can be managed at home with over-the-counter remedies.
- In some cases, children and teenagers may experience more side effects than adults. This is not unusual – because younger people tend to have stronger immune systems, the vaccine creates a more robust response as it trains the body.
If you need help managing your side effects, or in the unlikely event they appear to be worsening, please call your doctor. You can also call our nurses 24/7 at
VAERS
The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) is a national program managed by the CDC and FDA to monitor the safety of all vaccines licensed in the United States.
An “adverse event” is any health problem or “side effect” that happens after a vaccination. VAERS cannot determine if a vaccine caused an adverse event but can determine if further investigation is needed. VAERS is a service of the CDC and FDA – VAERS is not affiliated with HealthPartners.
Store the vaccination card you received with your other important documents. You may need this card for future reference.
In addition, after you complete your initial vaccination series, you can use
Not sure about the vaccines or have questions?
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. With so much information out there, sometimes it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. We’re here to help you feel confident about your choice to get vaccinated.
Want a personalized vaccine consultation? You can schedule a virtual visit with one of our nurses or doctors. We can help you learn more about the vaccines so you can decide if you’d like to receive one.
Below you can find answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 vaccines.
FAQs on availability
You may be offered a COVID-19 vaccine during a regular in-person appointment at one of our clinics. If we can vaccinate you at that time, we’ll let you know and walk you through the process.
If you’d like to make an appointment just for a COVID-19 vaccine, you can get vaccinated at one of our convenient locations in Minnesota or western Wisconsin. Different locations have different vaccines – you’ll be able to choose where you want to be vaccinated. Availability of vaccines may change from time to time.
The Pfizer vaccine is available at:
- HealthPartners Clinic – Arden Hills, MN
- HealthPartners Clinic – Bloomington, MN
- HealthPartners Clinic – Brooklyn Center, MN
- HealthPartners Clinic – Coon Rapids, MN
- HealthPartners Clinic – Eagan, MN
- HealthPartners Clinic – Maplewood, MN
- HealthPartners Clinic – Minneapolis, MN (Nokomis)
- HealthPartners Clinic – St. Louis Park, MN (West End)
- HealthPartners Clinic – St. Paul, MN (Como)
- HealthPartners Clinic – St. Paul, MN (Wabasha)
- HealthPartners Clinic – Stillwater, MN
- HealthPartners Clinic – White Bear Lake, MN
- HealthPartners Clinic – Woodbury, MN
- HealthPartners Health Center for Women – St. Paul, MN
- HealthPartners Riverway Clinic – Anoka, MN
- HealthPartners Riverway Clinic – Elk River, MN
- Hutchinson Health – Hutchinson, MN
- Melrose Center – St. Louis Park, MN
- Park Nicollet Clinic – Brooklyn Center, MN (Brookdale)
- Park Nicollet Clinic – Champlin, MN
- Park Nicollet Clinic – Chanhassen, MN
- Park Nicollet Clinic – Golden Valley, MN
- Park Nicollet Clinic – Lakeville, MN
- Park Nicollet Clinic – Minnetonka, MN (Carlson Parkway)
- Park Nicollet Clinic – Rogers, MN
- Park Nicollet Clinic & Specialty Center – Burnsville, MN (14000 Building)
- Park Nicollet Clinic & Specialty Center – Shakopee, MN
- Park Nicollet Clinic & Specialty Center – St. Louis Park, MN (3850 Building)
- Olivia Hospital – Olivia, MN
- Westfields Hospital – New Richmond, WI
The Moderna vaccine is available at:
- Amery Hospital & Clinic – Amery Clinic – Amery, WI
- HealthPartners Clinic – Apple Valley, MN
- HealthPartners Clinic – Inver Grove Heights, MN
- HealthPartners Clinic – Hudson, WI
- HealthPartners Clinic – St. Paul, MN (Midway/Center for International Health)
- HealthPartners North Suburban Family Physicians – Hugo, MN
- HealthPartners North Suburban Family Physicians – Lino Lakes, MN
- HealthPartners North Suburban Family Physicians – Roseville, MN
- HealthPartners Riverway Clinic – Andover, MN
- Park Nicollet Clinic – Bloomington, MN
- Park Nicollet Clinic – Eagan, MN
- Park Nicollet Clinic – Eden Prairie, MN
- Park Nicollet Clinic – Minneapolis, MN (Blaisdell)
- Park Nicollet Clinic – Plymouth, MN
- Park Nicollet Clinic & Specialty Center – Maple Grove, MN
We’re not currently offering the Novavax vaccine.
We’re not currently offering the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine.
Many of our Well@Work clinics and
Yes. Anyone who is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine dose can schedule it at HealthPartners, regardless of where you received your previous dose(s).
Yes. You may have vaccine access through your nursing home, pharmacies, the Veterans Health Administration (the VA), your employer or the state.
For vaccinations (except at Veterans Health Administration) in Minnesota or Wisconsin, your medical record will be automatically updated during your next appointment with us. There’s nothing else you need to do.
For vaccinations at Veterans Health Administration or in other states, please bring your vaccination card with you to your next appointment with us. We’ll use the information on your card to update your medical record.
After you get vaccinated, you’ll get a record card with information about the COVID-19 vaccine you received. Keep this card with your other important documents.
