Vaccine Update 2/25/2021 - Senior Concerns
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Vaccine Update 2/25/2021
Ventura County Information…………………………………………………………………..……………………….Page 1
Ventura County Pharmacies………………….………………………………………………….……………….…….Page 2
Los Angeles County Information…………………………………………………………….……...……………….Page 3
Qualified Health Conditions Eligible March 15th for Vaccination……………………………..………Page 4
Second Dose Information………………….……………………………………………………………………..….….Page 5
Other Health Systems and Vaccines Distributed Directly from Federal Government: ……..Page 6
Other Vaccine News at the State Level………………….………………………………………………...…….Page 7
COVID Scam Information………………….……………………………………………………………………….…….Page 8
Ventura County:
• Appointments can be made for people age 65 and up, healthcare workers and essential workers in the
following sectors: Food and Agriculture, Education and Childcare, Emergency Services.
• Starting March 15th: Individuals aged 16-64 who are deemed to be at the very highest risk to get very
sick from COVID-19 because they have certain severe health conditions. To view the full list of health
condition eligible refer to page 4.
• Proof of age and residency is required.
• If someone is homebound please refer to our Senior Advocate 805-497-0189 to learn about options.
• Vaccinations are free. No insurance or proof of immigration is required. Appointments are mandatory.
• Appointments can be made online for all County sites at:
https://www.venturacountyrecovers.org/vaccine-information/portal/registration/?elig=p1
• There is a phone hotline to make appointments: 805-477-7161. This line will be open Mondays –
Fridays from 8am – 5pm. This hotline is only meant for people who do not have internet access. Be
prepared to wait, we have heard of wait times over an hour long.
• When more appointments become available, the main registration is online or by using the number
above. Sunday evenings or early Monday mornings (7:30am) are the best time to check but often
appointments can be added as they become available.
• The only drive through vaccination site is in South Oxnard Public Health at 2500 S. C Street, Oxnard
• County vaccination sites include:
o Rose Avenue Clinic (Indoor. Babies R Us Building) 2340 N Rose Ave, Oxnard, CA 93030
o Ventura County Office of Education 5100 Adolfo Rd Camarillo, CA 93012
o Goebel Adult Community Center 1385 E. Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks CA, 91362
o Ventura County Fairgrounds 10 W. Harbor Blvd. Ventura, CA 93001
o South Oxnard Public Health at 2500 S. C Street, Oxnard (Drive up)
o Nordhoff High School 1401 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023
• The county site also includes several pharmacies. Please see below for a list of these pharmacies. You
can book appointments online only by using the links provided on the website. Please note, we called
each pharmacy and they said clearly you cannot make appointments by phone at this time.
1Ventura County (Continued):
• IMPORTANT: When you complete the registration, The County has suggested that you choose no
insurance from the drop down box, so that they will not have to enter and upload their insurance
cards. They do not bill insurance anyway for COVID vaccines.
• If transportation is needed:
o The Area Agency on Aging provides transportation services for older adults that are in need of
transportation to a vaccine appointment or for COVID-19 testing. This includes people that
need lift assist as well as gurney transportation. To schedule a ride call 805-477-7300. Please
note, you must have a vaccine appointment before you schedule a ride to a vaccine site.
• Tips if you are going for an appointment at a walk-up clinic (County run large capacity vaccination
sites)
o Bring a folding chair. You may have to wait in a line outdoors, without chairs available.
o If inclement weather, be prepared to be outdoors with an umbrella, layered clothing etc.
o Bring hand sanitizer in case washing stations or not available/not working
o It will not help to get there early. If you arrive before your time it is safer to wait in your car
until your appointment.
Ventura County Pharmacies (Appointments only taken online)
If you click on the link to sign up for an appointment it will direct you to a different site:
https://mhealthcheckin.com/covidvaccine
• Albertsons Savon – 541 S Reino Rd, Newbury Park, CA
• Albertsons – 1268 Madera Rd, Simi Valley, CA 93065
• Pavilions – 1135 Lindero Canyon Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
• Vons 1913 – 450 S Ventura Rd, Oxnard, CA 93030-6557
• Vons 2825 1291 S Victoria Ave, Oxnard, 93035
• Vons 2436 – 2101 North Rose Ave, Oxnard, CA 93030
• Vons – 1855 East Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA 93065
• Vons 1610 – 1790 N Moorpark Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
• Vons – 2048 Avenida De Los Arboles, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
• Vons – 5688 Telephone Rd, Ventura, CA 93003
• Vons 2678 – 6040 Telegraph Rd., Ventura, CA 93003
2Los Angeles County:
• Appointments can be made for people 65 and up and healthcare workers. Proof of age and residency is
required. See below for a list of acceptable documents to show proof.
