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COVID-19 Vaccine Information

You can help protect yourself and the people around you by getting the vaccine.

Help protect your whole family by getting yourself and your children 6 months and older vaccinated against COVID-19
The COVID-19 vaccines can be given at the same time as other vaccines.

The risk of severe illness from COVID-19 increases with age and chronic illnesses.
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine as recommended is an important step to help prevent getting severely sick from COVID-19.

After the COVID-19 vaccination, you may have some side effects. These are normal signs that your body is building protection.
If you are fully vaccinated, you will still need to follow guidance required by federal, state, and local authorities, or at your workplace and local businesses.

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The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective

Medi-Cal members can get the COVID-19 vaccine at no cost

Who can get the COVID-19 vaccines?

What COVID-19 vaccine should I get and when?

COVID-19 Guidance for Pregnant and Breastfeeding People

Pregnant people are more at risk of getting very sick with COVID-19 compared to people who are not pregnant. If you are pregnant and get COVID-19, you are also more at risk of pregnancy complications like high blood pressure, bleeding disorders, death and stillbirth.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you can still get the COVID-19 vaccine. Getting the vaccine while you are pregnant can help protect you from severe illness from COVID-19.

If you have questions about getting vaccinated, talk to your doctor. You can also read the CDC guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccines While Pregnant or Breastfeeding to learn more. (Note: This page is only available in English and Spanish.)

If you have questions about the vaccine, visit your county public health department's website or call the phone number for your county.

Mariposa

Mariposa County Health and Human Services Agency

Phone number: 209-966-2000 or 800-549-6741 (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Merced

Merced County Department of Public Health

Phone number: 209-381-1200 (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

Monterey

County of Monterey Health Department

Phone number: 831-769-8700 (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

San Benito

San Benito County Health and Human Services Agency

Phone number: 831-636-4180 (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Santa Cruz

County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency

Phone number: 831-454-4242 (Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Protect yourself: avoid COVID-19 vaccine scams.

Never share your personal health information or your Social Security Number, credit card number or bank account information with unknown individuals.

Remember, Medi-Cal members will receive COVID-19 vaccines at no cost.

If you believe you have been a victim of a COVID-19 scam, please report it online to the Federal Trade Commission.

You can also call the hotline for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General at 800- HHS-TIPS (800-447-8477).

COVID-19 Vaccine Videos

COVID-19 Vaccine Videos

COVID-19 Resources

Support Resources

The Alliance contracts with a company called Carelon Behavioral Health to help you connect with the mental health services you need. Call Carelon at 855-765-9700 to speak with someone who can help.
Call the COVID-19 Hotline at 833-422-4255 (833-4CA-4ALL) for support.
Call 211 for information on local social services.

Resources for Children and Adolescents

Resources for Older Adults

The State of California’s Aging and Adults Info Line connects to local Area Agencies on Aging. Call 800-510-2020. For the Hearing or Speech Assistance Line, call 800-735-2929 (TTY: Dial 7-1-1).
The California Department of Aging has developed a new activity guide and weekly planner, "Feeling Good & Staying Connected".