Get vaccinated—it’s safe, effective, and free

Vaccinations are in high demand. But you can find out when it’s your turn to get one. Sign up at myturn.ca.gov or call (833) 422-4255 and schedule your appointment, or get notified when appointments are available in your area.

COVID-19 vaccination is one of the most important tools to end the COVID-19 pandemic. The State will equitably distribute a safe and effective vaccine to everyone in California who wants it. We expect to have enough supplies to vaccinate most Californians by summer 2021.

When you can get vaccinated

California is allocating COVID-19 vaccines as they become available to ensure equitable distribution.

Vaccinations are prioritized according to age and risk. A portion of the California population can get vaccinated now, and the rest should have access by spring 2021.

Who can get vaccinated now:

Phase 1A

Est. 3M people

NOW VACCINATING

• Healthcare workers

• Long-term care residents

Phase 1B

Est. 12M people

NOW VACCINATING AS SUPPLIES ALLOW

• Individuals 65 and older

• Sector populations:

  • Agriculture and food

  • Education and childcare

  • Emergency services

· See CDPH’s Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Guidelines for details.

· Vaccinating those at higher risk

Beginning March 15, healthcare providers may use their clinical judgement to vaccinate individuals aged 16-64 who are deemed to be at the very highest risk to get very sick from COVID-19 because they have the following severe health conditions:

• 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.

See CDPH’s Provider Bulletin for details.

How to get vaccinated

How you will be vaccinated depends on when you are eligible and the available supply at the time you are eligible.

Schedule with My Turn

Healthcare workers and individuals 65+ who live or work in certain counties can book appointments immediately through the myturn.ca.gov site or by calling (833) 422-4255.

Educators and childcare providers under age 65 will be able to book an appointment on myturn.ca.gov with a special code. The State of California is working with local education and childcare organizations to distribute these codes. Learn more about the K-12 school staff and childcare vaccine allocation plan.

Online appointment scheduling for other groups and residents of other counties will be available soon statewide.

Data Source:covid19.ca.gov Website

Last Updated : March, 2, 2021