Protect Yourself from COVID-19: Stay Up to Date on Vaccinations
Vaccinations, and especially boosters, continue to be effective at protecting people from getting seriously ill, being hospitalized and even dying from COVID-19. As with other diseases, you are protected best from COVID-19 when you stay up to date with recommended vaccinations.
New Omicron Bivalent Booster Info
The FDA Administration has authorized new Omicron bivalent formulations of the COVID-19 vaccines. A bivalent vaccine protects against two different strains of a virus, in this case, SARS-CoV-2 as well as the Omicron BA.4/BA.5 strain.
A person can get a single booster dose at least two months following primary or booster vaccination.
The Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent, is authorized for use as a single booster dose in individuals 18 years of age and older. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, Bivalent, is authorized for use as a single booster dose in individuals 12 years of age and older.
New Omicron Bivalent Booster FAQ from LA County Department of Public Health
Is there an age requirement?
• 12+ years old for Pfizer, 2 months after last injection (regardless if after 2nd dose, or 1st booster), 18+ years old for Moderna, 2 months after last injection (regardless if after 2nd dose, or 1st booster)
If I already have 4 doses (ie. 2 boosters), can I get this Omicron Bivalent booster?
• Yes!
If I am under 50, not immune compromised, and have a total of 3 doses (1 booster), can I get this new Omicron Bivalent booster?
• Yes!
Upcoming Vaccination Events
8
February
2023
7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
11:30 AM to 4:00 PM
LADWP, L.A. County Public Health and Visit Healthcare are partnering to bring COVID-19 vaccinations to LADWP employees and family members.
Available: Pfizer, Moderna and Pediatric Pfizer for ages 5-11. Moderna and Pfizer Omicron bivalent boosters.
Click here to register or fill out paper forms in person. Remember to bring your insurance information.
Masks encouraged while in auditorium and auditorium lobby.
NEW LOCATION:
JFB Training Room A5B
Vaccine Info from LADWP Chief Physician Dr. Leslie Israel
Latest video from Dr. Israel above on COVID-19 Vaccines.
Dr. Israel hosted an employee event about COVID-19 vaccines on March 18, 2021. Recording here. Due to time constraints, not all questions submitted could be answered during the event. Dr. Israel has answered these additional questions here.
Here are the ways you can sign up and schedule your appointment. Everyone over the age of 12 is now eligible.