Johnson and Johnson Vaccine Update

County of Los Angeles, California sent this bulletin at 04/26/2021 05:54 PM PDT
Environmental Health

Dear Food and Agriculture partners, 

LA County has resumed use of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine. After a careful safety review, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  have determined the J&J vaccine to be safe and effective in preventing COVID-19. Vaccine experts concluded that based on the available information, the chance of developing the unusual types of blood clots is very low. Vaccine providers with J&J doses should distribute the updated fact sheets to vaccine recipients and Public Health will be updating safety information about the vaccine shortly. 

The three vaccines that are currently available through the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) remain the most powerful tools we have in reducing transmission, preventing serious illness and death, and eventually ending the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage anyone eligible to make an appointment as soon as they can by visiting  www.VaccinateLACounty.com (English) and www.VacunateLosAngeles.com (Spanish).

We’re pleased to share the COVID-19 Vaccine Newsletter and encourage you to distribute it with your employees and others who might interested in receiving this information 

 

 

COVID-19 Vaccine Email Newsletter

Issue 11 April 26, 2021

 

Getting Vaccinated Has Never Been Easier!

COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for the week of April 26 -May 2nd are available NOW at County-run vaccination sites: 

The Forum

Office of Education (Downey)

Cal State University, Northridge

Pomona Fairplex

Balboa Sports Complex

Obregon Park

Palmdale Oasis Recreation Center

College of the Canyons

 

 

Don’t want to make an appointment? No problem!

A limited number of vaccines are available at County-run sites for those who don’t want to make an appointment. These doses are only available while supplies last and are available through Thursday, April 29th.  

You may arrive and register for your vaccine onsite from 9am-4pm at Fairplex, The Forum, CSUN and Office of Education in Downey.

Obregon Park and Balboa Sports Complex will take arrivals without appointments from 8:30-3pm. College of Canyons and Palmdale Oasis Recreation Center have no-appointment-required hours of 11am-7pm. 

In order to be vaccinated, you will need to show:

  1. Photo ID, and
  2. Proof that you live or work in LA County, and
  3. Proof that you are age 16 or older.

One document can cover all requirements (e.g. Drivers license) 

You do not need to show government issued ID and you do not need to be a US citizen to get a vaccine. You can view the required documentation here.

If you are 16 or 17:

  • Look for a site that offers the Pfizer vaccine as that is the only vaccine authorized for 16- and 17-year-olds. You will be turned away if you go to a site that does not offer Pfizer.
  • Bring your parent or guardian when you come for your Pfizer vaccine appointment. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to consent for vaccination.

*Note: People under age 16 cannot get vaccinated at this time because there are no vaccines authorized for use in this age group.

The Pfizer Vaccine is being offered at all County Run Vaccination sites April 26th - May 2nd. 

Ask a Question for Vaccine Safety Town Hall

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

VIRTUAL TOWN HALL ON COVID VACCINES 

Tuesday, April 27th, 2021

6:00PM

Moderator - Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Director LA County Dept. of Public Health

Speakers from the Department of Public Health:

Dr. Muntu Davis, LA County Health Officer

Dr. Sharon Balter, Director of Acute Communicable Disease Control Program

Dr. Seira Kurian, Director of Medical Affairs

 

WATCH ON: Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube @LAPUBLICHEALTH

Ask a question: TINYURL.COM/DPHVACCINETOWNHALL

 

It is recommended you follow @lapublichealth on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for when appointments will be made available.  

Always check with trusted sources for the latest accurate information about novel coronavirus:

 

The Department of Public Health is committed to promoting health equity and ensuring optimal health and well-being for all 10 million residents of Los Angeles County.

Through a variety of programs, community partnerships and services, Public Health oversees environmental health, disease control, and community and family health. Nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health comprises nearly 4,500 employees and has an annual budget of $1.2 billion. To learn more about Los Angeles County Public Health, please visit www.publichealth .lacounty.gov.

 

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Kind regards,    

Food and Agriculture Sector Team 

FoodandAg@ph.lacounty.gov