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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Answers to common questions about COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines.

Vaccine FAQ: General

Answers to common questions about COVID-19 vaccines.

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Vaccine FAQ: Getting a Vaccine

Answers to common questions about how and when to get a COVID-19 vaccine, and what to bring.

Vaccine FAQ: Safety and Side Effects

Answers to common questions about side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccine FAQ: How Vaccines Work

Answers to common questions about how COVID-19 vaccines work.

Vaccine FAQ: Immunocompromised People

Answers to common questions about COVID-19 vaccines for people with severely weakened immune systems.

Vaccine FAQ: Fully Vaccinated and Up-to-Date

Answers to common questions about when a person is considered fully vaccinated or up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines.

Vaccine FAQ: Booster Doses

Answers to common questions about COVID-19 booster doses.

Vaccine FAQ: Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Fertility

Answers to common questions about how COVID-19 vaccines impact fertility and pregnancy.

Vaccine FAQ: Children

Answers to common questions about children’s COVID-19 vaccines for parents and guardians.

Vaccine FAQ: Vaccine Basics

Answers to common questions about COVID-19 vaccines.

General Vaccine Information

Key information about vaccines including safety, side effects, ingredients, and more.

Vaccine Facts

A flyer that explains how and why to get a vaccine.

CDC: Vaccines for COVID-19

A link to CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine webpage.

CDC: How COVID-19 Vaccines Work

A link to CDC’s webpage that describes how COVID-19 vaccines work.

CDPH Vaccine Fact Sheets

Risks and benefits of each vaccine to help choose which vaccine is right for you. Available in multiple languages.

COVID-19 Vaccine & Fetal Cell Lines

Answers to tough questions about fetal cells and vaccine development.

Novavax Flyer

A flyer with key safety information about the Novavax vaccine.

FDA: Pfizer Information for Recipients

Detailed safety information for people who get the Pfizer vaccine or booster.

FDA: Moderna Information for Recipients

Detailed safety information people who get the Moderna vaccine or booster.

FDA: Johnson & Johnson Information for Recipients

Detailed safety information for people who get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

FDA: Novavax Information for Recipients

Detailed safety information for people who get the Novavax vaccine.

CDC: Ensuring COVID-19 Vaccine Safety

A link to CDC’s webpage that describes how we monitor the safety of vaccines.

COVID-19: Myocarditis and Pericarditis

Information about myocarditis and pericarditis after COVID-19 infection or vaccination.

How to Get Vaccinated

COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and available for everyone 6 months and older.

COVID Vaccine Schedules

A schedule of when to get each dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Vaccine Locator Tool

A tool to search for a vaccine location near you.

Vaccine Step-by-step Guide

Instructions to use the Vaccine Locator Tool.

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08/03/22

Public Health Multi-Service Vaccination Sites

A list of vaccination sites in LA County that offer free vaccines, testing, and more.

Find a COVID-19 Vaccine Site Near You!

A flyer that explains how to get vaccinated in LA County.

In-Home COVID-19 Vaccines Available

A flyer that explains how to get a vaccine if you have difficulty leaving your home

Vaccine Side Effects

A link to a webpage that describes what symptoms to expect after you get a vaccine.

Access Your Vaccination Records

Instructions on how to access your digital COVID-19 vaccine record.

Digital Vaccine Record FAQ

Answers to common questions about digital vaccine records.

Vaccine Verification and Digital Vaccine Record

A short video about how to access your digital COVID-19 vaccine record.

After You Get a Pfizer or Moderna Vaccine (Adults)

After You Get a Pfizer or Moderna Vaccine (Children under 18)

After You Get a Novavax Vaccine

After You Get a Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Booster Doses

Everyone age 6 months and older should get an updated booster dose when it is time to strengthen protection against the worst outcomes of COVID.

Booster Facts

A flyer with everything you need to know about new, updated booster doses available this season

6 Months+ Updated Booster Announcement

A flyer to announce that updated boosters are available for children 6 months and older.

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12/19/22

Boost Your Protection

A flyer that explains when and why to get a booster dose.

Updated Booster Flyer

A flyer that explains updated booster doses, who is eligible, and where to get them.

Updated COVID-19 Boosters

Everything you need to know about updated COVID-19 booster doses available in LA County.

