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How to sign up to find out when it's your turn to get the vaccine in L.A. County

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Copyright © 2021, Los Angeles Times | | | |AdvertisementThe vaccine is here. Well, sort of.If you’re a healthcare worker or a nursing home resident or staff in Los Angeles County, you are eligible for the vaccine now. It’s no longer limited only to frontline medical workers: Healthcare workers like chiropractors, speech therapists, acupuncturists, and people who provide care in mortuaries, pharmacies, dental offices and more are now eligible. (.)It was a day of frustration for seniors trying to make appointments. Some were able to schedule them at retailers but it’s unclear whether those will be honored.More CoverageOn Wednesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that for the COVID-19 vaccine. But distribution is being done at the county level, not state, and L.A. County says it in the higher-priority groups to begin offering vaccines to people over 65.AdvertisementCalifornia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout has already been slowed by supply shortages and logistical woes.More Coverage“The current priority is to complete vaccinations of Phase 1A — our frontline healthcare workers and staff and residents at skilled nursing facilities,” the county public health department wrote in a tweet. “As we near the end of Phase 1A, we can look to starting vaccinations for groups within next phase — 1B, starting with those who are 65 and older as announced by the Governor.”The current priority is to complete vaccinations of Phase 1A - our frontline healthcare workers and staff and residents at skilled nursing facilities.— LA Public Health (@lapublichealth)As we near the end of Phase 1A, we can look to starting vaccinations for groups within next phase – 1B, starting with those who are 65 and older as announced by the Governor.— LA Public Health (@lapublichealth)AdvertisementThat isn’t the case everywhere. In Orange County, residents 65 and older can sign up for a vaccination appointment through . The Orange County Health Care Agency tweeted that more than 10,000 people signed up on the first day it was available., last night, more than 10,000 individuals scheduled vaccination appointments through , and thousands more registered to receive a notification when more vaccine appointments are available. (1/2)— OC Health Care Agency (@ochealth)But if you live in L.A. County, you probably can’t make an appointment for a vaccine just yet. But both the county and an affiliated vaccine clinic are letting people sign up to receive an email when it’s their turn.COVID-19 vaccines are now being administered to healthcare workers in the U.S. What are your questions about the timeline, the safety or the science?AdvertisementGo to () and enter your email in the box to the left and click “submit.” That will sign you up for the county’s COVID-19 vaccine email newsletter, which will include updates and information on which groups are eligible to get vaccinated.Also, go to () and enter your line of work, date of birth, and answer whether you have COVID-related health risks. You will be prompted to schedule an appointment if you’re eligible, and to join the waitlist if you aren’t.Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state will vaccinate 1 million more residents by Jan. 17, a goal announced amid the state’s lagging vaccination rollout and surging cases of COVID-19.Information for other counties:What can you do while you wait?AdvertisementThe same things you’ve been doing since March: Until you’ve gotten your second dose of the vaccine and waited an appropriate amount of time to develop antibodies, the safest place to be is .While homebound during quarantine, making a few budget-friendly tweaks to your listening setup can add depth and dimension to the experience.More CoverageThe stories shaping CaliforniaGet up to speed with our Essential California newsletter, sent six days a week.You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.Subscribers Are ReadingAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement

Copyright © 2021, Los Angeles Times | | | |AdvertisementThe vaccine is here. Well, sort of.If you’re a healthcare worker or a nursing home resident or staff in Los Angeles County, you are eligible for the vaccine now. It’s no longer limited only to frontline medical workers: Healthcare workers like chiropractors, speech therapists, acupuncturists, and people who provide care in mortuaries, pharmacies, dental offices and more are now eligible. (.)It was a day of frustration for seniors trying to make appointments. Some were able to schedule them at retailers but it’s unclear whether those...

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How to sign up to find out when it's your turn to get the vaccine in L.A. County

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