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

Watsonville CA

01 April, 2021

12:30 PM

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WATSONVILLE, 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 Watsonville and across the state. Am I Eligible For The COVID-19 Vaccine? Here's who is eligible as of April 1 to sign up for a vaccine appointment: Ages 50+Essential workers in health care, food, agriculture, education, child care, emergency services, libraries, foster care, custodial/janitorial/housekeeping 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) Vaccine demand in Santa Cruz County has continued to exceed supply as of late, 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. CVS: Search for appointments hereRite Aid: Search for appointments hereSafeway: Search for appointments hereWalgreens: Search for appointments hereKaiser Permanente: The arena in Santa Cruz is serving as a vaccination site. Members learn more here, non-members learn more hereSanta Cruz Community Health: Call (831) 427-3500, ext. 324Dignity Health Medical Group — Dominican: Visit patient portal or call (831) 288-6526Emeline Health Center: Call (831) 454-4100Sutter Health/Palo Alto Medical Foundation: Learn more or call (844) 987-6115Stanford Health Care: Learn more or call (650) 498-9000Watsonville Health Center: Call (831) 515-9399 or text that number with full name, birth date and phone numberHomeless Persons Health Project: Call (831) 454-2080Salud Para La Gente: Call (831) 728-0222 Get more details on Santa Cruz County COVID-19 vaccination options here.