In addition, after you complete your initial vaccination series, you can use
FAQs on eligibility
COVID-19 vaccine appointments for children who are at least 6 months old may be
- Additional information about the patient’s parent or guardian must be provided in order to schedule an appointment.
- A parent or guardian should attend vaccine appointments with their child. Parental consent is required for anyone under 18 years old to be vaccinated.
The CDC recommends all people who are pregnant or breastfeeding get vaccinated against COVID-19. This recommendation is based on an analysis of nearly 2,500 pregnant people who received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine series before 20 weeks of pregnancy. In particular, the rate of miscarriages among pregnant women who received a COVID-19 vaccine was similar to the expected rate of miscarriage among all women. This suggests there isn’t any evidence for an increased risk of miscarriage due to vaccination.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, as well as the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, also recommend pregnant or nursing mothers get vaccinated against COVID-19. To help you make an informed decision, discuss COVID-19 vaccination with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Natural immunity following a COVID-19 infection can vary by individual; it may be weaker if you had a mild or asymptomatic infection.
Vaccination is recommended as soon as your COVID-19 symptoms resolve and your isolation period has passed.
No, you can’t get the COVID-19 vaccine if you currently have COVID-19.
Follow the CDC’s
Yes. There’s no waiting period between receiving the COVID-19 vaccine and receiving other vaccines – you can receive your vaccines on any schedule, or at the same time.
It’s especially important for kids and teens to keep up with their
If you were vaccinated outside the U.S., we recommend talking with your doctor or clinician for the most personalized advice.
If you’re currently enrolled in a COVID-19 vaccine trial and you’re interested in an approved or authorized vaccine, please contact your trial’s administrator. Your trial’s administrator can tell you more about unblinding procedures so you can learn whether you received a placebo or an active vaccine.
- Unblinded participants who received a placebo should
schedule a COVID-19 vaccine appointment . You’ll receive a COVID-19 vaccine that’s currently approved or authorized for use in the U.S. - Unblinded participants who received an active vaccine should talk with their doctor or clinician for the most personalized advice.
Please check with your insurance company by calling the Member Services number located on your ID card.
FAQs on effectiveness and safety
We’re here to help you get trusted answers about the vaccines so you can feel confident in your choice to get vaccinated.
Yes. The data suggest all currently approved or authorized vaccines are effective in preventing illness from COVID-19, with the greatest protection coming against severe illness, hospitalization and death.
You must complete your vaccination for maximum protection. Efficacy of incomplete vaccination has not been systematically evaluated. If you’re not sure whether you’ve completed your vaccination, please contact your care team.
All vaccines are effective, and all vaccines are considered clinically equivalent in preventing hospitalization and death due to severe COVID-19.
Given the excellent performance and effectiveness of all vaccines in this important measurement, we strongly encourage you to receive any approved or authorized vaccine that’s offered.
Very few vaccines are 100% effective, and the COVID-19 vaccines are no exception. Therefore it’s still possible for a person to get COVID-19 even after being vaccinated. The vaccines themselves do not cause COVID-19.
If you do get COVID-19 after you’re vaccinated, your illness will very likely be less severe than if you hadn’t been vaccinated.
All vaccine manufacturers must meet strict safety standards. These standards were established before the COVID-19 pandemic, and the COVID-19 vaccines went through the same rigorous clinical trials that other vaccines go through.
While the COVID-19 vaccines do seem to cause more
Based on the latest evidence and analysis, the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine may be associated with an increased risk of blood clots and Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Please note: Serious side effects after the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine are extremely rare. Getting the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine remains a better choice than not getting any vaccine at all.
If you previously received the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine, serious side effects are extremely unlikely. However, seek immediate medical attention if you develop any of these symptoms:
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Leg swelling
- Persistent abdominal pain
- Severe or persistent headaches
- Blurred vision, double vision or inability to move your eyes
- Easy bruising or tiny blood spots under the skin beyond the site of the injection
- Weakness or tingling sensations (especially in the legs or arms)
- Difficulty walking
- Difficulty with facial movements, including speaking, chewing or swallowing
- Difficulty with bladder control or bowel function
No, there’s no evidence that COVID-19 vaccines affect development or fertility.
The vaccines don’t change the body’s DNA or functioning in any way. Instead, they teach the body’s immune system to recognize and fight the coronavirus in case it’s ever encountered.
The immune system is separate from the reproductive system, so there’s no reason to believe a vaccine would affect fertility, future offspring, or growth and development.
If you still have questions, we recommend you
For the first 72 hours after vaccination, you may experience side effects. Symptoms are typically temporary, mild to moderate and can be managed at home with over-the-counter remedies.
- In some cases, children and teenagers may experience more side effects than adults. This is not unusual – because younger people tend to have stronger immune systems, the vaccine creates a more robust response as it trains the body.
If you need help managing your side effects, or in the unlikely event they appear to be worsening, please talk to your doctor. You can also call our nurses 24/7 at
No. COVID-19 and the flu are caused by two different viruses. To be protected from both, you need two different vaccinations. You can get both vaccinations at the same time.
We recommend everyone who’s able to get the COVID-19 vaccine does so.
We don’t yet know enough about COVID-19 to know if population (herd) immunity is possible through vaccination. That’s what happens when a majority of the population is immune to a disease and protects those who aren’t by stopping the spread of it. We also don’t yet know how long population immunity could take to reach, even if it is possible.
Vaccination is the best and clearest way to stop the spread of COVID-19 without many more people getting sick.