Livermore COVID Vaccine: Where To Get It, Who's Eligible

Livermore CA

01 April, 2021

12:30 PM

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LIVERMORE, CA — On Thursday California expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility statewide to those ages 50 and older, which means a flood of new people are searching for appointments in Livermore and across the state. If you aren't one of the 27,000 in Livermore who've been able to get at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine yet, read on to learn more about your options. Am I Eligible For The COVID-19 Vaccine? According to Alameda County's website, here's who is currently eligible to sign up for a vaccine appointment: Ages 50+Essential workers in health care, food, agriculture, education, child care, emergency servicesPeople with high-risk health conditionsPeople who work, live or recently lived in a high-risk congregate living setting such as a correctional facility, homeless shelter or behavioral health facilityHoused or unhoused people who are homelessPublic transportation personnel (private plane workers excluded) People who meet these criteria and live or work in Alameda County are eligible. Vaccine demand in Alameda County currently exceeds supply, according to the health department's website, which means it might be difficult to snag an appointment. There are several places you can check for vaccine appointments available in your area. Where To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine Many have found luck searching for appointments on vaccinefinder.org, which searches for appointments at various pharmacies after users enter their zip code. Oakland Coliseum: Visit MyTurn, the state's COVID-19 vaccine eligibility notification website, or call (833) 422-4255Alameda County Fairgrounds (drive-thru only): Make an appointment online or call (510)208-4VAXCVS: Search for appointments hereRite Aid: Search for appointments hereSafeway: Search for appointments hereKaiser Permanente: Learn more hereAlameda Health System: Learn more hereSutter Health: Learn more or call (844) 987-6115Stanford Health Care: Learn more or call (650) 498-9000 People may also search for a vaccine from their local community health center, pop-up clinics, or at sites in Golden Gate Fields and Fremont High School in Oakland. See a full list of vaccination options here from the Alameda County Public Health Department.