If you got your first dose at a Walgreens, you can schedule your second dose at a different Walgreens location, as long as appointments are available and supply allows, according to a spokesperson. Things are changing rapidly, so we put together this guide, and will keep it updated with the most current, accurate information. According to L.A. Public Health's second dose website: If you got your first shot on or after Jan. 28, a pharmacist should help you schedule a second dose while you're waiting in the recovery area. Santa Clarita, CA 91321 Our on-site pharmacy can administer Flu Shots, Covid vaccines, Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J Covid newest booster shot and Back to School Vaccinations at no additional cost. If you received your first dose at a fire service site your info should have been transferred to the Othena system. You should get an email about your second dose. However, we are hearing from readers that it's not working this way for everyone. Ferrer previously said that the county's goal is for everyone to return for that second dose 21 or 28 days later, but acknowledged that second shots may be delayed if the county gets fewer doses than anticipated. Some states said their allotments were actually cut, forcing them to delay or cancel appointments. You are "guaranteed" a second dose, county officials say. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Updated: How to get your first and second COVID-19 vaccine doses in L.A. County, County by county, heres how to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Southern California, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. Im very happy, she said. The O.C. It was especially frustrating to hear reports of "vaccine tourism," where people from far-away places like New York traveled to Florida to take advantage of their open eligibility, she said. Breanna Lathrop, chief operations officer of the clinic, said she'd heard frustration from people in the community surrounding Good Samaritan, who said they didn't trust the online sign-up link in the county and couldn't get a call through. 1335 E. 103rd St. That led Sostento to partner with dozens of clinics across the country to provide support by serving as a call center for patients who had questions about the vaccines or wanted to set up an appointment. Or in some cases, there just isn't availability at the first location when it's time to complete your series. Jones recognizes finding and securing a second dose appointment can be difficult. Appointments for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are booked, she said, but there are appointments available for first-dose Moderna on Tuesday, and first-dose Pfizer on Wednesday and Thursday. Once contacted, if you need to change the time or date of your second dose appointment, there should be an email address listed where you can request to make a change. If this is not the way it happened for you, you should still be able to get the second shot. Until now, the FDA had cleared fourth doses only for people 12 and older withseverely weakened immune systems. If you already got your second dose and have tips to share, let us know! If you were one of the 15,000 people who had an appointment for a second shot at Orange County's Disneyland megapod through Feb. 22, the county says it will "tentatively" reschedule your appointment and share the details with you through Othena. Its been such a stress relief, just being able to walk around knowing that my chances of getting sick are already reduced. 833-540-0473 To get a second dose at a Long Beach Health Department Clinic, you must be able to prove that you got your first dose from one of the city health departments clinics, as documented on your white vaccine card. Josh Walker, co-founder and COO of Nomi, said that local health departments' websites were not built to handle the kind of traffic they're seeing now. Federal regulators approved additional COVID-19 vaccine shots Tuesday. 11AM 6PM, MARKET STREET CENTER Encino, CA 91316. This advice comes directly from the head of L.A. Public Health, Barbara Ferrer: Ask to speak with a site manager. You can also email support@carbonhealth.com if you need more assistance. You should also be getting two emails and a phone call to remind you about it, according to a spokesperson. While you are getting your first dose, look out for QR codes or instructions for booking your second dose appointment. The clinic is located in west Atlanta and serves a mostly Hispanic community, which has been hit hard by the pandemic, Lathrop said. So, I was thrilled to have an opportunity to get in, however short the notice, she said. The county has emphasized this point. Below is what vaccine providers told us about booking appointments specifically for your second dose. People who do not meet these criteria will not be vaccinated. FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks said regulators set the age at 50 because that's when chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes become more common, increasing the risks from COVID-19. BALBOA SPORTS COMPLEX. Less than two weeks later, the pause was lifted.). Residents with disabilities or without computer access can call 833-540-0473 between 8:00 am and 8:30 pm 7 days a week for assistance with appointments. At your first dose appointment, you should have been given a time and date to come back for your second dose. lists vaccination sites offering second doses on the COVID-19 response website. You have up to six weeks (42 days), according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Balboa gym is located at 2111 Pan American Plaza.Munoz said those interested in getting the vaccine should read information on the page, including eligibility requirements.Meanwhile, the Scripps Health-run Del Mar vaccination super station will close Wednesday, and Friday through Sunday, due to vaccine shortages, Scripps officials announced Monday.The site, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, has closed several times over the last several weeks due to vaccine shortages.Patients who have appointments scheduled at the super station on those dates should be rescheduled automatically through the MyTurn online appointment system.Vaccines are available at the