Vaccine Information
All 1st Dose vaccination appointments are now full. There is limited supply of vaccines. Appointments open on Monday mornings at 7 am online and at 8 am on the phoneline for those with limited internet access at 805-477-7161. Appointments also open throughout the week from cancellations and/or additional allocations from the state. |
Who can get vaccinated now
NOW VACCINATING
- Healthcare workers
- Long-term care residents
- Tri-County Regional Center Information
Are family member caregivers of regional center consumers eligible as healthcare providers for Phase 1A?
Yes, family member caregivers with direct risk of COVID-19 exposure who care for regional center consumers at high risk of COVID-19 complications and related fatalities including the following conditions: cerebral palsy, down syndrome, epilepsy, and individuals who have specialized health care needs, including dependence upon ventilators, oxygen, and other technology are eligible. This does not include other family members within the same household who do not provide direct care to the regional center consumer. Eligible family members must obtain documentation from their regional centers, verifying the qualifying condition of the family member cared for and caregiver status.
NOW VACCINATING
- Individuals 65 and older
- Essential workers in the following sectors: Food and Agriculture, Education and Childcare, Emergency Services
- Cancer, current with weakened immune system
- Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 or above
- Chronic pulmonary disease, oxygen dependent
- Down syndrome
- Solid organ transplant, leading to a weakened immune system
- Pregnancy
- Sickle cell disease
- Heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies (but not hypertension)
- Severe obesity (Body Mass Index ≥ 40 kg/m2)
- Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hemoglobin A1c level greater than 7.5%
OR
If as a result of a developmental or other severe high-risk disability one or more of the following applies:
- The individual is likely to develop severe life-threatening illness or death from COVID-19 infection
- Acquiring COVID-19 will limit the individual’s ability to receive ongoing care or services vital to their well-being and survival
- Providing adequate and timely COVID care will be particularly challenging as a result of the individual’s disability.
For more information, see CDHP Provider bulletin.
COVID 19 Vaccine Questions
It is free and you do not need insurance to receive the COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer and Moderna. For more information on each of these vaccines, read more here.
Pfizer has 95% efficacy and Moderna has 94.5% efficacy. Please note that even after receiving both doses, you should continue to follow measures to stop the spread as you can still transmit the virus to others.
Maximum efficacy can be expected two weeks after receiving your second dose.
Each site is slightly different and has accessibility considerations when making your registration. For information on each of the sites, please read additional information on the registration portal page.
The County will post additional appointments as more vaccine is received from the State. Generally, new appointments are posted on the website (link to portal) on Monday morning at 7:30am. If additional appointments are added throughout the week, a message will be sent to subscribers to inform them of the addition. Click here to subscribe.
Find more information here: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The County’s dose allocation varies from week to week and is determined by the state.
Essential workers are included in Phase 1B.
The criteria is set by the State (see CDPH Phases) and any local considerations are decided by the Health Officer.
All “reactions” to the vaccine should be reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System VAERS)
Videos
- COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A – Part 1
- COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A – Part 2
- Board of Supervisors 12-08-2020 (Covid-19 Update) from County of Ventura on Vimeo.
Additional Information
- County of Ventura COVID-19 Vaccination Task Force
- Pfizer Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers
- Moderna Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers
- COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Guidelines
- COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (The New England Journal of Medicine)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Recommendations on COVID-19 Vaccine
- When Can I Get Vaccinated?
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