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**COVID-19 Newsletter**
Issue 17
June 17, 2022
*COVID-19 Vaccines for Ages Six Months and Older to Roll Out Next Week Pending CDC Approval*
On Saturday, June 18, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is expected to approve COVID-19 vaccines for ages six months and older.
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With this approval, LA County will have over 900 locations to administer vaccines, with most starting next week. This includes almost 180 healthcare provider facilities such as pediatricians, over 200 pharmacies, over 500 mobile sites, and seven POD sites.
Parents and guardians who plan to vaccinate their children at Public Health sites should be aware of the following:
* The COVID-19 vaccine is free.
* If insured, individuals should bring their health insurance card (COVID-19 vaccines remain free regardless of insurance status).
* Individuals will not be asked about their immigration status when getting vaccinated.
* No appointment is needed at many locations.
Parents and guardians should also note that most pharmacies are only authorized to vaccinate persons aged 3 and older, but there may be a few locations where this varies.
The following Public Health locations will be open for walk-ins once the CDC approves vaccines for children ages six months and older:
*Market Street Center*
22900 Market St., Santa Clarita
Wed. – Sun. 12 PM – 7 PM
*Commerce Senior Citizens Center*
2555 Commerce Way
Wed. – Sun. 11 AM – 6 PM
*Balboa Sports Complex*
17015 Burbank Blvd.
Wed. – Sun. 11 AM – 6 PM
*Ted Watkins Memorial Park*
1335 E 103rd St.
Wed. – Sun. 11 AM – 6 PM
*Palmdale Oasis Park Recreation Center*
3850-A East Ave. S.
Wed. – Sun. 11 AM – 6 PM
*Norwalk Arts & Sports Complex*
13000 Clarkdale Ave.
Wed. – Sun. 11 AM – 6 PM
*Obregon Park*
4021 E 1st St.
Wed. – Sun. 11 AM – 6 PM
Call 833-540-0473 to request a ride to your
appointment or request homebound
service.
Parents are encouraged to reach out to their pediatricians to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccines.
Visit Public health's website at VaccinateLACounty.com or VacunateLosAngeles.com (Spanish) to learn about locations, and schedules for clinics offering these and other COVID-19 vaccines.
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*Symptomatic Individuals Who Test Negative on *
*First At-Home Test Should Continue Isolating *
*Until Taking Second Test*
As COVID-19 transmission remains high in LA County, Public Health wants to remind residents of the best practices for taking at-home COVID-19 tests. Also known as antigen tests, these tests detect the presence of COVID-19 proteins to determine if someone is positive.
Early on in an infection, an individual may test negative if there aren’t enough COVID-19 proteins for the test to detect. If individuals are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, and their first at-home test is negative, they should continue isolating and take a second test one to two days later. Most at-home COVID-19 test kits come with two tests for this exact purpose.
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Individuals who test positive can find instructions on how to properly isolate HERE. [ [link removed] ]
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Additional Resources
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has developed a wide array of documents, guidance documents, and resources for the workers, businesses, partners, and the general public on a variety of topics related to COVID-19, including:
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COVID-19 Vaccine Information and Community Resources [ [link removed] ]
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Request an in-home COVID-19 vaccination for persons who are homebound [ [link removed] ]
*Information for the Public *
* Masks [ [link removed] ]
* Travel [ [link removed] ]
* Reducing Risk [ [link removed] ]
* Public Settings [ [link removed] ]
* Sick? [ [link removed] ]
* Find a Test to Treat Site [ [link removed] ]
* Workers’ Rights Pamphlet [ [link removed] ]
*Best Practices for Businesses*
* Food and Beverage [ [link removed] ]
* Indoor Fitness [ [link removed] ]
* Large Events [ [link removed] ]
* Offices [ [link removed] ]
* Personal Care [ [link removed] ]
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Request a Mobile Vaccination Clinic [ [link removed] ]
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Always check with trusted sources for the latest accurate information about novel coronavirus:
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* California Department of Public Health [link removed] [ [link removed] ]
* Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [link removed]- ncov/index.html [ [link removed] ] Spanish [link removed] [ [link removed] ]
* World Health Organization [link removed] [ [link removed] ]
* LA County residents can also call 2-1-1
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The Department of Public Health is committed to promoting health equity and ensuring optimal health and well-being for all 10 million residents of Los Angeles County.
Through a variety of programs, community partnerships and services, Public Health oversees environmental health, disease control, and community and family health. Nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health comprises nearly 4,500 employees and has an annual budget of $1.2 billion. To learn more about Los Angeles County Public Health, please visit www.publichealth .lacounty.gov [ [link removed] ].
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