UC Davis Health isn’t scheduling second vaccine appointments for patients at this time because we aren’t certain about COVID-19 vaccine supply. The number of vaccines we get and when we get them is up to the state and federal government. The CDC and CDPH have directed that we must prioritize first vaccinations because that will give more people some level of protection. When there’s enough vaccine supply, we’ll start scheduling appointments for second doses. There’s a possibility your second dose could be delayed due to a lack of vaccine supply.
While there’s a chance a second vaccine appointment could be delayed, you don’t have to worry, according to the CDC. Like with other vaccines, the second vaccination is a booster shot. This increases your level of protection by further teaching your body what the virus looks like, so it can respond quickly. As with other vaccinations, there’s no indication that a delay in receiving the booster shot reduces effectiveness. The timing of the second shot is not strictly critical.
When we have enough vaccine supply to ensure that we can continue to deliver first and second doses, we will contact patients to schedule a second dose. This will be done through MyUCDavisHealth, by email, or by phone. MyUCDavisHealth is the fastest way to receive a notification and the easiest way to schedule an appointment. If you do not have a MyUCDavisHealth account, please sign up.