LOS ANGELES — As the calendar approaches June 15 — the date businesses across California will be green-lit to fully reopen — encouragement for Californians to get vaccinated remains high. All people ages 12 and up can be vaccinated for free, regardless of immigration status, and those who have at least one dose by the state’s reopening will automatically be entered into a lottery drawing for a chance to win $1.5 million. 

Californians can go to myturn.ca.gov or call 833-422-4255 to sign up for an appointment and see which vaccines are being offered at each site. The three vaccines available in California are Moderna, Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer, with only Pfizer authorized for minors 12 and up. 

Those who need help with transportation to a site or a home appointment for health reasons can indicate that need when scheduling via myturn.ca.gov or by phone and may be eligible for free transportation. In partnership with the White House, both Uber and Lyft are offering free or discounted rides to vaccination sites. 

Those opting not to schedule ahead can consult the California Department of Health’s list of clinics accepting walk-ins. Documentation with your name on it is required to get the vaccine. However, the documentation does not need to be government-issued. 

Californians can also go to the CDC’s VaccineFinder or check with their health care provider or local pharmacies to find available appointments. The California Department of Health has listed the following pharmacies as offering vaccines:

• Albertson's
• CVS
• Pharmaca
• Ralph's
• RiteAid
• Safeway
• Sam's Club
• Walgreens
• Walmart

What to bring to your appointment

Pfizer is the only vaccine currently authorized for minors ages 12 to 18. Depending on the county, minors may need to have either a signed consent form or be accompanied by a legal guardian to get vaccinated, or both. In Los Angeles County, minors must bring a consent form signed by a parent or legal guardian and, if the minor is between ages 12 and 15, the responsible adult indicated in their consent form must be present. 

As of now, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are only authorized for those 18 and older.

Identification or proof of eligibility for vaccination varies between counties and vaccination sites, so those planning to get vaccinated should check with their vaccination site, county or appointment confirmation email to verify what they need to bring. Many places ask for name documentation or proof of age, but no place can ask for immigration status. Health insurance is not required to get vaccinated, but some will ask for it.

Those getting their second dose should bring their white vaccination card to their appointment.

Here’s the latest information from county health departments

Los Angeles County

There are more than 600 vaccination sites available throughout the county. To get vaccinated at a LA County Department of Public Health site, Angelenos must show proof of age. Identification to show proof of age does not need to be government-issued, and examples of identification can be found on the LACDPH vaccination webpage. 

More information regarding COVID-19 vaccines for LA County residents, including frequently asked questions, can be found on the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health website. The DPH Vaccine Call Center is available at 833-540-0473 to assist those who need an appointment, transportation or at-home vaccination help. 

LA County is running a vaccination sweepstakes from June 11 to 17 for the chance to win a pair of LA Rams, LA Chargers or LA Clippers season tickets. Residents ages 18 or older who enter at select vaccination sites are eligible for the sweepstakes. 

Here’s the county’s minor consent form.

Imperial County

Appointment-only curbside vaccinations are available at the Imperial County Public Health Department. A list of vaccine providers by city is available on the Imperial County Public Health Department website.

Residents can sign up for COVID-19 vaccine notifications.

Riverside County

Community providers offering vaccination clinics in Riverside County all require appointments. Appointments specifically for Riverside University Health System - Public Health can be made separately. 

Additional information regarding COVID-19 vaccines for Riverside County is available at the Riverside University Health System Public Health website, and additional questions can be answered at 951-358-5000 or rivco.vaccines@ruhealth.org.

The Riverside County Black Chamber of Commerce is offering all Riverside residents free rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites. Reservations can be made on the Coalition for Black Health and Wellness website or by calling 951-823-0175.

Here’s the county’s minor consent form.

Orange County

COVID-19 vaccine resources can be found at the Orange County Health Care Agency website, and residents can call the Orange County COVID-19 Hotline at 714-834-2000 for vaccine-related questions.

Residents can schedule vaccinations through Othena.com or see a list of hospitals, pharmacy chains and Pfizer vaccine providers for children. 

All minors in Orange County must be accompanied by an adult to get vaccinated and show picture ID and proof of age. 

San Bernardino County

COVID-19 vaccine resources can be found at the San Bernardino Department of Public Health website, and residents with questions about the vaccine or appointments can call 909-387-3911 or email coronavirus@DPH.sbcounty.gov.

To get vaccinated in San Bernardino County, residents must show a photo ID and evidence that they live or work in the county. 

Walk-ins are available at county-operated vaccination sites. San Bernardino County has provided a list of pharmacies offering vaccinations. 

Santa Barbara County

COVID-19 vaccine resources are available for Santa Barbara residents at the Santa Barbara Public Health Department website. The site has a list of community clinics offering walk-in appointments and provider links to schedule appointments at various pharmacies. Residents can email vaxprovider@sbcphd.org with additional questions. 

Residents can also sign up for vaccine information emails and fill out an online form if they are bed-bound or homebound and would like to request an at-home vaccination. 

To get vaccinated in Santa Barbara, residents just need to show name documentation. 

San Diego County

COVID-19 vaccine resources for San Diego County residents at the county’s COVID-19 website. Residents can search for vaccinations by location on an interactive map or check the county’s daily schedule for walk-in, mobile clinics. 

Minors can show up to walk-in appointments without documentation if accompanied by their parent, legal guardian or relative caregiver. Those ages 18 and older must provide a photo ID and proof of age to receive a vaccination. 

San Diego County is also offering its own vaccine incentive program for a chance to win Padres tickets. Residents are eligible for the drawing if they receive at least one dose at a participating mobile clinic between June 3 to 30. 

Here’s the county’s minor consent form. 

Ventura County

COVID-19 vaccine resources for Ventura County residents are available at the county’s COVID-19 recovery website. The site has a schedule for the county’s mobile vaccination clinics. The South Oxnard Clinic is currently the only outdoor clinic that can accommodate people who need to be in their vehicles for vaccination. 

Residents can register for additional vaccine information emails or check the county’s official Facebook page for more information, including mobile clinic updates. Adults getting vaccinated just need name documentation.

Homebound individuals can call the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging at 805-477-7300 or email covidmobilieclinic@ventura.org to request an at-home vaccination.  

Here’s the county’s consent form.