Vaccine production is slowly increasing in the United States. There may be vaccine shortages for several months before everyone who wants a vaccine can get one. In the interim, here are three steps you can take to learn when it will be your turn to be vaccinated:
Know your Phase/Tier: Occupation, age, medical history and home environment are factors that the California Department of Public Health considers when prioritizing groups for vaccination. If your occupation is not defined as an essential worker role, then your age and medical history will help you define when a vaccine will be available to you.
Talk with your employer and/or primary care provider: As vaccines become more readily available and vaccinations expand for Phases 1B and higher, you may be able to get a vaccine via your primary care provider or employer, who may refer you to a vaccine location (e.g., pharmacy, public health clinic, or other point of dispensing location).
Stay informed: To stay informed about vaccine availability and progression through the vaccination phases, residents can visit the Placer County website at www.placer.ca.gov/vaccine; text PLACERVACCINE to the number 898211 to receive text alerts from 211; and subscribe to Placer County’s newsletter. The state has also piloted a tool called MyTurn to help notify residents when they are eligible and let them sign up.