super station by appointment only. media@ph.lacounty.gov. The slots will be open to anyone who lives or works in the county and is at least 16 years old, according to a statement issued Thursday afternoon. You are guaranteed a second dose from Kedren if you got your first one there, chief medical officer Dr. Kelly Jones confirmed in an email. However, "in exceptional situations" like not knowing which vaccine you got, or a lack of availability you can get the other vaccine "at a minimum interval of 28 days between doses.". If you got your first dose at Ritchie Valens, you will need to go to Balboa for your second; if you were initially vaccinated at Hazard & Belvedere, youll be going to El Sereno. This week, the county quietly updated things again: Well schedule it automatically and notify you, but if you never hear from us, just show up. The state is working with several Arizona groups to hold vaccine events targeted at people with disabilities, as well as their caregivers and families. Wed-Sun "Your body is learning to build up immunity," the department explained in a Feb. 4 email. These are run by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. You are supposed to get an email to "sign up for and secure" a second dose appointment. We will continue to update it as information becomes available. There are currently two versions of the. PHOENIX - Appointments for next week at Arizona's five state-run COVID-19 vaccination sites will be released at 11 a.m. Friday. A couple make their way with others in the "by appointment only" line to get vaccine shots to protect. County of Los Angeles You can book a second dose appointment "regardless of where first ones were obtained," according to a spokesperson. Just about 50 million doses of the two-shot vaccines have been distributed to the states so far and roughly 32 million of those have been administered, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They can't be made over the phone or by just showing up, and the slots typically fill up almost as soon as they're posted online. If you follow the guidance above but are told "no" at the vaccine site, here's what you can do. Get this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services. 833-540-0473. Vaccine sites "are providing 2nd dose[s] for people regardless of where they got their first dose," a spokesperson told us. Heller said it took her 3 weeks to finally get an appointment in her home county of Pinellas, though she was willing and tried to drive to other distribution sites up to four hours away. There are also different processes for private locations like health care providers, clinics, pharmacies and grocery stores that are offering vaccines and have their own policies. Fax: (213) 481-1406 Encino, CA 91316 Your appointment will likely be at the same place where you received your first dose, but possibly at a different county-run site (for example, if your initial vaccination site has since closed). There's limited evidence to tell how much benefit another booster could offer right now. Encino, CA 91316 833-540-0473 Wed-Sun 11AM - 6PM COVID-19 VACCINATIONS VAX-ON-THE-GO TEST KIT DISTRIBUTION Los Angeles County continues a drop-in COVID vaccination option for anyone 16 and older. But don't show up early. These county-run locations administered the Pfizer vaccine: Cal State Northridge, Magic Mountain, the Forum, the County Office of Education, and the Pomona Fairplex. These ones administered Moderna: El Sereno, Balboa Sports Complex, Hazard & Belvedere, and Ritchie Valens Recreation Center. Also, if you have any chance of going back to the location where you started your vaccine series, please try that first. We believe when reliable local reporting is widely available, the entire community benefits. "My parents would not have been able to do it on their own," Abruzzino said in a phone interview. People who are seeking second doses should contact the provider where they got the first dose to schedule the second dose appointment. For the purposes of this guide, we're going to assume you had your first dose already. Luke Money is a Metro reporter covering breaking news at the Los Angeles Times. Ron DeSantis had broken from the CDC's recommendations early on and opened the state's eligibility to the more than 4 million people age 65 and older in December. If that's not the case, go to this guide and figure out how and when to do that. (Los Angeles Times) To the editor: It was disturbing to see the image of elders in Encino. Some health clinics arranged call centers instead, but it was overwhelming to operate vaccine clinics while answering phones and treating patients, Agoada said. You should have been handed a white card with a date to return for a second dose. getting vaccinated in other Southern California counties? Newsom tweeted that 380,000 doses should be heading to California ASAP. Theres no downside to what were doing here, vaccinehunter.org website founder Brad Johnson told "NBC Nightly News." Vaccine information for the public and our Community Partners. Los Angeles County Department of Public Health vaccination sites will begin offering the second doses to eligible residents Wednesday at the following sites. Carbon Health says the notifications will arrive three to seven days before your second dose appointment, and will contain a link to reschedule your appointment if needed. FDA made the decision without input from its independent panel of experts that haswrestledwith how much data is required to expand shots. Los Angeles, CA 90002 However, 16- and 17-year-olds will need to have a parent or guardian with them. In Washington state, Kevin OKeefe, 65, told "NBC Nightly News" his son tipped him off that there were vaccine doses to be had after seeing a Jan. 29 tweet from the Swedish Medical Center in Seattle that a freezer had malfunctioned and their doses were in danger of being discarded. 11AM 6PM, OBREGON PARK You can book those appointments on the CVS website, in the CVS app, or by calling CVS Customer Service at 1-800-746-7287. The notification might not arrive immediately, though. 