Vaccine and Treatment

COVID-19 Information and Resources

For information about the COVID-19 vaccine and treatment, please use the drop-downs below:
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Vaccine Updates

As of 4/12/2021

As of April 12, the RI Department of Health will start vaccinating people 40+ years of age as well as 16 - 64 with underlying health conditions (view a list of underlying medical conditions). Towns are also giving the vacines. Click here for COVID-19 Vaccination Information in Your Community
You can make an appointment at state vaccination centers and town vaccination sites posted on the RI Department of Health website, www.vaccinateri.org.
You can also sign up on the websites of retail pharmacies at www.cvs.com and www.walgreens.com.
To receive updates as eligibility opens to new groups, click on the following link: Join the RIDOH’s Vaccine Interest Notification List. Enrolling in this list does NOT guarantee an appointment for vaccination.
Coastal patients may have the opportunity to receive the vaccine at locations other than Coastal Medical offices. If you are eligible for the vaccine through a non-Coastal location, we encourage you receive it through one of those other community resources.

Coastal is committed to keeping you informed with the most current news regarding the COVID-19 vaccine availability in Rhode Island and at Coastal Medical. Rest assured that we will share those updates with you as soon as we get them.

Please see below for an update on the COVID-19 vaccine from Coastal Medical's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Ed McGookin:

Click here to listen to the vaccine update

Click here to read the vaccine update

Vaccine General Information

Frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 Vaccine
COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ Sheet

What You Need To Know About COVID-19 Vaccine
https://youtu.be/fpwd8p3nXI0

Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Safe?
https://youtu.be/v61LnrwADWs

How mRNA Vaccines Work
https://youtu.be/SaSqbFfhsjk

What Happens After Your COVID-19 Vaccination?
https://youtu.be/TNswZa56hZw

When You've Been Fully Vaccinated - How to Protect Yourself and Others
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated.html

What Underlying Medical Conditions are Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccinations (age 16 and above)?
Underlying Medical Conditions

Treatment

Treatment for COVID-19 remains limited at this time. If you have tested positive for COVID-19 and meet certain criteria, your provider may recommend treatment with a new investigational medicine. There are benefits and risks associated with this medication and a discussion with your provider is important. These medicines have been authorized for emergency use for the treatment of COVID-19 by the FDA.

Patient information on Bamlanivimab
- Frequently asked questions on the emergency use authorization of Bamlanivimab
Patient information on Regeneron (Casirivimab and Imdevimab)
- Frequently asked questions on the emergency use authorization of Regeneron (Casirivimab and Imdevimab)