Coronavirus Vaccination Appointments Available To All Walnut Creek Residents Aged 65 And Older

Press release from the City of Walnut Creek:

January 15, 2021

In response to new guidelines from the state, Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) and other healthcare providers in the county are now offering safe, effective, no-cost COVID-19 vaccine to all residents who are 65 or older. Click here to request an appointment from CCHS.

Vaccine eligibility is rapidly expanding in California, and Contra Costa is coordinating with the state and building capacity to fill thousands of new requests. If you feel more comfortable making your appointment by phone, you might consider waiting until next week when our new call center will be available – check this website for updates.

Vaccine appointments are not first come, first served. Contra Costa follows state and federal guidelines for prioritizing immunization. That means someone in a higher-risk group, especially someone who is 75 or older, might receive an earlier appointment than a younger person, even if they requested their appointment later.

It is important to know that, even though any county resident who is 65 or older is eligible for vaccine, appointments may be weeks away for some people. CCHS is working hard with many partners, including other health providers in the county, to increase capacity so everyone can be vaccinated more quickly. We will promptly respond to your request with an email that contains more information.

Click here for the latest about COVID-19 vaccination in Contra Costa. For questions about COVID-19 vaccine, call 1-844-729-8410 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily. This call center cannot assist with scheduling immunization appointments.

This press release was produced by the City of Walnut Creek. The views expressed here are the author’s own.