San Luis Obispo County received its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson.
County public health officials say 1,400 doses of the vaccine will be relocated to some local pharmacies to administer. Meanwhile, the county’s three public vaccine clinics will continue to administer the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which received emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration last week, requires only one dose. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require two injections.
“From the beginning, our biggest challenge was the limited supply of vaccine,” said Dr. Penny Borenstein, a county health officer. “Adding a third vaccine manufacturer means that more supplies will be available for SLO county residents to be vaccinated as soon as possible.”
San Luis Obispo County is vaccinating health care workers and residents 65 years of age or older. To register for a consultation, click here. Vaccine appointments are also available at several local pharmacies.
Some local educators and elementary and high school teachers and employees who work in person may also receive the COVID-19 vaccine in SLO County. Health officials say these consultations are being scheduled by the Municipal Education Secretariat and the Day Care Planning Council.
In Santa Barbara County, public health officials expect to receive 3,800 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine next week. These doses will be distributed among county health providers and used in some Public Health vaccination sites.
Santa Bárbara County is vaccinating health professionals, residents aged 65 and over and workers in the education / daycare, food / agriculture and emergency services sectors. For details on how to make an appointment, click here.