     Every day, more LA County Health Services patients are safely getting their COVID-19 vaccine. Maria Eudelia de Roldan, who turned 100 years old on January 8, was one of them!
Protect yourself from COVID-19 by getting the vaccine when it’s your turn. Have questions about COVID-19 testing, prevention or the vaccine? Ask your doctor or visit here.
Watch this short video to see what Health Services patients are saying about the vaccine.
Don’t Forget Your Second Vaccine Dose
It is very important to get both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Your body will not build the protection it needs if you do not get the second dose. Make sure you get your second dose at the place where you got your first dose. Be sure to bring your vaccination card with you. If you have questions about your second dose, call your clinic.
LA County Department of Public Health (DPH) Adding More Groups for Vaccines
We are following public health guidelines on when people can get the vaccine. DPH has announced these groups are next:
- Education and Childcare workers;
- Food and Agriculture workers;
- Emergency Services workers including law enforcement.
The number of vaccines available is still very limited but Health Services hopes to start vaccinating the next group soon.
The Truth about COVID-19 Vaccines
It’s important to know the truth versus myths about the COVID-19 vaccine. Read more here.
Will the COVID-19 vaccine make me sicker if I have a medical problem?
No. In fact, you could get really sick with COVID-19 if you have a health issue like diabetes or high blood pressure. The best way to protect your health is to get vaccinated. The vaccine is safe. You may feel side effects like body aches, tiredness or low fever. These are all signs that the vaccine is working.
Is it safe for me to get a COVID-19 vaccine if I would like to have a baby one day?
Yes. It is safe to get COVID-19 vaccine if you plan to get pregnant someday. Scientists study every vaccine carefully for side effects that happen right away and for many years after that. All of the scientific research today shows that the vaccine is safe for women to take even if they plan to have a baby in the future.
What if I am pregnant now?
COVID-19 could make you very sick and you may need to be hospitalized or you may have pregnancy complications. Please talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine.
 
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