County by County, Here’s How to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine in Southern California

The process for obtaining a COVID-19 vaccine varies from county to county. We sort out the steps to sign up for your first dose and make sure you get the second.

First, check to see if you qualify at myturn.ca.gov or check your county’s public health website. You can also view the state table that describes the eligibility.

In general, there is a difference between sites managed by city or county public health officials and vaccination clinics in nursing homes, hospitals, medical centers and pharmacies. If you live or work in a facility that provides vaccines, it may be easier to get vaccinated this way. Contact your employer if you are eligible for a vaccine because of your occupation.

But some people may find that the only way to get the vaccine is to navigate a public health department appointment system. See below for more details by county (so far we’ve covered LA, Orange, and Riverside counties, with more to come).

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