COVID-19 VACCINE
Free | Safe | Accessible to all
WHERE TO GET THE VACCINE
The majority of the COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed by local governments, local hospitals, medical clinics and pharmacies. We recommend that you get your vaccine wherever it is convenient for you. The vaccine is 100% free.
VACCINE EQUITY
Voces Unidas is committed to ensuring that Latinos have equitable access to the vaccine.
Our promotora program is assisting individuals who now qualify for the vaccine to schedule appointments with local hospitals and clinics so that they can get their vaccine quicker.
We are also rolling up our sleeves as an organization to offer free vaccine clinics in our valleys, in partnership with the Governor's Vaccine Equity Team, Colorado Department of Public Health, and local partners. These strategic clinics will ensure more access points for Latinos who are being left behind unintentionally by traditional health care systems. See calendar more more info.
Voces Unidas has also launched a Spanish radio campaign to promote vaccine safety and increase Latino participation in the vaccination program.
UPDATES
Feb. 7, 2021
Second Dose Clinic
Second doses for the Jan. 30 participants are scheduled for Feb. 27 in Glenwood Springs at the same location. You will get a text message, email and a phone call as reminders. First doses will NOT be given at this clinic. You need to bring your CDC vaccination Record Card to this appointment. If you cannot make this appointment, please consult with your primary care provider for your options for a second dose.
Next First Dose Clinic - March 13 (Glenwood Springs)
Our next Voces Unidas clinic for first doses is scheduled for March 13 in Glenwood Springs. We are now making appointments for 1A and 1B groups, including essential workers like grocery store and restaurant workers or individuals with two or more chronic illnesses. This will be an outside clinic and clients need to come in their cars. (We will have a small indoor room to accommodate those without cars). You can sign up here.
Need Help Getting a Vaccine Now?
If you qualify for the vaccine now, Voces Unidas is helping to schedule vaccine appointments at other clinics if individuals are finding it difficult to navigate the scheduling systems due to language and other access barriers. If you need assistance, fill out this form or call 970-340-8504.
To find a location for the vaccine anywhere in Colorado, call 1-877-268-2926.
To find a location for the vaccine anywhere in Colorado, call 1-877-268-2926.
LIST OF PRIORITY GROUPS FOR VACCINE
As a community-based organization that offers mobile vaccine clinics in order to add more equity in the vaccination program, we publish these priority groupings with more practical examples to ensure that our community can see themselves in the official priority areas. The official priority groups are determined by the State of Colorado.
ELIGIBLE FOR VACCINE NOW
Latinos who work in the medical field (doctors, providers, nurses, MAs, front office, cleaning staff, etc)
Latinos who live and work in long-term care facilities
Latinos who are first responders (fire, police, EMT, etc)
Latino senior citizens (tercera edad)
Partners of Latino senior citizens (tercera edad)
Caregivers of Latino senior citizens
Latinos who work/volunteer as promotoras, community navigators, etc (community-based health care workers)
STARTING FEB. 8, 2021
Latinos 65 and older
Latinos who work in schools/education (teachers, assistant teachers, parent liaisons, kitchen staff, bus drivers, support staff, volunteers, etc)
Latinos who work in childcare, including non-traditional models where a provider takes care of multiple children from multiple families at the same time
NEXT PRIORITY GROUP (VERY SOON)
Latinos who work in the food industry, like restaurants
Latinos who work in grocery stores, including carnicerías and tortillerias
Latinos who work in agriculture
Latinos who work in public transportation
Latinos who work in public health
Latinos who work in human services
Latinos age 16 to 64 with 2 or more chronic health problems
Latinos who are faith leaders as in a priest, pastor or group leader
Latinos who work as frontline journalists
LAST GROUPS (SPRING/SUMMER)
Latinos age 60 to 64
Latinos age 16 to 64 with one chronic health problem
Latinos who received a placebo in a study
Latinos age 16-59
To read the State's chart of priorities, click here.
UPCOMING VOCES UNIDAS MOBILE CLINICS
Voces Unidas is currently helping individuals who now qualify for the vaccine to schedule appointments with local hospitals and clinics so that they can get their vaccine quicker. We are reassessing the dates and where we could do more mobile clinics for March, when essential workers and people with multiple chronic illnesses would qualify for the vaccine.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30
Glenwood Springs
Priority group includes Latinos 70 years old or over, community-based health care workers and other categories in phase 1A and 1B. Second dose will be given on Feb. 27.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Glenwood Springs
Second dose for those who took first dose on Jan. 30.
SATURDAY, MARCH 13
Glenwood Springs
We are now making appointments for 1A and 1B groups, including essential workers like grocery store and restaurant workers or individuals with two or more chronic illnesses. This will be an outside clinic and clients need to come in their cars. (We will have a small indoor room to accommodate those without cars). You can sign up here.
SATURDAY, APRIL 10
Glenwood Springs
Second dose only.
SATURDAY, APRIL 24
Glenwood Springs
We are now making appointments for 1A and 1B groups, including essential workers like grocery store and restaurant workers or individuals with two or more chronic illnesses. This will be an outside clinic and clients need to come in their cars. (We will have a small indoor room to accommodate those without cars). You can sign up here.
SATURDAY, MAY 22
Glenwood Springs
Second dose only.
Dates and locations are subject to change.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IS THE VACCINE FREE?
Yes. The vaccine is free of charge.
WILL MY IMMIGRATION STATUS DETERMINE IF I CAN RECEIVE THE COVID-19 VACCINE?
No, anyone who lives in Colorado can get the vaccine, regardless of immigration status.
WHAT IDENTIFICATION DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME?
None. ID is not required. You will be asked to provide basic information like name, date of birth and address. But you do not need to bring an ID.
HOW MANY SHOTS DO I NEED FOR THE VACCINE TO WORK?
The two current vaccines available are Moderna and Pfizer. Both vaccines require two shots; Pfizer vaccine requires shots 21 days apart and Moderna vaccine requires shots 28 days apart.
Voces Unidas uses Moderna.