VAX with PRIDE: Bay Area’s First LGBTQ+ Focused and Affirming Vaccination Events
Come get your COVID-19 vaccination at Vax with PRIDE, the Bay Area’s first LGBTQ+ focused and affirming free vaccine events.
Take pride in helping prevent the spread and have a blast with a photo booth, DJ, and free giveaways! Individuals receiving vaccines will get a $5 Starbucks gift card, free wellness toolkit, and more! Plus, you can enter for a chance to win two tickets to SF Pride Movie Night at Oracle Park!
No insurance needed. All gender identities, sexualities, ethnicities, and statuses are welcome.
Getting vaccinated is the best way to safely get back to doing all the things you love. Your protection against COVID-19 means that you can safely be with loved ones, travel, and dine at restaurants.
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
COVID-19 vaccines will be available to ALL individuals 12 years and older who are seeking their first shot of a two-dose COVID vaccine. Walk-ups are welcome and encouraged, but appointments are available for your convenience. Schedule an appointment with Stanford Health Care.
Aloha Roller Rink at Eastridge Center
2190 Eastridge Loop
San José, CA 95122
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
COVID-19 vaccines will be available to ALL individuals 12 years and older. Ages 12+ can choose Pfizer, a two-dose COVID vaccine. Ages 18+ can choose Johnson & Johnson, a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. Available on a walk-up basis only. No appointments available.
Indian Health Center
602 E Santa Clara St
San José, CA 95112
No Insurance Needed
No medical insurance is needed. Everyone will be served at no charge without judgement or discrimination.
Safe Zone
All People are Welcome
- All Ages
- All Ethnicities
- All Nationalities & Immigration Statuses
- All Genders
- All Sexual Orientations
Safety First
Everyone’s health and safety is important to us. Everyone is required to wear a face covering that must cover the nose and mouth completely. Everyone will be required to practice physical distancing, maintaining at least 6 feet apart.
Acceptable face coverings must be worn at all times, such as:
- Disposable mask
- Cloth mask
- Religious face covering
A face shield does NOT replace a mask/face covering, but can be an added level of protection for those that wish to wear one.
Consent for Minors to Receive Vaccine
A parent, guardian, or other person legally authorized to make healthcare decisions for the person being vaccinated must be present at the vaccination site and sign the consent form, or you need to print out a copy of the form, have a parent or guardian sign it, and then bring it to the vaccination appointment. In addition, if the parent, guardian, or other legal representative is not present at the appointment, they must be available by phone at the time of the appointment if discussion is needed with the decisionmaker.
A signed consent form
A parent or legal guardian with you
A telephone call to your parent or legal guardian
Free VTA Rides to COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
The Eastridge Mall and Indian Health Center are easily accessible by public transit. Santa Clara County, VTA has created an interactive map for the public to find a list of the current vaccination locations, along with the bus or light rail routes to take. Transit trips to vaccination sites are free. Visit www.VTA.org for route planning and schedules.
Parking is Easy
Eastridge Center offers plenty of FREE parking.
Indian Health Center has street parking along E. Santa Clara Street and and N. 13th Street. Visitors can also park in the nearby Valley Health Center Downtown parking lot. Do not park on S. 13th Street.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Volunteer
If you enjoy helping the community, there are several ways to help. We promise to provide volunteers a safe and rewarding experience.
LGBTQ+ Wellness has remained a core area of advocacy from Project MORE’s inception. Community feedback and public health data continue to underscore health disparities, discrimination, and barrier to accessing affordable, inclusive, competent healthcare, and wellness services. This is why we have worked extensively to educate, advocate, and connect the queer community with the resources they need to live healthy lives through initiatives like Vax with PRIDE.
VAX with PRIDE is a community intuitive of Project MORE in partnership with the Santa Clara County Office of LGBTQ Affairs, County of Santa Clara Public Health Department, Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Center, Silicon Valley Pride, Indian Health Center, Stanford Health Care, Valley Medical Center Foundation, and Eastridge Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
What vaccines will be available?
Q: What vaccines will be available?
A: On May 22, Pfizer BioNTech or Moderna will be available. Those between the ages of 12 and 17 will receive Pfizer BioNTech. Individuals 18 and up will receive whichever is available, and may not have a choice between the two. On May 26, Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be available and are only available to adults 18 years and older.
Who is able to receive a vaccine?
Q: Who is able to receive a vaccine?
A: Anyone who meets the age requirements. No geographic restrictions.
Will I need to wait after getting my vaccine?
Q: Will I need to wait after getting my vaccine?
A: Yes. After you receive your vaccine, you will be asked to wait approximately 15 minutes before leaving the premises.
Why should I get vaccinated?
Q: Why should I get vaccinated?
A: Getting vaccines enables you to get back to doing the things you did before the pandemic. According to the CDC, fully vaccinated individuals have greater ability to travel and interact with friends and family and only need to use a mask when required by local laws, businesses, and during travel in public places.
Will I get to choose which vaccine I receive?
Q: Will I get to choose which vaccine I receive?
A: Certain vaccines will be offered on certain days, however when more than one vaccine is offered, those 16 and older will, in most cases, not be permitted to choose which vaccine they receive.
Can I make an appointment?
Q: Can I make an appointment?
A: Yes! Appointments can be made through Stanford Health Care’s scheduling website for the May 22 vaccine event ONLY. Both events allow walk-up visitors. To schedule an appointment visit https://myhealth.stanfordhealthcare.org/#/embedded-schedule/vt=1575&dept=8015190001.
Will I be able to make a follow up appointment if I need a second dose?
Q: Will I be able to make a follow up appointment if I need a second dose?
A: Second dose appointments are made during your first dose visit. If you need to schedule a follow up appointment for your second dose, you can do so through Stanford Health Care’s website.
Is Project MORE offering other vaccines at these events?
Q: Is Project MORE offering other vaccines at these events?
A: No. For these dates, only vaccines against COVID-19 will be available.
Will people under 18 need permission from a parent or guardian?
Q: Will people under 18 need permission from a parent or guardian?
A: Yes. Those between the ages of 12 and 17 will need permission from a parent or legal guardian. This can either be a signed consent form, a telephone call to a parent or legal guardian, or a parent or legal guardian physically present at the time of the vaccine. A consent form can be downloaded here.
Vax with PRIDE details are subject to change without notice. All attendees are required to abide by all California and County of Santa Clara health and safety guidelines, including use of face coverings and physical distancing. Individuals who refuse to abide by such rules, will be asked to leave or denied entry.
All attendees are attending at their own risk and release any and all liability of Project MORE and their presenting and community partners by entering the event. *Limited to while supplies last.