The vaccine is now approved for all Californians ages 5 and up!
Curious about vaccines?
use the information below to learn more
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Why should I get vaccinated?
Vaccination is our most powerful tool to end the pandemic. The vaccines give you strong protection from getting COVID-19 and even greater protection from serious illness, hospitalization and death from the virus.
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Is the vaccine safe?
COVID-19 vaccines have been thoroughly reviewed for their safety. Current data shows the vaccines are all incredibly effective at preventing severe disease and death.
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Myths &
Facts
Accurate vaccine information and education is critical and can help stop common myths and rumors.​
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How effective is the vaccine?
Vaccine effectiveness studies provide a growing body of evidence that mRNA COVID-19 vaccines offer similar protection in real-world conditions as they have in clinical trial settings, reducing the risk of COVID-19, including severe illness, among people who are fully vaccinated by 90 percent or more.
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Summary
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Vaccines are the most effective way to fight and end the pandemic
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Vaccines have been thoroughly tested for their safety
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The vaccine does not cause COVID-19 or alter DNA.
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Vaccines severely reduce the risk of contracting the COVID-19 virus
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Californians ages 5 and up have
access to free vaccinations
Approval & Eligibility
The FDA has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 through 11 years of age, which now allows everyone ages 5 and up to protect themselves from COVID-19.
Are you ready?
All Californians age 5 and older are now eligible to get a safe, effective
and no-cost COVID-19 vaccine. People can get vaccinated through
County and State-run sites, pharmacies and other healthcare systems.
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