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L.A. County Health Department announced a new milestone in its fight against the COVID-19 virus.
By News Desk
Over fifteen million doses (15,233,218) of COVID vaccines have been dispensed since the first dose was administered one year ago. In addition to administering vaccines at about 1,270 fixed sites weekly, health care providers administer vaccines at 560-570 mobile site visits each week, with approximately 70% of these mobile visits in the county’s highest-need communities. These collaborations have enabled Public Health to administer at least one dose to nearly 80% of those eligible to receive a vaccine countywide.
Many of the vaccine providers have deep roots in the communities they serve and are trusted by residents, helping to reach some of the county’s most underserved communities. Public Health has also played a pivotal role providing vaccines in the hardest hit communities, and will continue vaccination efforts in the months to come. As of December 9, there are 3.4 million people 16 and over who are eligible for but have not yet received an additional/booster dose, and 2.2 million people 5 and over who have not yet received their first dose.
“The delivery of 15 million vaccines required a network of hundreds of providers willing to extend their services to serve residents across every community in the county,” said Barbara Ferrer, PhD, MPH, MEd, Director of Public Health. “While we are proud of the work collectively done to administer 15 million vaccines in L.A. County, it is clear that we will need to continue to support vaccination efforts for months to come as we try to reach those still unvaccinated, those who need boosters, and those that are newly eligible.”
Additionally, all L. A. County residents should:
- Get tested to help reduce the spread, especially if they traveled for the holidays,
- Get tested if they have had a possible exposure or have symptoms,
- Adhere to masking requirements when indoors or at large outdoor mega events, regardless of vaccination status,
- Be isolated if they have had a positive COVID test result.
COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective and are recommended for everyone 5 years old and older to help protect against COVID-19. Vaccinations are always free and open to residents and workers regardless of immigration status. Appointments are not needed at all Public Health vaccination sites and many community sites where first, second, and third doses are available.
Vaccination sites
To find a vaccination site near you, or to make an appointment, visit VaccinateLACounty.com (English) or VacunateLosAngeles.com (Spanish).
If you need assistance, you can also call 1-833-540-0473 to:
- Find an appointment
- Connect to free transportation to and from a vaccination site, or
- Schedule a home visit if you are homebound.
For more information regarding COVID-19 in LA County you can also visit the Public Health website at publichealth.lacounty.gov.
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