Booster for All FDA-Approved Vaccines Now Available
Los Angeles County is now administering boosters for all three FDA-approved vaccines; Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson.
For people who received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, booster shots are recommended for everyone who was vaccinated two or more months ago.
LA County residents eligible for a booster dose of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine include those who received the second of the two-dose vaccine series at least 6 months ago and are:
- 65 years and older OR
- Age 18 and older who live in long-term care settings OR
- Age 18 and older who have underlying medical conditions OR
- Age 18 and older who work or live in high-risk settings.
All eligible individuals are now allowed to choose a different brand from their original vaccine as a booster.
When getting your booster, you should bring proof of their primary vaccine series, such as the white vaccination card, a photo of the white vaccination card, or a digital record. At many sites, you may be asked to sign an attestation form indicating you meet the criteria to receive the booster if you don’t have proof of vaccination.
You can make an appointment for their booster by using MyTurn.CA.gov or the County website at VaccinateLACounty.com and for more information about booster shots. Additionally, many pharmacies and clinics countywide may be accepting appointments through their own systems.
If you need a ride to get your vaccination, you can reach out to the Public Health call center at 1-833-540-0473 and you will be connected to free transportation.
For additional information, visit the CDC webpage COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot.
When planning your Halloween activities, think about your and your family’s level of risk and remember where COVID-19 spreads more easily:
• Closed spaces with poor air flow
• Crowded places with many people nearby
• Close contact settings especially where people are talking, laughing, screaming, or breathing heavily close together.
If there are unvaccinated persons in your household, choose the safer Halloween options. This is especially important for unvaccinated older adults or people with certain medical conditions, or vaccinated persons with weakened immune systems. Visit the Reducing Risk website to learn more about staying safe and preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Get Vaccinated Now to Be Ready for Halloween. If you and/or your family are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, make it a priority to get vaccinated as soon as possible. This will provide extra protection while celebrating the holiday. It takes a few weeks to be fully protected. Get your COVId-19 Vaccine today to ensure protection for the holidays. Get vaccinated against the flu as well.
Safer Halloween options are situations where it is easier to keep a distance from others, wear a face mask correctly, and avoid mixing with a lot of different people, especially if you don’t know their vaccination status and recent risks. Ideas for Safer Activities Include:
• A scavenger hunt - give your kids a list of Halloween-themed things to look for outdoors, like different types of decorations. Keep a distance from people outside your household.
• Hold a virtual costume party online.
• Exchange candy with families you know. Drop off a Halloween treat at the doorstep to surprise the kids.
• Trick-or-treat inside your home with your family by hiding candy for your kids to find. For a fun surprise, hide yourself, too!
• Have a spooky movie night or a Halloween craft or pumpkin carving party with the family.
• Organize a neighborhood costume parade outdoors. Don’t forget to physically distance. Bring and wear a face mask in case it gets crowded.
• Keep your group small. Limit your group to your immediate household or to a small group that you know well. Avoid mixing with many different families. Don’t be afraid to ask about people’s vaccination status and recent risks before deciding who is safe to trick-or-treat with.
• Wear a face mask. Be creative and make your face mask part of your costume. A costume mask is NOT a substitute for a face mask that protects against COVID-19.
Do not wear a costume mask over a face mask. It can make breathing more difficult. Wear a face mask if you are in a crowded outdoor place and if you must be indoors with others. Make sure that everyone in your group wears a face mask consistently and correctly if your group includes different households, especially if there are people who are not fully vaccinated.
• Keep your distance from other groups of trick-or-treaters. Wait on the sidewalk at least 6 feet from other groups. Don’t gather with other groups on porches and at front doors.
• Keep hands clean. Carry hand sanitizer so that kids can clean their hands while trick-or-treating. Remind kids to not eat or touch their face with unclean hands.
• Be flexible. If a house or street is crowded, come back later or go to another less crowded street.
• Avoid indoor spaces. Wear masks at all times when you are indoors with people from other households.
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HALLOWEEN TIPS FOR ALL AGES
Halloween is not just a holiday for kids, so here are some tips for teen werewolves and adult ghosts and ghouls:
• Keep gatherings small and outdoors. If it must be indoors, improve the air flow by opening windows and doors if it is safe to do so.
• Avoid indoor haunted houses where people may crowd together and scream. People spray tiny droplets when they yell or scream. The droplets can build up indoors, increasing the risk of spreading COVID-19 if someone is infected.
• Avoid crowded places. Being in crowds, especially indoors, puts you at a higher risk.
• Wear a face mask. Incorporate a face mask that covers your nose and mouth snugly into your costume. A costume mask is NOT a substitute for a face mask that protects against COVID-19. Wear the mask whenever you are inside with other people or in crowded outdoor spaces.
• Be flexible. Be willing to change your plans or leave if you feel uncomfortable or find yourself in a place where COVID-19 can spread more easily. For example, indoors in a loud crowded bar or restaurant with a lot of people who are not wearing face masks. Thank you for helping to reduce the risk of COVID-19 for neighbors, children, and everyone in the community.
Have a happy and safe Halloween!
Photo ID Required Starting Next Week at Mega Events
Effective November 1, 2021, operators of Mega Events must cross-check proof of full vaccination or negative COVID-19 viral test results for attendees who are 18 years or older against photo identification.
Mega Events include indoor events with more than 1,000 attendees and outdoor events with more than 10,000 attendees. Examples of Mega Events include, but are not limited to:
- conventions
- conferences
- expos
- concerts
- shows
- sporting events
- live entertainment
- fairs
- festivals
- parades
- theme parks
- amusement parks
- water parks
- marathons or endurance races and car shows
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has developed a wide array of documents, guidance documents, and resources for the workers, businesses, partners, and the general public on a variety of topics related to COVID-19, including:
Information for the Public
Best Practices for Businesses
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:
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