17015 Burbank Blvd. If you got your first dose before Jan. 22, Leung said you should've gotten your email already. Remember to bring your white vaccine record card or electronic vaccine record AND a photo ID.". When Miami-Dade started with the vaccine rollout, they saw hundreds of thousands of people simultaneously on the site trying to book appointments, he said. Those who aren't as tech savvy have recruited the help of younger family members or friends who can quickly maneuver through the registration process before all of the spots are taken. Cathy Pagano, a Queens resident in New York City, said she also had a difficult time signing up for a dose when New York expanded eligibility to people 65 and older in January. If you do not regularly take over-the-counter medicine (such as ibuprofen, aspirin, acetaminophen, or antihistamines), do not take them before you get a COVID-19 vaccination to try to prevent side effects. BALBOA SPORTS COMPLEX For the peace and comfort of our neighbors, the following activities are not permitted at Balboa: Baseball Diamond (Lighted), Basketball Courts (Lighted / Outdoor), Childrens Play Area, Community Room, Football Field (Lighted), Handball Courts (Lighted), Soccer Field (Unlighted), Tennis Courts (Lighted), Volleyball Courts (Lighted), Basketball Courts (Lighted / Indoor), Basketball, Baseball, Track and Field, Volleyball, Flag Football, Soccer Futsal, Archery, 2023 City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, Creating a Household & Registering for Activities, COACHES INTEREST AND CONTACT INFORMATION FORM, Bounce Houses, Jumpers and other inflatable attractions are not permitted. Next week, the government will hold a public meeting to debate if everyone eventually needs a fourth dose, possibly in the fall, of the original vaccine or an updated shot. Do be careful if you try this route though: sometimes, MyTurn will still link you to providers that only provide second doses to individuals who got their first doses with them. In recent weeks, the county updated that guidance to say that it will schedule them automatically and email you the date and time to confirm. According to the county, as of last Sunday, 83% of eligible county residents aged 5 and older had received at least one dose of COVID vaccine, and 75% were fully vaccinated. If you were vaccinated at one of the L.A. City Fire Department sites Dodger Stadium, Crenshaw Clinic, San Fernando Clinic, Lincoln Park Clinic, or Hansen Dam you will receive an email and text from Carbon Health with information about your second appointment. It took me some time to negotiate the website and to understand that I was not being offered various sites, days or times, that this was a first-come, first-served opening about 20 minutes from my house, she said. Any arm is better than the trash.. Department of Public Health Interactive dashboard includes doses, maps, and demographics. Two of those sites have closed. In mid-February, severe winter weather across the country delayed some planes carrying thousands of doses of the Moderna vaccine to Southern California. The spokesperson provided LAist a sample appointment email. Or it's really far away and difficult to get to again. Winter Sport Registration will continue until all league divisions are full. *Participation and hours may vary. City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. But that email might not come immediately - or even by the date listed on your white vaccination record card. Step one is to figure out who runs the location where you got the first one. Public Health has made reasonable efforts to provide accurate translation. The procedures differ somewhat from there. You should have an option to reschedule (if needed). These cities have their own public health departments. SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. The city of San Diego has vaccination appointments available Tuesday through Thursday at the Balboa Municipal Gym, it was announced Monday.San Diego Fire-Rescue personnel will administer the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, according to department spokeswoman Monica Munoz. 833-540-0473 Commerce, CA 90040 Wed-Sun. Please check back later for availability.". It was so extremely frustrating," said Jane Heller, a 70-year-old author and screenwriter based in Florida. Residents with disabilities or without computer access can call 833-540-0473 between 8:00 am and 8:30 pm 7 days a week for assistance with appointments. It is on you to find an appointment when your second dose is due. "Having these types of side effects soon after vaccination does NOT mean that you have COVID-19.". Mayor Eric Garcetti said you'll get notified about that new appointment via email, text, or phone call. There are currently two versions of the vaccine being distributed in the greater Los Angeles area that require two doses. the Forum (Inglewood), Balboa Sports Complex (Encino . Appointments are wide open in other counties too. "If an individual can make an appointment on the shared website, that is the best way to assure their dose.". This is not how it always worked: Carbon Health just recently took over the City of LA's vaccine appointment system. County of Los Angeles The company has worked with the county on a new site that can handle massive numbers of people logging on at the same time. 313 N. Figueroa Street, Room 806 Kaiser Permanente offers appointments to both members and non-members. 833-540-0473 Appointment Only All three immunization clinics are seeing patients primarily through scheduled appointments to allow proper social distancing in the clinic. Thats how Martha Crawford, 56, a psychotherapist and cancer survivor in Santa Fe, New Mexico, got her Covid-19 vaccination in a state which is still largely limiting shots to front-line health care workers and people over age 75. You should receive a message about this, with an option to reschedule, if necessary. Here's what we know so far about how the second doses, including what's supposed to be happening, and what you've told us is actually happening. Many sites in Southern California that are run by county and city public health departments are notifying people about second doses in roughly the same way: they're contacting people when a second dose is available, and scheduling an appointment at that time. He earned his bachelors degree in journalism from the University of Arizona. 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