All about the COVID-19 vaccination in California

In the latest round of vaccination, approx 4.4 million Californians are now eligible to book appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine after updated guidelines released by the state on Monday.

The state expanded vaccine eligibility to homeless people, transit workers and people aged between16 to 64.

If you live in California and you would like to get the shot of COVID-19 vaccine, but don’t know how to go for it? Then, this article is for you.

Check your name in the COVID-19 Vaccine Checklist

Vaccinate CA (@ca_covid) tweeted about its plan to vaccinate. The state of California lists 10 high-risk pre-existing conditions as eligible for the vaccine, but there are many more who can qualify under high risk.

You can trace your name on the checklist here.

The state of California only lists 10 high risk pre-existing conditions as eligible for the vaccine, but there are many more that could qualify as high risk!

Our new checklist can help you decide if you might qualify and should talk to your doctor: https://t.co/p55iabaV3t

— Vaccinate CA (@ca_covid) March 16, 2021

If you are not on the list, here is the way to fix your appointment

If your name is not on the list, then you can make an appointment with a local provider or your doctor. You can go through the tweet for the appointment.

Next week's appointments for food and agriculture, emergency services, public transit workers, and janitorial/custodial are AVAILABLE NOW at https://t.co/NPGxVItcEE. Appointments will fill up quickly! Appointments for those with under lying conditions will be released on Monday. pic.twitter.com/12W0lMkJ9G

— LA Public Health (@lapublichealth) March 13, 2021

Vaccination Centre: Where you can get your shot 

If you’re eligible for the vaccination, you can check with a large vaccination hub and/or a local vaccine provider, like a nearby pharmacy or your doctor.

Important Information that you should know 

Both vaccines Moderna and Pfizer require two doses, but the vaccine Johnson & Johnson requires only one. It’s best if you take both doses of the same company.

The timing between your first and second dose depends on which vaccine you received:

• Moderna: 4 to 6 weeks after your first dose
• Pfizer: 3 to 6 weeks after your first dose
• Johnson & Johnson: Only one dose.