All Californians age 50 and over can get vaccinated starting April 1. What should they know?

Belonging to this age group does not guarantee immediate access to doses against COVID – 16, although it allows to request an appointment to inoculate

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As recently announced by the Governor Gavin Newsom , Californians older than 50 years can request an appointment to be vaccinated against COVID – 19 starting this Thursday, April 1 , two weeks before eligibility be extended to those older than 16 years.

In some parts of the state, those older than 50 years were already eligible for inoculation. However, belonging to this age group does not guarantee immediate access . State and local authorities are confident that many more vaccines will arrive in the coming weeks, but have warned that as eligibility grows – and , therefore, the demand- the quantity of doses will be restricted .

Who qualifies to get vaccinated in California

As of April 1, almost half of the residents of the Golden State are eligible to inoculate against COVID – 19. The number grew exponentially by allowing those who have 50 years or more access their doses.

Regardless of their age,

, people with disabilities high risk or with pre-existing diseases , educators and child care workers, food services , who work in incarceration facilities or shelters for individuals homeless, public transport workers public transportation , workers of emergency services and volunteers from vaccine clinics , among others.

Some state and local jurisdictions have expanded the scope of the vaccine according to the criteria of their health authorities . Contra Costa, Butte and Stanislaus Counties said they would lower the vaccination age to years. In San Francisco, anyone who is HIV positive can be vaccinated. And in San Diego, those with asthma or type 1 diabetes.

How to get an appointment

Although many people who became eligible this Thursday probably have to wait to be able to book your appointment , they can do so through the official state website, MyTurn.ca.gov .

There are also local and state phone lines that could be of help such as the state one (786) 422 – 4255 or the number (1200) 540 – 0473 for people with disabilities in Los Angeles County .

There is also several web pages and bots that help locate the place and time available that more is convenient for you to receive the vaccine.