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Dear All,
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health strongly recommends all food and agricultural workers get vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and free to all eligible persons.
All on-site workers in food service, restaurants, grocery stores, farms, food manufacturing/processing plants, food warehouses and distribution networks are eligible for vaccination.
There are currently three COVID-19 vaccines approved by the FDA under Emergency Use Authorization. All three vaccines are highly effective at preventing severe disease, hospitalization and death from COVID-19. The best vaccine is the one available to you.
Vaccines are available in many different locations:
County-run MegaPODs (point of dispensing sites) or other large vaccination sites, pharmacies, hospitals, and community clinics listed on VaccinateLACounty.com
- Mobile vaccination clinics in partnership with worker unions, community-based organizations, and trade associations
- Food and Agricultural businesses in the City of Vernon are being vaccinated at their workplace or in mobile units by Stacy Medical/City of Vernon
- Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions, Costco, and Ralphs are offering vaccines to in-store, food distribution, and transport workers who are part of their grocery/pharmacy chains
- Some healthcare providers are offering vaccine – find out if your provider has vaccine by viewing the list of facilities and providers on the VaccinateLACounty.com appointment page or contact your doctor.
We have attached a document with instructions on how to book an appointment through www.vaccinatelacounty.com.
Although second dose vaccination appointments for this upcoming week will be prioritized at the county-run Mega-PODS, Monday appointments will be open to all eligible groups.
Food and agricultural workers have been critical in supporting our food supply during this time of crisis. COVID-19 vaccination is an important tool to help us get back to normal.
Please continue to check the website for updates on vaccine sites and appointments availability.
Kind regards,
Food and Agriculture Sector Team
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