• Starting March 15th: Individuals aged 16-64 who are deemed to be at the very highest risk to get very
sick from COVID-19 because they have certain severe health conditions. To view the full list of health
condition eligible refer to page 4.
• Vaccinations are free. No insurance or proof of immigration is required. Appointments are mandatory.
• The registration is online at: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/ncorona2019/vaccine/hcwsignup/
o For those without computer access Residents can call 833-540-0473 between 8:00 am and
8:30 pm 7 days a week.
o Check VaccinateLACounty.com frequently for updates on vaccination appointment availability
for eligible residents.
• There are many sites available for vaccinations in LA County. You can see complete listing with what
appointments are available at this site:
http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/ncorona2019/vaccine/hcwsignup/pods/
• When you click to the site above, you need to scroll down and select “Make an appointment to be
vaccinated by LAC DPH and partners”. Then you will have access to see all the sites available. The
website above also lists if each site is drive up or walk in. People may need to select a drive-up site if
they have mobility concerns.
• The Los Angeles County distribution sites include:
o Point of Dispensing Sites (PODS)
o Public Health PODS & Mega-PODS
o L.A. City Fire Department PODS
o Community Clinics & Hospitals
o Pharmacies
• Please refer to tips for an appointment at a walk-up clinic on previous page if not attending a drive
through site.
• Los Angeles County Residents 65 and Older (proof of age and residency both required):
o Proof of age:
▪ Driving license, California ID card or REAL ID card (from the DMV)
▪ MediCare card
▪ Social Security card
▪ Military ID
▪ Passport
▪ Medical document/records from medical provider, clinic, or doctor
▪ Membership card for a seniors only organization
▪ Any official document that includes name and date of birth
o Proof that you live in LA County (must show your name and address):
▪ Driver’s license, California ID card or REAL ID card (from the DMV)
3• Los Angeles County (Proof that you live in LA county Continued):
▪ Library card
▪ Post- marked letter
▪ Utility bill
▪ Vehicle registration
▪ Vehicle insurance
▪ Voter registration confirmation
▪ Rent receipt or lease or letter from landlord
▪ School or employment document
▪ Court document
▪ Tax, Bank or insurance document
▪ Post Office change of address confirmation
▪ Letter or document from a Faith-based organization, shelter, non-profit institution with
the name/address of issuing organization
▪ Membership card – Union, YMCA, store club card, fitness center, community or
neighborhood association, apartment building association
Qualified Health Conditions Eligible March 15th for Vaccination:
Individuals aged 16-64 who are deemed to be at the very highest risk to get very sick from COVID-19 because
they have the following severe health conditions:
• Cancer, current with weakened immune system
• Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 or above
• Chronic pulmonary disease, oxygen dependent
• Down syndrome
• Solid organ transplant, leading to a weakened immune system
• Pregnancy
• Sickle cell disease
• Heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies (but not
hypertension)
• Severe obesity (Body Mass Index ≥ 40 kg/m2)
• Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hemoglobin A1c level greater than 7.5%
OR If as a result of a developmental or other severe high-risk disability one or more of the following applies:
• The individual is likely to develop severe life-threatening illness or death from COVID-19 infection
• Acquiring COVID-19 will limit the individual’s ability to receive ongoing care or services vital to their
well-being and survival
• Providing adequate and timely COVID care will be particularly challenging as a result of the individual’s
disability.
We are awaiting guidance from our local Public Health Departments with regards to how to instruct
individuals eligible due to health conditions to access vaccinations.
4Second Dose Information:
• You need 2 doses of vaccine to get the most protection:
o Pfizer-BioNTech doses should be given 3 weeks (21 days) apart
o Moderna doses should be given 4 weeks (28 days) apart
• Your second dose should be given as close to this recommended interval as possible. However, if this is
not possible, the second dose may be given up to 6 weeks (42 days) after the first dose.
• Everything is contingent on vaccine availability, the number of appointments scheduled is dictated by
the amount of vaccine on hand.
• What to bring to the appointment:
o Your white vaccine record card or electronic vaccine record AND a photo ID
• The same type of vaccine should be used for both doses.
• For second dose appointments :
o For Ventura County: The notices are sent only when people are due for their second shots and
when the county has enough vaccine to deliver the shot. When the notice arrives, it should
include a link to a website where people can register for their second dose. That registration
system is different from the portal used for first dose appointments, meaning people need the
link to make an appointment. If the county doesn't have an email address, it will send a phone
notification to eligible people. People who receive notice about a second shot can also make
appointments by calling 805-477-7161.
o For Los Angeles County: The county will automatically schedule your second dose appointment
and send you a text message or email a few days prior with the information and time. The
County website states that if you have not yet received an email, please go to the location
where you got your first dose at the same time as your first appointment.