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Reproductive and Women’s Health

COVID-19 vaccines are safe during all stages of pregnancy.

Vaccine Facts: Fertility and Periods

A flyer with safety information about fertility, periods, and COVID-19 vaccines.

Vaccine Facts: Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

A flyer with important safety information about COVID-19 vaccines for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

CDC: COVID-19 Vaccines While Pregnant or Breastfeeding

A link to the CDC’s guidance on getting COVID-19 vaccines while pregnant or breastfeeding.

Vaccine FAQ: Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Fertility

Answers to common questions about how COVID-19 vaccines impact fertility and pregnancy.

Kids and Teenagers

COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and available for infants and children 6 months and older.

Keeping Your Child Healthy

A flyer that explains how parents can keep their children safe and healthy through the winter virus season.

Vaccine Facts for Parents

A summary of key information about children and COVID-19 vaccines.

Vaccine Facts for Teens

A flyer that explains how and why teenagers should get a vaccine.

Vaccine Facts for Teens in Foster Care

A flyer that explains how teenagers in foster care can get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Why Routine Childhood Vaccinations Matter

A flyer that explains why children should get their routine vaccines.

Catch Up on Checkups and Routine Vaccines

A CDC infographic that shows how checkups and routine vaccines protect a child’s health.

Your Child’s COVID-19 Vaccine Booklet

A booklet to prepare for and record your child’s COVID-19 vaccination.

Questions to Ask Your Child’s Doctor

A list of questions that parents and guardians can consider asking their child’s doctor about the COVID-19 vaccine.

CDC: 6 Things to Know about Vaccination for Children

Information for parents and caregivers of young children.

CDC: The Journey of Your Child’s Vaccine

A CDC guide to how vaccines are developed, recommended, and monitored for safety

CDPH: Long Covid in Kids

A flyer that explains the risk of Long Covid for kids.

Marvel: Everyday Heroes Comic Book

A CDC guide to how vaccines are developed, recommended, and monitored for safety.

Recommended Vaccines for Infants and Children

A parent-friendly schedule to understand which vaccines to get your child and when.

Recommended Vaccines for Children 7 to 18 Years Old

A parent-friendly schedule to understand which vaccines to get your child and when.

COVID Vaccines and Boosters for Children 6 Months and Older

Five things you need to know about protecting children from the worst outcomes of COVID-19

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Share Your Why Series: Dr. Castillo

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COVID-19 Medicines

Medicines are available to prevent COVID-19 and treat people who are at risk for developing severe COVID-19.

Ways to Access COVID-19 Treatment

A flyer with step-by-step instructions for how to get COVID-19 treatment.

DPH Telehealth Flyer

A flyer to promote the DPH Telehealth Service, where residents can get free COVID-19 medicines and other services.

COVID-19 Therapeutics

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Masks

Masks are a simple and effective tool to slow the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.

Protect Yourself and Others from COVID-19

Key tips on how to wear a well-fitting mask.

Masking Tips for Children

Information on how to choose the best mask to protect children from COVID, flu, and other illnesses.

Know Your Mask Rights

A flyer about employees’ mask rights and how to protect yourself from COVID in the workplace.

Wear a Mask: Preventing the Spread of COVID, Flu, and RSV

Everything you need to know about masks this winter.

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Testing and Symptoms

If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, you should get a test as soon as possible.

How to Get a COVID-19 Test

A list of easy ways to find a COVID-19 test in LA County.

If You Test Positive Door Hanger

A door hanger that explains what to do if you test positive for COVID-19.

Use of COVID-19 Home Tests Beyond Expiration Date

Instructions for how to check if you can use your COVID-19 test kit after its printed expiration date.

Fake Tests

Ways to know if you are using a fake COVID-19 test.

COVID-19 Test Kits

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COVID-19 Quarantine

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Avoiding Misinformation

These materials show you how to find accurate information about COVID-19.

COVID-19 Vaccine Myths and Facts

Detailed information to help correct myths about COVID-19 vaccines.

5 Ways to Spot Misinformation

A checklist to check the accuracy of COVID-19 information online.

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Revised 07/07/21

How to Avoid Scams

Ways to identify fake testing, contact tracing, vaccines, and more.

CDC: Vaccine Misinformation

A link to CDC’s webpage on myths and facts about COVID-19 vaccines.

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