COVID-19 Vaccine Newsletter - February 10, 2021

County of Orange, California sent this bulletin at 02/10/2021 05:04 PM PST

The County of Orange's (County's) Soka University Super Point of Dispensing (POD) site is now offering in-car vaccinations for eligible individuals with disabilities who have appointments and are displaying vehicle placards or license plates
The Othena website is now available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese; Orange County (OC) residents and workers who are interested in receiving a vaccine at a County Super POD are encouraged to register on Othena to be notified of available appointments
CalOptima seniors age 65 or older may receive the COVID-19 vaccine within the next few weeks through the COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Pilot Program, a joint effort between CalOptima and the OC Health Care Agency
President Biden has announced increased vaccine supply, initial launch of the federal retail pharmacy program, and expansion of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursement to states
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine has been submitted for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA); if approved, the vaccine could help speed vaccination efforts in OC

FACT: In large clinical trials, most side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine have been minor. When side effects occur, they typically last just a few days. A side effect or reaction isn’t necessarily all bad; it may indicate that the body is building protection against the virus. Learn more.

How do I get vaccinated with Othena?

All OC residents and workers interested in receiving a vaccination at a County Super POD site are encouraged to register on Othena.com.

Simple step-by-step instructions on how to register with Othena are available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean and Chinese (simplified).

FACT: The large Multi-County Entity (MCE) hospitals, health systems, and pharmacies receive their vaccine allocation directly from the State of California. The smaller hospital systems, medical groups, and community clinics receive their vaccine allocation through the County, which continues to request additional vaccines from the State to exponentially expand access for the community. Learn more.

Here's what the OC community is saying about the vaccination experience:

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