• It is expected to get the vaccine's full armor within two weeks of the second shot.
• Even with the protection of the vaccine it is still recommended to wear masks, socially distance and be
vigilant about hand washing. It is possible you can still carry and pass the virus to others even after
vaccination.
5Other Health Systems and Vaccines Distributed Directly from Federal
Government:
The County distribution sites are listed on the pages above. The Federal Government is also
distributing vaccines to some health systems and pharmacies directly. They have separate
registration systems for appointments and do not go through the county. However, every site is still
required to follow the county set distribution requirement and follow the tiers of distribution.
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: If the Veteran is registered with the VA healthcare system and
has been seen within the past 24 months, then are on the VA list to be called for appointment. The VA
is calling people in order of age, starting with the oldest, and scheduling them for the vaccine. If they
want to learn more, they can call 1-800-698-2411 and follow prompts for information on the COVID-19
vaccines.
o Vaccinations of eligible veterans has also begun at the Oxnard Community Based Outpatient Clinic in
Ventura County. However, appointments are extremely limited. Veterans interested in scheduling an
appointment for the COVID vaccine should call (310) 268-4900.
• Kaiser: Kaiser is currently providing vaccines to those who qualify. You can learn more at
https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/southern-california/health-wellness/coronavirus-
information/covid-vaccine or by calling 1-833-KP4CARE (1-833-574-2273)
• UCLA Health: UCLA Health patient’s who are eligible and are active patients, will receive an invitation
to schedule an appointment for a COVID vaccine. You can learn more at:
https://www.uclahealth.org/covid19-vaccine-info or by calling 310-825-2631.
• CVS/Rite Aid pharmacies: Appointments can be scheduled online or by calling customer service. At this
time, they do not have availability but they encourage people to keep checking back as they hope have
more vaccines to distribute soon.
6Other Vaccine News at the State Level
Blue Shield has been charged with developing and managing a network of providers to distribute and
administer vaccines at a number of venues across the state. Vaccine venues will include "super-sites" like
Dodgers Stadium, Disneyland and CalExpo, as well as Healthcare Providers and some pharmacies.
Blue Shield will be taking over administration of the vaccine distribution on March 7, 2021.
There are also plans in the works to create a real-time data aggregation and reporting system. Learn more at
Blue Shields "Where Can I Get a Vaccine" page.
Kaiser Permanente will join Blue Shield in the effort, managing at least two vaccination sites, in addition to
inoculating its 9 million members.
A new statewide vaccine notification site has been created, myturn.ca.gov. After a few questions, it will let you
know if you are currently eligible and if not, you may add personal information to be notified when you are
eligible. The County registration process for the vaccine appointments will be shifted to using this website
sometime after the transition on March 7th.
7BEWARE OF COVID SCAMS
The COVID vaccine is free
The County of Ventura reported the following:
An elderly couple arrived at the vaccine site at the fairgrounds today saying they had pre-paid for their
vaccine. They had provided financial information to a scammer prior to arriving to the site. Please be advised
that vaccines are completely free. There is no cost to receive a vaccine. Please do not provide financial
information to anyone by phone or email. Use extreme caution with your financial information.
The community is also advised to be aware of several other frequent types of phone scams. These scams can
include calls from people claiming to be from the IRS, a Gas and Electric company, the Social Security office,
Medicare, text messaging phishing, targeting grandparents, and QR code related scams.
To reduce the risk of becoming victims of this type of crime, review the following crime prevention tips:
• Sign-up for free scam alerts from the FTC at ftc.gov/scams.
• Spot imposters: Scammers often pretend to be government officials or family members. Always ask for
identification or ask questions to verify who they are.
• Verify an agency by researching online searches.
• Don’t trust caller ID.
• Consider the type of payment used for transactions. Most credit cards have significant fraud protection
built-in and are safer to use.
• Talk to someone. Scammers want the public to make decisions in a hurry and often threaten people to
make hasty decisions. Slow down, check the story, and consult an expert – or just tell a friend.
• Hang up on robocalls.
• Be skeptical about free trial offers.
• Don’t deposit a check and wire money.
If you believe you have been the victim of a scam and have suffered financial loss, contact your local police
department. For all other scam-related calls, please report calls to the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877-
FTC-HELP or visit ftc.gov/complaint.
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