Covid-19 Vaccine

California's COVID-19 Vaccination Planning 

California is leveraging its well-established existing immunization framework and emergency response infrastructure to coordinate efforts between state, local, and territorial authorities and administer the vaccine. The state is building on lessons learned from previous vaccination campaigns and seasonal influenza efforts to prepare and plan for the receipt and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine and its implementation across the state.

Governor Gavin Newsom said the mass vaccinations for Covid-19 would “build off” the experience the state has had with flu, SARS, and H1N1, noting that the state delivers 19 million flu vaccinations annually. It does some within a 90- to 120-day period every year, he said. “The first tranche of vaccinations will be extraordinarily limited,” Newsom said, adding, “We’ve been working for months” to devise a distribution strategy.

The state will be prioritizing health care workers, first responders, and those in congregate healthcare settings. Phase 1a of the state’s distribution plan is to prioritize the state’s 2.4 million healthcare workers. There is some concern that California might not get that many doses at first. Newsom said the state is planning for that as well.

Phase 1 distribution recommendations will be ready for review by December 1, said Newsom.

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Reduce Your Risk of Coronavirus Infection

Below are some helpful links to reduce the chance of getting Covid-19. If you would like more information, please call Allergy Affiliates Southwest at (800) 577-6639.

• Riverside County Coronavirus Hotline: 2-1-1
• Riverside County Health Department
• San Bernardino County Health Department