State of California Facts About Vaccines: Vaccinate All 58 Campaign

.California is receiving shipments of COVID-19 vaccines produced by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna. Health

care workers and residents in long-term care will be the first to be vaccinated.

Individuals with the highest risk of becoming infected and spreading COVID-19 will receive vaccines first.

Later in 2021, most Californians will have an opportunity to get vaccinated.

Vaccines are available at no cost.

COVID-19 Vaccine is Safe and Effective: California has its own Scientific Safety Review Workgroup comprised of immunization, public health, academic and other experts who are vetting vaccine safety. The Scientific Safety Review Workgroup has confirmed that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines have met high standards for safety and efficacy.

About The Vaccines The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is approved for those 16 years and older, consists of two doses given 21 days apart, and is 95 percent effective against COVID-19. The Moderna vaccine is approved for those 18 years and older, consists of two doses given 28 days apart, and is 94 percent effective against COVID-19.

Sometimes vaccination can cause a sore arm, aches, fatigue or fever for a few days after getting the vaccine, but these are not harmful.

For the latest facts, please visit covid19.ca.gov/vaccines.