Weekly Updates
March 4, 2021
Total Doses Administered in California: 9,673,787

*Numbers do not represent true day-to-day change as reporting may be delayed.
From the CDC
From the State


  • Nearly 400,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine headed to CA

For Providers
California's new Blue Shield vaccine distribution program started Monday, March 1

Blue Shield CEO, Paul Markovich, explains plan to increase California's vaccine doses from 1 million to 4 million per week

COVID-19 vaccines to be available for Californians with disabilities

Delayed second COVID vaccine? Health expert says don't panic
The Vaccines are Safe and Effective.
Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines. These vaccines have undergone the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history, using both established and new safety monitoring systems. These vaccines cannot give you COVID-19.
COVID-19 Vaccines are Available to All Californians for Free.
If you’re undocumented or don’t have insurance, you can still get the vaccine at no cost. Getting the COVID-19 vaccine does not count under the public charge rule.
California is Continuing to Ramp Up Vaccination Efforts as Supply Increases.
We are focused on simplifying eligibility, standardizing information and data, and addressing available supply by streamlining the vaccination process.
Equity is the North Star for California’s Vaccine Program.
The state continues to work closely with community partners and others to help ensure COVID-19 vaccine is distributed and administered equitably. Vaccines will be allocated to make sure low-income neighborhoods and communities of color have access to vaccines.
What To Know After You’ve Been Vaccinated.
Everyone, including those who have been vaccinated, should keep wearing masks, washing their hands and practicing social distance until we bring an end to the pandemic. As more Californians get vaccinated, we will learn if the COVID-19 vaccine can stop the spread of the virus to others. To protect your loved ones who have not yet been vaccinated, it is important to continue following basic safety precautions because the pandemic is not over yet. It is important for all Californians to follow the 5Ws of safety basics:

▪ Wear a mask whenever outside your homes.
▪ Wash your hands frequently.
▪ Watch your distance.
▪ Wait to see loved ones or attend social gatherings.
▪ When it’s your turn, get vaccinated.

There can be minor side effects after vaccination, including a sore arm, aches, fatigue or fever, but these are not harmful. As with any other vaccine, medical experts remind us that mild symptoms are normal and are a sign that the body is building immunity. Not everyone may experience side effects; either way, the vaccines have proven to be effective for all of us.
How Can YOU Help the Vaccinate ALL 58 Campaign?
Sign up to be notified when you’re eligible for an appointment at MyTurn.ca.gov. Encourage your friends and community members too!
Spread the word on accessibility. My Turn is also accessible via a toll-free hotline: 1-833-422-4255. Operators speak English and Spanish, with the ability to add a third party translator for another 250+ languages.
For those currently eligible, please make an appointment either using MyTurn.ca.gov or your county’s public health department website.
*May vary depending on local jurisdiction/county.
Share on social media! Graphics in a variety of languages can be found here.
Educate yourself, your friends and your community more about the COVID-19 vaccines, visit VaccinateALL58.com.

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