All NOAH employees (regardless of prior COVID vaccination status) are required to either receive one dose of the Pfizer or Moderna* updated COVID-19 vaccine or complete a COVID-19 Vaccine Declination Form. Employees will upload their proof of vaccination or declination to Paycom before November 17.
IMPORTANT TIP:
If you have uploaded your COVID vaccine document and are still getting Paycom reminders, you most likely have not uploaded it to the right place. Please ensure you are uploading it to your checklist by following these instructions.
Employee Flu Vaccine Compliance Per Health Center
| Cholla Health Center | 79% |
| Copperwood I and II Health Centers | 81% |
| Desert Mission Health Center | 82% |
| Dreamy Draw/remote | 84% |
| Midtown Health Center | 83% |
| Palomino Health Center | 85% |
| Venado Valley Health Center | 95% |
| Total | 83% |
Employee COVID Vaccine Compliance Per Health Center
| Cholla Health Center | 60% |
| Copperwood I Health Center | 63% |
| Copperwood II Health Center | 50% |
| Desert Mission Health Center | 64% |
| Dreamy Draw/remote | 78% |
| Midtown Health Center | 73% |
| Palomino Health Center | 56% |
| Venado Valley Health Center | 60% |
NOAH will offer updated Pfizer COVID-19 to employees free of charge at the following locations and times (no appointment necessary):
Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday through November 17
| Copperwood Health Center | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
| Palomino Health Center | 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
| Desert Mission Health Center | 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. |
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday through November 17
| Cholla Health Center | 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
| Midtown Health Center | 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday through November 17
| Venado Valley Health Center | Tuesday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Every Tuesday through November 17
| Dreamy Draw | 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. |
If you chose to decline the COVID-19 vaccine, you will be required to wear a mask while in any NOAH facility during the respiratory season (September 1, 2023 – May 1, 2024) and outbreaks, as directed by NOAH leadership.
Once you have received your vaccine or completed an exemption form, you will need to upload your document to Paycom before November 17. See our article on Uploading Documents to Paycom for step-by-step instructions.
*You may choose to receive an updated Novavax, instead of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. NOAH requires one dose of Novavax if previously vaccinated for COVID-19 or two doses if unvaccinated.
NOAH Specific Q&A
What if I filled out a COVID-19 exemption form in the past?
You will still need to submit a declination for the updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine.
If I received a COVID-19 bivalent booster and/or primary series, do I still need to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine?
Yes. All NOAH employees will need to either receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine or complete a declination form.
Can I get my Influenza and updated COVID-19 vaccine at the same time?
Yes, there is no recommended waiting period between getting a COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines. You can go to one of the NOAH locations during the time periods listed above and receive both vaccines.
Can I receive my updated COVID-19 vaccine from a provider outside of NOAH?
Yes, you may receive your updated COVID-19 vaccine from the provider of your choice. Make sure you receive proof of administration so you can upload it into Paycom. You can search for COVID-19 vaccine providers here.
I uploaded my COVID vaccine document, so why am I still getting Paycom reminders?
You have most likely not uploaded it to your checklist. Please follow these instructions to upload your proof of COVID vaccination or declination.
General Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Information
What is different about the updated COVID vaccine?
This will be the only COVID vaccine that’s available this fall. This updated vaccine is a monovalent vaccine, meaning there’s only one component, compared with the previous bivalent COVID vaccine.
Why should you get the updated vaccine?
The virus that causes COVID-19 is always changing, and protection from COVID vaccines declines over time. Receiving an updated vaccine can restore protection and provide enhanced protection against the variants responsible for most infections.
Is the new vaccine considered a “booster”?
The FDA has shifted to calling the new COVID-19 vaccines “updated vaccines”. The change in wording is in anticipation of needing to provide updated formulas annually, similar to the flu shot, which changes each year.
I received a Moderna, J&J, or Novavax vaccine in the past. Is it safe to receive an updated Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine?
Yes, everyone 5 years and older should get one dose of the updated Pfizer or Moderna vaccine regardless of past COVID-19 vaccinations.
Can I get vaccinated against COVID-19 while I am currently sick with COVID-19?
No. You should wait to be vaccinated until after you complete your isolation period to avoid potentially exposing healthcare personnel and others during the vaccination visit.
If I already had COVID-19 and recovered, do I still need to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
You should get a COVID-19 vaccine even if you already had COVID-19. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine after you recover from COVID-19 infection provides added protection against COVID-19. You may consider delaying your vaccine by 3 months. People who already had COVID-19 and do not get vaccinated after their recovery are more likely to get COVID-19 again than those who get vaccinated after their recovery.
If I had COVID recently, when should I get the updated vaccine?
It’s important to stay up to date with your vaccines. According to the CDC, you can wait three months since your symptoms began or, for asymptomatic cases, since you first tested positive. As always, discuss with your doctor beforehand.
Are there any side effects to the updated vaccine that are different from previous shots?
No, the possible side effects for the updated vaccine are the same as with the previous vaccines.
If I’m pregnant or planning to become pregnant, can I get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Yes, COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to get pregnant now, as well as people who might become pregnant in the future.
For any questions, please reach out to employeehealth@noahhelps.org
