Family and friends (Photo – Erik Przekop).
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, it can be helpful to plan ahead in order to have the safest and healthiest gatherings possible.
By News Desk
Getting yourself and your loved ones vaccinated gives you the best chance at being protected against COVID-19 over the holidays. Los Angeles County Public Health recommends staying local until everyone in your household is fully vaccinated. If you travel with unvaccinated family members, including young children, plan enough travel time to complete quarantine before joining the holiday gathering.
Gathering outdoors is safest, especially when masks are off for eating and drinking. If outdoors isn’t possible or practical, improve the air flow indoors by opening windows and doors, using fans and portable air cleaners, and running the heating or air conditioner with upgraded or replaced filters.
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots
Los Angeles County is administering boosters for all three FDA-approved vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. People eligible for boosters include adults of any age who received their first Johnson & Johnson dose at least two months ago, and people who got the second dose of their Pfizer or Moderna vaccines at least six months ago.
Vaccination Sites
To find a vaccination site near you, or make an appointment at a vaccination site, visit: VaccinateLACounty.com (English) or VacunateLosAngeles.com (Spanish). If you don’t have internet access, can’t use a computer, or you’re over 65, you can call 1-833-540-0473 for help finding an appointment, connecting to free transportation to and from a vaccination site, or scheduling a home-visit if you are homebound.
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