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Vaccine Information
San Diego County COVID-19 Vaccines
Vaccines in San Diego County have begun to rollout. However, they are limited. The order in which people will get their vaccine has been prioritized, following state and federal guidelines.
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In addition to the county-run sites, the following local health care providers are also administering vaccines:
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Latest COVID-19 Vaccine Stories
San Diego County Announces Pause Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
- April 13
- By City News Service
San Diego County announced Tuesday morning that it is pausing use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, following guidance from the federal government.
U.S. Recommends Pausing Use Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Over Blood Clot Concerns
- April 13
- Scott Neuman / NPR
In a statement on Tuesday, U.S. authorities said they are "reviewing data involving six reported U.S. cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the J&J vaccine."
A Mystery Under Study: How, Why And When COVID Vaccines Aren't Fully Protective
- April 13
- Rob Stein / NPR
COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective but don't always provide perfect protection. Some vaccinated people later exposed to the virus still get sick. Why and how often that happens is under study.
Vaccine Availability Varies Throughout San Diego
- April 12
- By Melissa Mae
The Del Mar Fairgrounds Vaccination Super Station will close again for four days this week, while some small clinics in San Diego will provide no appointment, first-come first-served COVID-19 vaccines to people in specific ZIP codes.
US Colleges Divided Over Requiring Student Vaccinations
- April 12
- Collin Binkley / Associated Press
Some schools say they cannot legally require vaccinations because the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has only allowed the emergency use of COVID-19 vaccines and hasn’t given them its full approval. Still, other colleges are opting to recommend shots without requiring them.
Would You Use An App To Verify Your Vaccine Status? The Idea Is Here To Stay
- April 12
- Allison Aubrey / NPR
From sporting arenas to colleges and cruise ships, many businesses are planning to ask customers to prove they've had their shots. Smartphone apps may be coming soon.
Los Angeles Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility To 16 And Up
- April 11
- By Associated Press
The city of Los Angeles has opened up vaccines to younger people, days ahead of the state broadening eligibility to everyone 16 and up.
San Diego County Nearing 25% Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
- April 9
- By Jacob Aere
With California set to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility on April 15, San Diego's supply is partially stunted by national shortages.
Roundtable: San Diego Enters The Orange Tier
- April 9
- By Bennett Lacy
San Diego's reopening expands as progress is made on COVID-19 cases and vaccinations, an encampment for cross-border farmworkers is dismantled by police in Calexico and a look at the revolving door in Chula Vista between the city's police department and the surveillance drone industry.
Is India Running Out Of Vaccine Doses?
- April 9
- Lauren Frayer / NPR
India is the world's largest vaccine producer. But hundreds of its clinics have closed after running out of vaccine — just as the country sees a new spike in infections.
Lowrider Coalition Joins National City's 100 Day Vaccination Campaign
- April 8
- By Melissa Mae
Every second and fourth Saturday, at the a walk-up clinic in National City, lowrider cars will be there greet patients and promote the opportunity to get vaccinated for COVID-19.
Twitter 'Bots' Help San Diegans Book COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
- April 8
- By Jacob Aere
Some technology experts are trying to make booking a COVID-19 vaccination easier in San Diego County through automated Twitter accounts.
Mass Vaccination Site In Colorado Temporarily Closed After 11 Become Sick
- April 8
- Jaclyn Diaz / NPR
At least 11 people who received a Johnson & Johnson coronavirus shot at Dick's Sporting Goods Park came down with nausea and dizziness minutes after their jabs.
Community Fair Helps San Diegans Get A Shot In The Arm
- April 7
- By Melissa Mae
On the first Wednesday of the month, the Community Health & Resource Fair takes place at the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA. The fair has now started administering COVID-19 vaccines to the state’s hardest-hit communities.
County Moves To Orange Tier; 328 New COVID-19 Cases, 3 Deaths Confirmed
- April 7
- By City News Service
The county was able to move to the orange tier because the state administered 4 million vaccinations in low-income communities hardest hit by the pandemic.
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