Vaccine Resource List

Optum at the Health Care Center provided the following resource list for vaccinations: Orange County Over the Phone Vaccine Information & Appointments (714) 480-6450 Long Beach Helpline/Vaccine Appointments

(562) 570-4636 My Turn

https://myturn.ca.gov/

Pharmacies

•Albertsons, Safeway, Vons and Pavilions: https:// www. mhealthappointments. com/ co-

vidappt

•Costco Pharmacies: https:// www.costco.com/covid-vaccine. html

•CVS: (800) 746-7287, https:// www.cvs.com/immunizations/ covid-19-vaccine

•Health Mart Pharmacies:

http://www.healthmartcovidvaccine. com

•Kroger: https://www.ralphs. com/rx/covid-eligibility

•Rite Aid: https://www.riteaid. com/pharmacy/covid-qualifier

• Walgreens: https:// www. walgreens.com/topic/promotion/

covid-vaccine.jsp

• Walmart: https:// www. walmart.com/cp/1228302

The arrival of COVID-19 vaccines marked a big step toward a return to normal life. Medical experts know the vaccines are safe and effective because they were held to the same safety standards as any other vaccine—and rigorous clinical trials have proven that they’re safe and effective.

More than 48 percent of the U.S. population has received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As of Monday, nearly 53 percent of Californians have received one dose and 42 percent are fully vaccinated.

Studies are finding that mRNA vaccines—Pfizer and Moderna— maintain more than 90 percent efficacy after six months. And scientists believe it’s likely much longer, but more data is needed.

A vaccine is our best shot at returning to a more normal life. Until then, wear masks and stay socially distant from others.