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.
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Information on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines is available on the CDC’s webpage.
Everyone 6 months and older can get the COVID-19 vaccine. If you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for yourself or for your child, talk to your doctor or visit the CDC website.
To learn which COVID-19 vaccine is right for you and your family, view the 2024–2025 COVID-19 Vaccine Immunization Schedule and speak to your doctor and pharmacist.
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.
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.)
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 Resources
Support Resources
- The Alliance can help you get care if you feel sad, worried, stressed, upset after a loss or have trouble with alcohol or drugs. Call Member Services at 800-700-3874 (Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.). For the Hearing or Speech Assistance Line, call 800-735-2929 (TTY: Dial 711).
- 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 a list of COVID-19 Resources.
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