COVID-19 Vaccines
People with moderately or severely weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable to COVID-19. They are more likely to get COVID-19 than people with normal immune systems. And if they get infected, they are more likely to get seriously ill and to spread the virus to others. In addition, some people who are moderately or severely immunocompromised don’t build enough protection from the standard vaccine schedule. It is recommended they get more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine plus getting some of those doses at shorter time intervals.
Who is considered moderately or severely immunocompromised?
- People age 5+ who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should receive a COVID-19 vaccine primary series as soon as possible. This means 3 doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine - OR - one dose of J&J vaccine and one dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
- Those age 12+ who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should get a booster dose after their primary series. The type of additional and/or booster dose that is recommended depends on which vaccine you got for your primary series. In addition, you may get a second booster dose at least 4 months after your first booster dose.
Visit VaccinateLACounty.com to find a vaccine location near you.
Paratransit & Free Rides
NEED A RIDE? Free rides to and from vaccination sites are available. No smartphone app needed. Call the Call Center to book your ride.
For information about paratransit or other transit services for people with disabilities, call the Call Center or click here.
DPH Vaccine Call Center 833-540-0473 open daily 8 am to 8:30 pm.
In-Home Vaccinations
If you are home-bound you can request an in-home vaccination.
Los Angeles County residents can apply in 2 ways:
- Call the DPH Vaccine Call Center 833-540-0473 open daily 8am to 8:30pm, or
- Fill out the online request form (the form has multiple language options)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Related PDF Documents and Websites
| LA Public Health COVID-19 Website | publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus |
| California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Questions and Answers | To view this webpage in other languages, click “Select language” at the top right corner of the webpage. covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/#Questions-and-answers |
| CDC (only in English and Spanish) | Stay Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html |
| Guidance for Individuals with HIV | (PDF Document - translations available) - Los Angeles County Public Health's Guidance for Individuals with HIV |
| Information for Immigrants | LA County Office of Immigrant Affairs; (PDF Document - translations available) - Los Angeles Office of Immigrant's Frequently Asked Questions |
Additional Information
Go to COVID-19: Keeping Los Angeles Safe Website for updates.
Go to Los Angeles County Public Health's Media Page for their latest news.