By Kathy Chouteau
Are you or a loved one unable to leave your Contra Costa County home to visit a vaccination site? If so, Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) can help; its Health Services Department is currently collecting the names of people requiring a home visit from its Mobile Vaccination Team.
“Homebound residents or their caregivers can fill out this form to request to have the CCHS Mobile Vaccine Team go to their homes,” stated CCHS on its website.
Currently, CCHS is accepting requests, but not scheduling home visits yet. They estimate they will begin contacting people to schedule home visits on Mon., May 17. To request an appointment, complete this online form, which can be submitted by an individual or his/her caregiver, or call 1-833-829-2626.
California to open COVID vaccine appointments to children ages 12-15 starting Thursday
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In this photo illustration, various medical syringes seen with the Pfizer company logo displayed on a screen in the background. (Photo Illustration by Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is available to children ages 12 through 15 starting Thursday, state and local health officials say.
Contra Costa Health Services said on Wednesday they are expanding eligibility based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations at Contra Costa County-run clinics.
Nationally and in California, the shots are set to begin Thursday after a CDC vaccine advisory committee issued recommendations for using the two-dose vaccine in children as young as 12. Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup also recommended on Wednesday that the vaccine is safe for the new age group and effective in
City Council To Hear Plan For Mental Health 911 Response
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San Ramon city manager and former police chief Joe Gorton will brief the City Council on a new pilot plan Tuesday for first responders to better address people having mental health crises.
According to a staff report, the Public Safety for Mental Health Pilot Project is a comprehensive plan to respond to mental health emergencies in San Ramon. It s a partnership between local fire and emergency medical workers, law enforcement and Contra Costa Health Services to be leaders in an effective solution for those experiencing a mental health crisis.
By Kathy Chouteau
An appointment is no longer necessary to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at county-run vaccination sites, according to Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS). Those age 16 or older can also receive a vaccination in Contra Costa County whether or not they reside here and they can also choose whether they want a one-dose or two-dose vaccine at county sites.
“We are doing everything we can to remove barriers and make it as convenient and easy as possible for people to get vaccinated,” said Supervisor Diane Burgis, chair of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. “Vaccines don’t just protect your health they give peace of mind and let us be with our friend and families without worrying.”
Updated on May 7, 2021 at 1:32 pm
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Walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations are now available at all Contra Costa County-run vaccination sites, county officials announced Friday.
Vaccinations are available to everyone age 16 and up, regardless of whether they live or work in the county. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get the latest breaking news and local stories.
The county s ample vaccine supply also allows recipients a choice of the one-dose vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson s pharmaceutical subsidiary Janssen or the two-dose vaccines developed by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech. We are doing everything we can to remove barriers and make it as convenient and easy as possible for people to get vaccinated, Board of Supervisors Chair Diane Burgis said. Vaccines don t just protect your health they give peace of mind and let us be with our friend and families without worrying.