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*NOW AVAILABLE: UPDATED COVID-19 VACCINE*

The updated COVID-19 vaccine is now available at retail pharmacies, health care provider offices and Public Health locations across Los Angeles County.

You can get vaccinated at home if you are homebound or have difficulty leaving home safely. Or consider requesting a mobile vaccine clinic at your workplace, organization or special event.

Get the new vaccine for maximum protection against severe illness, hospitalization, long COVID and death from the virus. For more information, visit PublicHealth.lacounty.gov/Vaccines [ [link removed] ].

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*WHO SHOULD GET VACCINATED?*

Everyone 6 months and older should get at least one dose of the updated COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine will provide enhanced protection against COVID-19, even if you?ve already been vaccinated, have had COVID-19 or have never been vaccinated against the virus.

Immunity to COVID infections wanes over time and with new variant strains circulating, there is increased potential for infection. The updated vaccine is safe and provides effective protection against severe illness from COVID-19 strains that are circulating now.

Older adults, pregnant people and anyone with underlying or chronic health conditions are more susceptible to severe illness from COVID-19 and should prioritize vaccination.

Check with your health care provider to learn what?s best for you and your loved ones or visit PublicHealth.lacounty.gov/Vaccines [ [link removed] ] for more information.

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*HOW CAN I GET VACCINATED?*

The updated COVID-19 vaccine is widely available at retail pharmacies, health care provider offices and other locations throughout Los Angeles County. Check with your health care provider or pharmacy for availability and to make an appointment.

Visit myturn.ca.gov [ [link removed] ] to find out what?s available to you and make a vaccination appointment.

Consider hosting a mobile vaccine clinic at your workplace, organization or special event. It?s free! COVID-19 and other select vaccines are available at no cost to everyone who is eligible. No health insurance is required. No immigration questions will be asked. To request a mobile team, go to PublicHealth.lacounty.gov/Vaccines [ [link removed] ] and click on Get Vaccinated.

If you are homebound and want the updated COVID-19 vaccine, make an appointment to have someone come to your home to vaccinate you and other members of your household. Request this free service by calling 1-833-540-0473 or visiting PublicHealth.lacounty.gov/VaxatHome [ [link removed] ].

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*GET THE UPDATED VACCINE AT NO COST*

There should be no out-of-pocket costs for the updated COVID-19 vaccine regardless of a person?s insurance or immigration status. Here are three options:


* If you have private insurance, insurers are required under the Affordable Care Act and CARES policy to cover the cost of the new vaccine. However, using an out-of-network provider or pharmacy may incur a charge depending on individual plans. Check before you get vaccinated to make sure it will be free to you.
* If your uninsured, underinsured or your insurance does not cover COVID-19 vaccine costs, you may be eligible to be vaccinated at no cost to you under the federal Bridge Access Program or Vaccine for Children program. These free vaccines are widely available at pharmacies and other locations.
* If you are uninsured or underinsured, free vaccines are available at Public Health Centers and vaccine distribution centers at Ted Watkins Memorial Park, 1335 E. 103rd, Los Angeles, CA 90002, and Obregon Park, 4021 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90063.

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*Got Questions?*

For more information about the updated COVID-19 and other vaccines and how to get them, talk with your health care provider, pharmacist or call the Public Health Call Center at 1-833-540-0473, seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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