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Sonoma County COVID-19 vaccine clinics

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Where can I get my vaccine?

COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and available at no cost to you! 

    • Stay up to date with your vaccines at your health care provider, if you have one. 
    • Many pharmacies offer vaccines. Visit MyTurn for information and to make an appointment.  

 

For locations, times and more information about public vaccine clinics, visit our calendar or contact these local clinics:

Options for consent for minors

Persons younger than 18 years must have parental or guardian consent given by a legally authorized representative (parent or guardian). An emancipated minor may consent for him/herself. Currently, only the Pfizer vaccine has received Emergency Use Authorization for people under 18.

Allowable consent includes:

  • Parent/guardian accompanies the minor in person.
  • If the parent/guardian cannot accompany the minor, a signed written consent is acceptable. The written consent must verify the parent/guardian has been provided the Pfizer EUA Fact Sheet.
  • Phone or video consent is possible if the parent/guardian confirms that they have been provided the Pfizer EUA Fact Sheet or the Fact Sheet is read to the parent/guardian.

A sample form from the California Department of Public Health can be found here. The Sonoma County Office of Education also has consent forms in English and Spanish.

Frequently asked questions

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Once I receive my first dose, how do I schedule my second dose?

To schedule your second dose, contact the organization that set up your first appointment. This is also who you reach out to if you have questions or if you are having trouble scheduling an appointment.
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Should I wait to get a specific kind of vaccine?

With three safe, effective vaccines available from Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson, you may feel compelled to wait or hunt for a specific vaccine. According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, though, the best vaccine is the one that is available to you. “Waiting to get vaccinated until a particular brand is available is risky because it allows the virus to spread among people and continue to mutate into potentially more infectious or vaccine resistant variants,” Dr. Fauci explained. In very specific situations, those experiencing homelessness, for example, the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine is preferable because instability makes getting a second dose challenging. For most of us, though, according to Dr. Fauci, this is a “race between the virus and vaccines…If it’s available to you, get it.”

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I am unable to leave my house due to health conditions, can I still get a vaccine?

Yes! Through a partnership with Fox Home Health, the County of Sonoma is providing COVID-19 vaccinations to adults 12 years of age and older who are homebound for a variety of medical reasons and have difficulty getting to a clinic. Fox Home Health  is operating a mobile vaccine clinic for those who are homebound. This service is available to those who are homebound as defined by Medicare: 

  • You need the help of another person or medical equipment such as crutches, a walker, or a wheelchair to leave your home, or your doctor believes that your health or illness could get worse if you leave your home.
  • And, it is difficult for you to leave your home and you typically cannot do so.

Medicare still considers you homebound even if you can still leave your home for medical treatment, religious services, and/or to attend a licensed or accredited adult day care center. Fox Home Health will screen homebound individuals for eligibility before providing vaccinations. Homebound individuals who fit the criteria should call (707) 565-4667 or email stompcovid@foxandassociates.org for more information.

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Why would a vaccine be needed if we can do other things, like social distancing and wearing masks, to prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from spreading?

Stopping a pandemic requires using all the tools available. Vaccines work with your immune system so your body will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed. Other steps, like covering your mouth and nose with a mask and staying at least 6 feet away from others, help reduce your chance of being exposed to the virus or spreading it to others. Together, COVID-19 vaccination and following CDC’s recommendations to protect yourself and others will offer the best protection from COVID-19.

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If I have already had COVID-19 and recovered, do I still need to get vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine when it’s available?

Yes, you should be vaccinated regardless of whether you already had COVID-19. Research has not yet shown how long you are protected from getting COVID-19 again after you recover from COVID-19. Vaccination helps protect you even if you’ve already had COVID-19.

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Who is paying for the COVID-19 vaccine?

Vaccine doses purchased with U.S. taxpayer dollars will be given to the American people at no cost. However, vaccination providers will be able to charge an administration fee for giving the shot to someone. Vaccine providers can get this fee reimbursed by the patient’s public or private insurance company or, for uninsured patients, by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Provider Relief Fund.

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How many shots of the COVID-19 vaccine are needed in the primary series of doses?

Pfizer:

  • Three doses for those ages 6-months to 4-years of age.
  • Two doses for those ages 5-years of age and older.
Moderna:
  • Two doses for those ages 6-months and older.

See our Vaccine Eligibility page for recommendations on boosters.

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