Get the Vaccine
Last updated 2/26/2021
Please do not visit a clinic unless you have an appointment. CCHS has a process for providing leftover or unanticipated doses of vaccine to residents who have requested appointments. View distribution phases for information about eligibility and the chart below for how to request an appointment.
Healthcare providers who have extra doses left at the end of vaccination clinics should follow our guidance for minimizing waste of COVID-19 vaccine.
Distribution Phases at a Glance
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People ages 75 and over
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People ages 65 - 74
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Frontline essential workers
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Healthcare workers
(tiers 1, 2, 3) -
Employees & residents of long-term care facilities
People ages 16 - 64 with high-risk health conditions
All people ages 16 years and older not in previous phases
Dec. - Jan.
Started January
Estimated March 15
Estimated Summer
Note: Phase 1C and Phase 2 have been removed in accordance with the State of California’s vaccine allocation guidelines.
Vaccine Eligibility
Eligible Now
Phase 1A: December - January
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Healthcare personnel (tiers 1, 2, 3)
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Employees & residents of long-term care facilities
1A - Tier 1
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Acute care, psychiatric, and correctional facility hospital staff
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Residents and staff at skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and similar settings for older or medically vulnerable individuals
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Paramedics and EMTs
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Dialysis centers
1A - Tier 2
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Intermediate care facilities for persons who need non-continuous nursing supervision and supportive care
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Home health care and in-home supportive services
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Community health workers, including promotoras
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Public health field staff
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Primary care clinic workers
1A - Tier 3
Other healthcare workers, including:
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Specialty clinics
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Laboratory workers
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Dental and other oral health clinics
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Pharmacy staff not working in settings at higher tiers
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Mortuary workers
Phase 1B: started January
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People ages 75 and over - click to request an appointment
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People ages 65 - 74 - click to request an appointment
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Essential workers in:
Eligible Later
Estimated March 15
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People ages 16 – 64 with high-risk medical conditions
Estimated Summer
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All people ages 16 years and older not in previous phases
Note: Phase 1C and Phase 2 have been removed from the chart above in accordance with the State of California’s vaccine allocation guidelines.
Making an Appointment
Healthcare systems, pharmacies and other providers have different eligibility requirements for COVID-19 vaccinations. View the table below for information about eligibility and how to schedule an appointment.
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Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS):
Vaccine Appointment Request Form -
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Health Centers
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CVS
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John Muir Health
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Kaiser Permanente
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La Clinica
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LifeLong Medical
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MyTurn (State of California)
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Oakland-Alameda Coliseum (FEMA and Cal OES)
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OptumServe
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Rite Aid
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Sutter Health
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Walgreens
Where to Get a Vaccine
Who's Eligible Now
(Confirm with your health provider)
Schedule an Appointment
Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS)
The county health department will immunize all eligible people whether they have insurance or not:
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Residents age 65 and older
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Essential workers in:
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Agriculture and food
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Education and childcare
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Emergency services
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Click here to request an appointment. Eligible residents who have difficulty using the form or have no internet access can request an appointment by calling 1-833-829-2626.
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Instructions: Vaccine Scheduling with MyChart
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Video: How to Activate MyChart & Schedule Your COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment
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Video: Using MyChart to Schedule Your COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Health Centers
Serves eligible Medi-Cal patients and Contra Costa Health Plan members in their network who are:
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Age 65 and older
CVS
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People age 65+
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Health care workers
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Long-term care residents and staff
John Muir Health
John Muir Health patients who are:
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Age 65 and older
John Muir Health is doing direct outreach to its 65-and-older patients via MyChart messages, email, text messages and phone calls.
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser members who are:
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Phase 1A healthcare workers, long-term care patients & staff, emergency medical services
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Age 65 and older
People in phase 1A can click here to complete an e-visit. People ages 65 and older will be contacted via letter or email.
La Clinica
La Clinica patients who are:
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Age 65 and older
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Essential workers in:
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Agriculture and food
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Education and childcare
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Emergency services
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La Clinica is directly contacting eligible patients to schedule vaccine appointments.
LifeLong Medical
LifeLong patients:
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Age 65 and older
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Essential workers in:
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Agriculture and food
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Education and childcare
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Emergency services
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LifeLong Medical Care is directly contacting eligible patients to schedule vaccine appointments.
MyTurn (State of California)
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Age 65 and older
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Essential workers in:
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Agriculture and food
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Education and childcare
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Emergency services
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Eligible members of the public can request an appointment online or call 1-833-422-4255.
Oakland-Alameda Coliseum (FEMA and Cal OES)
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Age 65 and older
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Essential workers in:
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Agriculture and food
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Education and childcare
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Emergency services
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Eligible members of the public can request an appointment online or call 1-833-422-4255.
OptumServe
County residents who are:
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Age 65 and older
Eligible county residents can request an appointment online or call 1-877-218-0381 (option 7). This call center is open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. weekdays, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. weekends.
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People age 65 and older
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Health care workers
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Long-term care residents and staff
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Pharmacy staff
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Public health employees
Sutter Health
Sutter patients who are:
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Age 65 and older
Walgreens
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People age 65 and older
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Essential workers in:
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Agriculture and food
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Education and childcare
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Emergency services
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Vaccine Site Map
The map below shows COVID-19 vaccination sites for Contra Costa Health Services and major community partners.
Cost
Vaccine doses purchased with U.S. taxpayer dollars will be given at no cost to you. Vaccination providers may charge an administration fee, usually billed to your insurance.