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R​ankos' Pharmacy COVID -19

Resource Center

We are honored to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to our community. We adhere to all guidance and guidelines. Rankos' Stadium Pharmacy has served Pierce County & Tacoma communities in the past providing vaccinations in a successful emergency response. 

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vaccinations


APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL VACCINATIONS. 


We cannot accommodate walk-in vaccinations at this time. 

*If no appointment slots are listed, that means we are booked up. Please check back regularly as we try to open more appointments slots every week. Thank you!*


You can sign up for other immunizations (like the flu shot) on t​he same form!


COVID-19 Vaccination INFORMATION

Updated 01/03/2022


**BOOSTER DOSES**

A booster dose is recommended when the immune response to the initial vaccine has likely decreased over time. The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends certain populations receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Boosters of Pfizer-BioNTech and Janssen (J&J) are both full doses, while Moderna's booster is a half dose.


Pfizer-BioNTech:

The CDC recommends a booster dose at least 6 months after completing the primary series for individuals ages 18+. 

  • 2-dose series for initial vaccination
  • FDA-approved for ages 16+
  • EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) for ages 5-15 


Moderna:

The CDC recommends a booster dose at least 6 months after completing the primary series for individuals ages 18+.

  • 2-dose series for initial vaccination 
  • EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) for ages 18+


J&J (Janssen):

The CDC recommends a booster dose at least 2 months after completing the primary dose for individuals ages 18+. 

  • 1 dose for initial vaccination 
  • EUA (Emergency Use Authorization) for ages 18+. 


Mix & Match COVID -19 Vaccine Boosters:

You may choose which COVID-19 vaccine you receive as a booster shot. Some people may  prefer  the vaccine type that they originally received, and others may prefer to get a different booster. CDC’s recommendations now allow for this type of mix and match dosing for  booster shots.

covid-19 and flu a&b curbside testing

Curbside testing is available by appointment only. All testing will be delivered to you at your car. Call us at 253-383-2411 when you arrive at your scheduled time. Please do not come into the pharmacy! 








Rankos' Stadium Pharmacy is honored to be a leading provider of the COVID-19 vaccinations to our community. We receive several requests to replace vaccine cards on a daily basis. We appreciate your understanding as we impose a $5.00 fee for this service. The fee covers our staff's time to coordinate resending your card in addition to the cost of mailing.


Updated November 2022

We currently DO NOT have COVID-19 take-home testing kits. We will update the website as soon as our stock is replenished. 



  • DO NOT ENTER THE PHARMACY! This is a curbside service only as we do not want to put anyone at risk of exposure. Please do not enter the pharmacy especially if you are experiencing symptoms, feel unwell or have been around anyone who has recently tested positive. 
  • Please call the pharmacy at 253-383-2411 when you park in one of our designated curbside pick-up spots. 
  • Only two tests per household per week. 
  • Tests can only be given to those who sign up for a time-slot. We do not have walk-in capacity. 
  • Rankos Pharmacy is NOT a testing site. We are only offering take home testing kits. 
  • We are collaborating with TPCHD to provide these testing kits to our community. Please reach out to TPCHD with any questions regarding the tests at 253-649-1500 or tpchd.org. 

resources

We have a dedicated COVID -19 email for all COVID -19 questions:

rankoscovid@gmail.com


We realize this is a difficult time for everyone & we are here for you. Please DO NOT CALL the general pharmacy line with appointment & COVID -19 questions. This line is RESERVED for pharmacy patients and prescribers. Calling our pharmacy line slows processes and decreases our ability to provide vaccinations & increase appointments.


Need a vaccination other than COVID -19? Email rankoscovid@gmail.com to make an appointment.

After Vaccination

V-Safe

Weekly Check-ins

V-safe is a smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to provide personalized health check-ins after you receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Through v-safe, you can quickly tell the CDC if you have any side effects. Depending on your answers, someone from CDC may call to check on you and get more information. V-safe will also remind you about further vaccine doses if needed. 

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