The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is now available for ages 18 and older. Starting Monday 8/1/22 we will have Novavax available (primary series only) at the County’s Public Health Clinics in North Oxnard and the South Oxnard Storefront. |
Vaccine Information
Who is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine?
COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for anyone ages 6 months and older.
- Novavax is FDA Emergency Use Authorized for ages 18 years and older (primary series only)
- Pfizer BioNtech is FDA Emergency Use Authorized for ages 6 months to 15 years
- Pfizer BioNtech is FDA Approved for ages 16 and older
- Moderna vaccine is FDA Emergency Use Authorized for ages 6 months to 17 years
- Moderna vaccine is FDA approved for ages 18 and older
It is encouraged that children receive COVID-19 vaccines at their doctor’s offices. Vaccines are also offered at various locations including pharmacies, ambulatory care clinics, and public health clinics. Visit www.vaccines.gov to find a vaccine site offering vaccines to children over the age of 6 months.
For individuals under 15 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must accompany the minor to a vaccination site, provide verification of identity and relationship, and give verbal consent for the minor to be vaccinated.
If a parent is unable to accompany them, minors 16 and older are permitted to have written consent or conduct a video call with Public Health Staff whereby the parent/legal guardian provides verification of identity and relationship, and gives verbal consent for the minor to be vaccinated. The consent form can be found at: Ventura County Department of Public Health Consent Form.
Where and How Can I Get My Vaccine?
Safe, free, and effective COVID-19 vaccines are now available to everyone ages 6 months and up. COVID-19 vaccines are offered at over 200 sites in Ventura County by a network of medical offices, community clinics, pharmacies, Public Health clinics and mobile clinics. Vaccine appointments may be made on MyTurn or by calling (833) 422-4255 (available in multiple languages) for scheduling support.
Homebound vaccination information. Are you or a loved one homebound and in need of the vaccine? Please call the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging at 805-477-7300 or email covidmobileclinic@ventura.org to request a visit from the mobile team. There is no cost for the visit. This service is available for any homebound individual 12 years old or older.
County of Ventura Sponsored Clinics
County Public Health operates COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the following locations for everyone ages 5 and up. Appointment is encouraged but not required. Want to plan ahead? Make an appointment at MyTurn.ca.gov or call the CA COVID-19 Hotline at 833-422-4255.
North Oxnard Public Health
2240 E. Gonzales Rd, Suite 140 Hours:
Vaccine: Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, Novavax |
South Oxnard Public Health
(Storefront facing Saviers Rd. at Centerpoint Mall) Hours:
Vaccine: Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, Novavax |
Pediatric Pfizer vaccines for ages 6 months to 4 years and pediatric Moderna vaccines for ages 6 months to 5 years are available at the below sites. Appointments are strongly encouraged, but limited walk-ins are available. Schedule an appointment at MyTurn.ca.gov or call the CA COVID-19 Hotline at 833-422-4255.
North Oxnard Public Health
2240 E. Gonzales Rd., Suite 140 Hours:
Vaccine: Pfizer, Moderna |
South Oxnard Public Health (C Street)
2500 S. C St., Suite B1 Hours:
Vaccine: Pfizer, Moderna |
Mobile Vaccination Clinic Events
Public Health also offers mobile vaccination clinic events at various sites throughout the county each week. See the flyers below to view the upcoming mobile clinics.
3rd Round of Free At Home Test Kits (May 17 2022) Every home in the U.S. is now eligible to order a 3rd round of 8 additional free at-home, rapid COVID-19 tests. Getting tested, along with vaccinations and masking, help us reduce the chances of spreading COVID-19 and its variants. For free at-home COVID-19 tests, visit covidtests.gov or call 1-800-232-0233. |
Know Before You Go
- Most of the County of Ventura vaccination sites are indoor sites and require some walking to get from the parking area into the vaccination site. Please plan accordingly based on any mobility limitations.
- Only Service Animals as defined by ADA are allowed inside vaccination sites.
- Minors will require parental consent either in-person or through virtual verification at the time of the appointment.
Post Vaccine Information
- After receiving your first dose of Pfizer or Moderna, you will become eligible for your second dose after a waiting period of 21 days for Pfizer and 28 days for Moderna. Once you become eligible, you have a window of approximately 14 days to receive your second dose to ensure maximum efficacy. You do not need to receive your second dose on the exact date you become eligible.
- You will be given information about follow-up post vaccination at your appointment. Site staff will provide instructions on how to enroll in V-Safe Post Vaccine Follow-Up Information.
What To Bring To Your Appointment
Bring a form of documentation with your name on it. You do not need a government-issued ID to receive a vaccine. Undocumented individuals are eligible to receive a vaccine regardless of their immigration status. Examples of acceptable documentation include: student ID, library card, rental agreement, utility bill, a REAL ID, state driver’s license or identification card, passport, among others. For minors under the age of 17 years, please have proof of birthdate in your documents (birth certificate, school portal information, passport, etc.)
Free Transportation to Get Vaccinated
For a limited time, some providers are offering free transportation to vaccination centers. Please contact the providers in advance to schedule transportation.
- Ventura County Area Agency on Aging: For older adults ages 60+ for testing or vaccine
(805) 477-7300 - Gold Coast Transit serving Oxnard, Ventura, Port Hueneme, Ojai, and surrounding unincorporated areas
(805) 485-2319
*Must schedule a day in advance
COVID 19 Vaccine Questions
- Get a digital copy of your COVID-19 vaccine record at https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/.
- You can request a copy of your vaccination records directly from the California Immunization Registry by filling out this form: https://cairforms.cairweb.org/AuthorizationToRelease/AuthorizationToRelease. If you are not able to complete this form, contact the CAIR Help Desk 800-578-7889 or email CAIRHelpDesk@cdph.ca.gov
It is free and you do not need insurance to receive the COVID-19 vaccine
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.
Find more information here: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
All “reactions” to the vaccine should be reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System VAERS)