Vaccine Resources and Information for the Public
This page contains helpful information about COVID-19 vaccines including vaccine safety, the importance and benefits of getting vaccinated, what to expect when getting a vaccine, and more.
Remember:
- The COVID-19 vaccine is free.
- Vaccines are available for everyone 6 months of age and older.
- You will not be asked about your immigration status when you get a vaccine.
- Insurance is not required.
- No appointment is needed at many locations.
Note: 6-18-22 COVID-19 vaccines are now available to everyone 6 months of age and older. The resources on this page are being updated to include the new Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children 6 months through age 6. Please see CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations for Children and Teens for the current information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vaccine Information
How to Get Vaccinated
Avoiding MisinformationFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Answers to common questions about the COVID-19 vaccines that are available in LA County.
Vaccine Information
Key information about types of vaccines, side effects, booster doses, and more.
A link to CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine webpage.
Risks and benefits of each vaccine to help choose which vaccine is right for you.
CDC: How COVID-19 Vaccines Work
A link to CDC’s webpage that describes how COVID-19 vaccines work.
CDC: Ensuring COVID-19 Vaccine Safety
A link to CDC’s webpage that describes how we monitor the safety of vaccines.
Find a COVID-19 Vaccine Site Near You!
This document is currently under review.
CDC: COVID-19 Vaccines While Pregnant or Breastfeeding
A link to the CDC’s guidance on getting COVID-19 vaccines while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Screening mammography recommendations for women receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
FDA: Pfizer Vaccine FAQ for Children 5-11
Detailed information and FAQs for recipients and caregivers about the Pfizer pediatric vaccine.
FDA: Johnson & Johnson Information for Recipients
Detailed information and FAQs for people who get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
CDC: Boosters and Additional Doses for Non-FDA Approved Vaccines
Instructions for boosters and additional doses for people who got a non-FDA approved vaccine.
How to Get Vaccinated
Instructions on how to find a vaccine site near you, what to expect before and after your vaccine, transportation services, and digital vaccine records.
CDC: What to Know About the Second Booster Dose
Description: A flyer with information to consider when deciding to get a second booster.
Vaccine Side Effects
A link to a webpage that describes what symptoms to expect after you get a vaccine.
Vaccine Verification and Digital Vaccine Record
A short video about how to access your digital COVID-19 vaccine record.
Avoiding Misinformation
These materials show you how to find accurate information about COVID-19.
5 Ways to Spot Misinformation
A checklist to check the accuracy of COVID-19 information online.
Revised 07/07/21
How to Avoid Vaccine Scams
Ways to identify fake testing, contact tracing, vaccines, and more.
Revised 10/18/21
CDC: Vaccine Misinformation
A link to CDC’s webpage on myths and facts about COVID-19 vaccines.
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