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County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Health
Vaccine Preventable Disease Control Program
3530 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 700
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone: (213) 351-7800
Email: ip@ph.lacounty.gov
Symptoms of COVID-19 can include fever/chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose or stuffy nose, body and head aches, and difficulty breathing. Some people may also experience nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and usually appear 2-14 days after being in contact with the virus. Some people may not experience any symptoms, while others may experience symptoms for weeks or months, often referred to as “long COVID-19.”
COVID-19 symptoms can be very similar to the symptoms caused by other viruses such as Influenza or RSV. It may be difficult to determine if you have COVID-19 based on symptoms alone. If you think you have symptoms of COVID-19, talk to your doctor or healthcare provider about testing and/or treatment right away.
COVID-19 spreads through droplets or tiny particles in the air from a person who has the virus. Other people can breathe in these droplets and particles, or the droplets can get in via the eyes, nose, or mouth.
To protect yourself and others from COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses:
For more information on how to stay healthy and what to do when you’re sick, visit the Respiratory Viruses webpage (LAC DPH).
LACDPH endorses California Department of Public Health's (CDPH) respiratory virus season immunization recommendations.
Who SHOULD get the vaccine this fall and winter:
Who should NOT get the vaccine:
If you have insurance:
If you are uninsured or underinsured:
Locating Vaccine Clinics:
If you are unsure of your COVID-19 vaccination status, you can request a copy of your records.
To request your record:
If your vaccines are not listed, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or vaccine provider for a copy of your vaccine records. You can also ask them to add your vaccines to the California Immunization Registry (CAIR).
Other tips to find your records:
California Department of Public Health (CDPH):
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Resources:
COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus. COVID-19 can vary from asymptomatic infection to critical illness. Symptoms and severity can change during illness. Infected people can transmit SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, before symptom onset.
Los Angeles County COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, deaths and outbreaks are updated weekly on RespWatch. Additional information about COVID-19 vaccine coverage in Los Angeles County can be found on the respiratory vaccine dashboard.
Close follow-up and treatment should be considered in older adults, people with disabilities, people with immunocompromising conditions, and people with certain medical conditions.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health endorses vaccination recommendations from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
CDPH guidance was developed in collaboration with California partners in the West Coast Health Alliance and informed by national medical groups, including the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Infectious Disease Society of America. Additional information on vaccine dosing by age and immune status can be found on the COVID-19 Vaccine Timing.
For Providers on the commercial market, the vaccine can be ordered directly through the manufacturer or through a distributor:
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Administration Data: California healthcare providers are required to report data on all valid immunizations that they administer to their patients into the California Immunization Registry (CAIR) within 2 weeks of administration per AB 1797.
Administration Errors: Healthcare providers are strongly recommended to report all vaccine administration errors to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices.
Adverse Events: Healthcare providers are required to report any adverse event on the reportable events list to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) per HR 5546.
Storage and Handling: For general recommendations and guidance access the Vaccine Storage and Handling Job Aids.
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