Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. How can I get my first shot? 

A. Vaccination is by appointment only and appointments are scheduled on our website only, never over the phone or by walking into the store. We are following the guidelines set forth by Sacramento County Department of Public Health. We cannot vaccinate persons outside of the tier system which is being followed by the Sacramento County Department of Public Health.  Please click here to visit their website for more information. As of March 15, 2021 we are now able to provide vaccinations for healthcare workers, individuals age 65 and older, law enforcement and emergency services personnel, child care and education workers, food and agriculture workers, patients with underlying conditions as defined by the Department of Public Health. You will be required to provide PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY if you are under 65 years old PRIOR TO VACCINATION. This can be a pay stub, work ID, or similar or if you have a qualified medical condition you can bring paperwork such as a visit summary or labwork from your most recent healthcare provider visit. If you live or work in Sacramento County and you meet the criteria for vaccination now, click here to schedule an appointment for your first dose vaccine. Please note that your appointment will be canceled if you do not live or work in Sacramento County or if you do not meet the criteria as defined by the Sacramento County Department of Public Health for vaccination at the time the appointment is scheduled. Please note that we are only allocated vaccines for residents of or people working in Sacramento County.

Q. When will I receive my second shot?

A. Please whenever possible return to the same location where you received your first shot to receive your second shot. Read the next FAQ regarding “Where will I receive my second shot” for more info. Do NOT schedule your second shot if you have not received your first shot. We will cancel any appointments which are scheduled for second shots if you have not already received your first shot from this pharmacy.  Additionally, you will receive an automated phone call reminding you to schedule your second shot. As per CDC guidelines, there will be a minimum of 28 days from receipt of your first Moderna COVID vaccine and as of the most recent guidance issued the second shot should be scheduled within 42 days of the first shot. If you have further questions about this, please refer to the CDC Guidelines available by clicking here. 

Q. Where will I receive my second shot?

A. Please whenever possible return to the same location where you received your first shot to receive your second shot. Read the next FAQ regarding “Where will I receive my second shot” for more info. Do NOT schedule your second shot if you have not received your first shot. We will cancel any appointments which are scheduled for second shots if you have not already received your first shot from this pharmacy.  Additionally, you will receive an automated phone call reminding you to schedule your second shot. As per CDC guidelines, there will be a minimum of 28 days from receipt of your first Moderna COVID vaccine and as of the most recent guidance issued the second shot should be scheduled within 42 days of the first shot. If you have further questions about this, please refer to the CDC Guidelines available by clicking here. If and ONLY if you received your first shot from Pucci’s Pharmacy, you can click here to schedule your second shot. Remember to bring your COVID vaccine card with you at the time of your second appointment.

Q. How can I get on your Standby List for extra vaccines?

A. Unfortunately we have reached our capacity and can no longer accept names for a standby list. Please do not call or email us to be added to the list. We cannot manage the number of calls and emails we are getting while also effectively caring for our patients. 

Q. Can I come stand at the pharmacy at the end of the day to wait for a vaccine?

A. Absolutely NOT. Stay home and stay safe. We will call the highest risk persons on our wait list at the end of the day in the unlikely event that we have vaccinations remaining because someone did not show up for their scheduled appointment.  ​

Q. How will I schedule my appointment for the second shot?

A. If and ONLY if you received your first shot from Pucci’s Pharmacy, you can click here to schedule your second shot. Additionally, you will receive an automated phone call reminding you to schedule your second shot. As per CDC guidelines, there will be a minimum of 28 days from receipt of your first Moderna COVID vaccine and as of the most recent guidance issued the second shot should be scheduled within 42 days of the first shot. If you have further questions about this, please refer to the CDC Guidelines available by clicking here. 

Q. Can I call or email to schedule an appointment?

A. No. Please do not call or email the pharmacy. The reservation process will be completed on our website only. We cannot accommodate the volume of phone calls coming into the pharmacy for scheduling vaccines. Please use the website for scheduling.

Q. What if I don’t have internet access?

A. Please have a family member, friend, or neighbor help you schedule via the website.  A huge THANK YOU goes out to everyone who has helped us in the process of getting these shots delivered to the healthcare providers and long term care residents we have vaccinated thus far. THANK YOU to those individuals who have answered the call to get somewhere in a hurry to use up the remaining vaccines at some of the facilities where we had extra doses that would have gone to waste. THANK YOU to the nurses, dentists, dental assistants, pharmacists, pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians, medical assistants, veterinarians, and all the others who have volunteered and helped manage the clinics we’ve had in the store and offsite. We are overwhelmed with gratitude.