Vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines are an important tool to reducing transmission and returning the community to normal operations. Together, we will end the pandemic.

Need a ride? Lyft is offering free transportation to vaccine appointments.

You can also check with your healthcare provider or local pharmacy. See below.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Santa Cruz County Residents If you need help making an appointment, call the Bridges to Access Vaccination Helpline at (831) 219-8607. Leave your name, phone number, age and zip code, and Community Bridges’ staff will call back within 48 hours. For assistance scheduling vaccinations and testing call (831)-440-3556 (English, Spanish, Mixteco and Triqui).
Healthcare System	Current Eligibility	How to Schedule an Appointment
Kaiser Permanente	Patients 6 months and older	Call 866-454-8855 or visit https://mydoctor.kaiserpermanente.org/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine.
Sutter Health/Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF)	Patients 6 months and older	Contact Sutter/PAMF to schedule a vaccination appointment: www.sutterhealth.org/covid-vaccine or by phone (844) 987-6115
Dignity Health Medical Group – Dominican	Patients 6 months and older	More information is available at http://www.dhmf.org/dominican. Please call (831) 288-6526 for assistance.
Doctors on Duty	Santa Cruz: Individuals 18 and older Watsonville: Individuals 6 months and older	Call to make an appointment. Santa Cruz 831-425-7991 Watsonville 831-722-1444
Salud Para La Gente	Patients 6 months and older	To schedule an appointment, text VAX to (831) 728-0222.
Santa Cruz Community Health (SCCH)	Patients 6 months and older	Call (831) 427-3500 to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
Emeline Health Center	Individuals 6 months and older	To make an appointment, contact the main line at (831) 454-4100.
Watsonville Health Center	Individuals 6 months and older	To make an appointment please call 831-763-8185. You may also contact the clinic main line (831) 763-8400.
Homeless Persons Health Project (HPHP)	People experiencing homelessness or anybody eligible 5+.	To make an appointment, call (831) 454-2080 or use the following link - https://calendly.com/covid-iz/hphp
Pediatric Medical Group of Watsonville	Patients 6 months and older	Under how to make an appointment: To make an appointment, please call (831) 728-2969
Rite Aid	Check website for eligibility.	https://www.riteaid.com/pharmacy/covid-qualifier
CVS	Check website for eligibility.	https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine
Walgreen's	Check website for eligibility.	https://www.walgreens.com/topic/promotion/covid-vaccine.jsp
Safeway	Check website for eligibility.	https://www.safeway.com/vaccinations/home
Costco	Check website for eligibility.	https://www.costco.com/pharmacy/adult-immunization-program.html
Westside Pharmacy	Individuals 18 and older	To make an appointment, please call (831) 423-7175
If you would like to be notified when it is your turn. Sign up at: https://myturn.ca.gov/. COVID-19 hotline: 833-422-4255.

                         

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Public Resources:

• Choosing the COVID-19 Vaccine that is Right for You
• Fact Sheet: Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine (Comirnaty) Benefits and Risks
• Fact Sheet: Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine (Spikevax) Benefits and Risks
• Fact Sheet: Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Benefits and Risk
• COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Questions & Answers
• Ways to Prepare for Your Child’s COVID-19 Vaccination
  English   Español
• Back-to-School Vaccine Information for Parents and Guardians
  English   Español
• Vaccine Record Guidelines Standards
• COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Ages 5-11 FAQ
  English   Español
• Pfizer Minor Consent Form
  Please print and bring the completed COVID-19 Pfizer Minor Consent form to any Public Health COVID-19 vaccine clinics as proof of parental/guardian consent.
  English   Español
• Homebound and need vaccine? Please complete this survey to help Public Health in planning for homebound vaccination efforts.
• Get a digital copy of your vaccination record
• Bridges to Access: Community Bridges COVID-19 Vaccination Helpline

  (831) 219-8607
  If you are over 12, call the Bridges to Access Vaccination Helpline to get assistance in obtaining the COVID-19 vaccine. Community Bridges' bilingual staff are available to provide information and help make appointments. Please call (831) 219-8607 and leave a message with your name, phone number, age and zip code. We will call you back within 48 hours.

• For assistance scheduling vaccinations and testing call (831)-440-3556 (English, Spanish, Mixteco and Triqui)
• CDC Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Fact Sheet
• CDC Moderna COVID-19 Fact Sheet
• Vaccinate ALL 58
• COVID-19 Vaccines Information for Californians (CDPH)
• 8 Things to Know about the US COVID-19 Vaccination Progam
• CDC: FAQs about COVID-19 Vaccination
• COVID-19 Vaccines and Severe Allergic Reactions
• COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
• COVID-19 Vaccines and Other Immunizations  English  Spanish

Healthcare Provider Resources:

• Building Vaccine Confidence: Communication Tips for Healthcare Providers
• COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit for Health Care Workers (CDC)
• Talking to Patients about COVID-19 Vaccines (CDC)
• Engaging Patients (CDC)
• Answering Patients’ Questions (CDC)
• COVID-19 Vaccines Information for Californians (CDPH)
• CA’s Vaccinate All 58 Communications Toolkit (CDPH)