From the Humboldt County Joint Information Center:
All
Humboldt County residents age 16 and over can now sign up for
COVID-19 vaccination appointments through My Turn. This includes
people with or without medical conditions and from all sectors and
occupations.Residents
age 18 and over can go to MyTurn.ca.gov
to schedule an appointment. Public Health officials encourage people
to sign up quickly for the first appointment available. Hundreds of
weekend appointments that were available as of 9 a.m. today filled by
noon.Humboldt
County Public Health Director Michele Stephens said, “We are so
thankful to those members of our community who waited for their turn,
and now it’s here. We encourage everyone to get vaccinated as soon
as possible, so we can all spend time with friends and loved ones
safely and protect those under 16 who can’t yet get vaccinated.”The
only vaccine approved for 16- and 17-year-olds is made by Pfizer. My
Turn is not currently designed to screen clinics based on age, so
residents must select a Pfizer clinic when registering. The next
Pfizer clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, April 14.Additional
requirements for 16- and 17-year-olds to receive COVID-19 vaccination
include the following:
A
parent or guardian must accompany the vaccine recipient to the
clinic and sign a consent form in person.Proof
of age is required. Vaccine recipients must be at least 16 years old
at the time of vaccination.Those
who are unable to meet these requirements will be turned away from
clinic sites.Sign
up today at MyTurn.ca.gov.Stephens
emphasized that prevention measures like masking and avoiding large
gatherings should continue following vaccination, adding that, “We
still need more people vaccinated to reduce spread of the virus
locally.” Anyone who develops symptoms of COVID-19, regardless of
vaccination status, should get tested and contact a medical provider.For
the most recent COVID-19 information, visit cdc.gov
or cdph.ca.gov.
Local information is available at humboldtgov.org
or during business hours by contacting covidinfo@co.humboldt.ca.us
or calling 707-441-5000.Some
Safeway, CVS Pharmacy, Rite Aid, Walgreen’s and Walmart locations
are offering COVID-19 vaccination appointments. Learn who is eligible
for vaccination and see if there are appointments available for your
age group or sector at one of these locations by clicking on the
links below.