Vaccine Information
View the progress statewide on the State’s vaccine dashboard.
Who is eligible for a COVID vaccine?
COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for anyone age 5 and older.
- Pfizer BioNtech is FDA Emergency Use Authorized for ages 5 and older
- Pfizer BioNtech is FDA Approved for ages 16 and older
- The Moderna vaccine is FDA Emergency Use Authorized for ages 18 and older
It is encouraged that children receive COVID 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 5.
View eligibility information about booster shots.
Information about COVID vaccines for children and teens.
For individuals 5-15 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 age 5 and up. COVID vaccines and 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.
MyTurn displays Public Health operated clinics as well as those from some of the pharmacies and providers. Additional vaccine sites can be found by reviewing the list of Ventura County pharmacies, or by visiting the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program at Vaccines.gov. Participating pharmacies include: Albertsons, Costco and Sam’s Club (Costco nor Sam’s membership is not required), CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, and Walmart.
Most vaccination providers, including pharmacies, accept walk-ins or same-day appointments. Individuals are encouraged to schedule an appointment to assure their vaccine.
County of Ventura Sponsored Clinics
County Public Health operates vaccination clinics at the following locations. 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
(In WIC office, suite 170) Walk-in hours:
Vaccine: Pfizer and Moderna |
| South Oxnard Public Health (C Street)
(Storefront facing Saviers Rd. at Centerpoint Mall) Walk-in hours:
Vaccine: Pfizer and Moderna |
Pediatric appointments are available at the following Public Health sites. Please schedule your appointment for your child age 5 to 11 years 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 By appointment only:
Vaccine: Pfizer |
| South Oxnard Public Health (C Street)
2500 S. C Street, Suite B1 By appointment only:
Vaccine: Pfizer |
Public Health also offers mobile clinic events at various sites throughout the county each week. See the flyers below to view the upcoming mobile clinics.
COVID Clinic is a private company (not affiliated with the County of Ventura) that also offers FREE Mobile Vaccination Clinics. Request the Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to your event or location at no cost. Businesses or organizations should have at least 35 people that would like to get vaccinated. Request the COVID Clinics mobile unit by emailing grouptesting@covidclinic.org.
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.
Pharmacies Offering Vaccinations
Click here for a list of pharmacies offering COVID-19 vaccines in Ventura County. Please visit vaccines.gov or contact the pharmacy to ensure the pharmacy is offering the vaccine you wish to receive.
Specialty Clinics and Pop-up Events
FREE Mobile Vaccination Clinics: We Will come to Your Event!
Request the Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to your event or location at no cost.
Businesses or organizations must have at least 35 people that would like to get vaccinated.
Register by emailing grouptesting@covidclinic.org.
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. The South Oxnard Clinic is currently the only outdoor site, which can accommodate individuals needing to remain in their vehicles if necessary.
- 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.
- If you plan to use a walk-in clinic for your second dose, please be sure to select a clinic offering the vaccine you received for your first dose. If you arrive at a site for a second dose vaccination before the wait period has ended, you will be turned away. Please refer to your vaccination card and count the appropriate calendar days, starting the day after you received your first dose.
- 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 and other important.
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 ages 5-17, 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 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 - Valley Express (thru Sept 30, 2021) serving Santa Paula, Fillmore, Piru and surrounding unincorporated areas
(805) 933-2267 - Thousand Oaks Transit (805) 375-5467
- Moorpark City Transit (805) 375-5467
- Simi Valley Transit (thru Sept 1, 2021) (805) 583-6456
COVID 19 Vaccine Questions
The mobile team can help. 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.
- 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 CAIRHelpDesk@cdph.ca.gov
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.
COVID-19 Vaccines are now available by appointment at MyTurn.ca.gov and by walk-in! You can register to receive your vaccine at dozens of locations across Ventura County at MyTurn.ca.gov or by calling the CA COVID-19 Hotline at 833-422-4255.
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)
The best vaccine is the first vaccine that is available. Click here for more information.
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Additional Information
- County of Ventura COVID-19 Vaccination Task Force
- Federal Retail Pharmacy Program
- CDC How Do I Find a COVID-19 Vaccine?
- 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
