HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.05.21 Email with Vaccination information to be sent to Butte County employees shortly
From:McAfee-Bowersox, Miranda
Subject:Email with Vaccination information to be sent to Butte County employees shortly
Date:Tuesday, January 5, 2021 12:00:56 PM
Hi Board Members,
The below email will be sent to all Butte County employees today, FYI.
Have a nice day!
Miranda
The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is happening here in Butte County! This is a very exciting time as we move
closer to ending the pandemic and getting our community and businesses back to normal. The California
Department of Public Health has established a phased and prioritized approach for getting the vaccine out
to everyone who wants it. Many people likely have questions about how this process is going and when
they can get vaccinated. Please continue reading as we hope to answer many of these questions. If specific
questions are not answered after reviewing this information, please understand that new information is
being made available each day as Butte County Public Health learns more from the State.
Important COVID-19 Vaccine Links:
Butte County COVID-19 Vaccine webpage: We encourage you to visit this site often as updates are
made on a regular basis.
Butte County Public Health Facebook page: A COVID-19 vaccine update will be provided on our
Facebook page on most Thursdays.
State COVID-19 Vaccine Website
When will the vaccine be available for the general public?
For the general public, those who does not fall into one of the worker categories as defined by the State and
who are under 65 years of age without critical health conditions, the vaccine is estimated to be available by
Spring 2021, but that may change. It depends on vaccine production and how quickly other vaccines
become available.
Where will I go to get the vaccine once it’s available?
Details are still be finalized, but getting your COVID-19 vaccine will be very similar to how you access the
annual flu vaccine. This may include getting vaccinated at your local pharmacy, through your primary care
provider or through a community vaccination clinic. Once this information is available, it will be posted on
the Butte County COVID-19 Vaccine webpage.
What are the phases of vaccine distribution and what phase is Butte County
in now?
While this information could change, to date the state has defined four phases of distribution, based on
supply and priority populations. At this time, we have information about Phase 1a through Phase 1c. While
supply is limited, fewer people will be able to get vaccinated. As supply increases, we can move through the
phases to allow more people access to the vaccine. We are currently in Phase 1a. Phase 1 is divided into
steps and tiers. At the time of this email, the vaccine is available to phase 1a in tiers 1 and 2. The vaccine will
be available to Tier 3 soon, possibly as early as later this week. We anticipate starting Phase 1b, tier 1 by the
middle of January. If you fall into one of the categories below, your employer or healthcare provider will
communicate with you directly about when and where to get your vaccine – you should not contact
Public Health.
Phase 1aPhase 1bPhase 1c
Tier 1Tier 1
Tier 2Tier 2
Tier 3
Categories below with a CHECK MARK indicate groups that the vaccine is currently available to. Unchecked
boxes indicates groups that do not have access to the vaccine yet.
Until the vaccine is available to you, please continue to do your part to stop the spread of COVID-19:
Wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose
Wash your hands often
Stay 6 feet away from other people
Stay home if you are sick
Avoid gathering with anyone outside of your household
Thank you and stay SAFE and HEALTHY,
Butte County Public Health