How to Get Vaccinated

 
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COVID-19 Vaccination Current Eligibility

(Updated January 7, 2022)

COVID-19 vaccinations are now available for all Hawaii residents who are 5 years and older. Pfizer is the only vaccine available to those under the age of 18 so be sure to select a location with the Pfizer vaccine available. If you’re under 18 years old, your parent or guardian must go with you to your appointment.

 

Scheduling a vaccination appointment

Select your island below to see where you can get the vaccine, what appointments are available, and to schedule your appointment. You may also walk-in to many locations without an appointment. Remember, if you are younger than 18 years old, you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. When scheduling an appointment, be sure to choose a vaccination site that offers the Pfizer vaccine.

Click below to see where you can get your vaccine as soon as today:

 
 

Oahu students & family can get vaccinated at school or community sites!

 
 

The Hawaii Pacific Health Mobile Vaccine Clinic is visiting schools and communities. You must schedule an appointment online to receive the vaccine at the mobile clinic. If you’re under 18 years, your parent or guardian must make the appointment for you. Schedule an appointment here.

If you are under age 18, you must complete the Department of Education Consent Form that you will receive with your appointment confirmation email or your parents may take you to your appointment. You can also find the Consent Form and Pre-Vaccination Checklist that you should complete before your appointment in this flyer.

What to bring to your appointment:

  • Picture ID

  • Insurance card (if you have one)

  • Appointment confirmation printed or on your phone

  • Pre-Vaccination Checklist (if you need translations to assist in filling out this checklist, click here)

  • CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card (only for your second dose)

  • Anything else that they tell you to bring when you register for your appointment

  • Don’t forget to wear your mask!

After you receive the vaccine you will need to wait for at least 15 minutes so the staff can monitor you and make sure you’re okay to leave.

Common side effects of the vaccine

 
 

After receiving the vaccine you should prepare to experience some side effects. These side effects may make you feel uncomfortable for a few days following the vaccination but they are completely normal signs that your body is building protection against the virus! Some people may have no side effects while still building protection.

On the arm where you got the vaccine:

  • Pain

  • Redness

  • Swelling

Throughout the rest of your body:

  • Tiredness

  • Headache

  • Muscle pain

  • Chills

  • Fever

  • Nausea

What you can do to reduce the side effects

To reduce pain and discomfort where you got the vaccine:

  • Apply a clean, cool, wet washcloth over the area

  • Use or move your arm around

To reduce discomfort from fever:

  • Drink plenty of water

  • Dress lightly

AFTER receiving the vaccine, you may take ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin), acetaminophen (Tylenol), aspirin, or antihistamines for any side effects you may experience. Do NOT take these medications before going to your appointment as they may reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine.

 
 

To learn more about the vaccine and what you can do after you’re fully vaccinated, check out our other COVID-19 vaccine pages: