Given the increase in questions and concerns related to the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV2 (COVID-19) tests and vaccine availability, UCR's Retirement Center and UCR Retirees' and Emeriti Associations have compiled a list of links to media articles and websites on COVID-19 test and vaccines as a resource for members and retirees.
As always, to determine vaccine availability for 65+ older adults living in the community (California - Phase 1B Tier One), we recommend reaching out to your local health care provider, check websites of your local public health department, and pharmacy locations near you for real-time updates on vaccines and availability.
Vaccine Distribution
UCR is strictly adhering to the California Department of Public Health prioritization protocol to include individuals 65 and older in the Phase 1B Tier One to receive the vaccine. Active updates on California's vaccination plan can be viewed on the COVID19.CA.GOV webpage at: https://covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/
Additionally, UCR's vaccine updates were provided by Chancellor Wilcox on January 19, 2021 and is available for review at: https://insideucr.ucr.edu/announcements/2021/01/19/covid-19-vaccine-update
UCR Health
UCR Health is offering the COVID vaccine to individuals who qualify based on approved California Department of Public Health (CDPH) tiers such as healthcare workers and employees, students and patients over 65 years old. We are currently working with UCR's COVID-19 hotline to assess availability of vaccines for retirees and emeriti and UCR Health is reaching out to its patients. If you have received UCR Health's COVID Vaccination Appointment Survey via email on Friday, February 5, 2021, complete the survey to schedule an appointment. Retirees and emeriti who did not receive the COVID Vaccination Appointment Survey can contact the UCR Health Clinic at (844) 827-8000 and mention that they would like to become a member and receive the COVID-19 vaccines. There is no charge for vaccines.
- UCR Health COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs: To view a full list of questions and answers regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, please visit the UCR Health webpage at: https://www.ucrhealth.org/2021/01/covid-19-vaccine-faqs/
County Resources
For the latest information on COVID-19 vaccination clinics, appointments, frequently asked questions, and assistance in your area view the following websites:
- City of Riverside: https://vaccine.riversideca.gov/
- County of Los Angeles Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine: http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/vaccine/index.htm
- County of Riverside: District 5 Supervisor Jeff Hewitt is working with county departments to provide the needed vaccines to 65 years and older Riverside County residents. To book an appointment, please contact Jeff Hewitt's office by phone or email at: (951) 955-1050 or d5vaccines@rivco.org
- County of San Bernardino: https://sbcovid19.com/vaccine/
- Curative: For locations in the Riverside County in partnership with Curative, offers COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites throughout the county. For a complete list of locations and appointment availability near you visit the Curative website at https://curative.com/sites/24341#9/33.9914/-117.3715
- Loma Linda University Health: https://lluh.org/patients-visitors/health-wellness/coronavirus-information-and-updates/covid-19-vaccine
- Riverside County Office of Aging: Vaccine and registration assistance can be viewed at: https://www.rcaging.org/
- Riverside University Health System: https://www.rivcoph.org/COVID-19-Vaccine
Pharmacies
To book an appointment or sign up for alerts for COVID-19 testing or for information on COVID-19 vaccine availablity at your local pharmacy, rfer to the information below:
- CVS Pharmacy: https://cvshealth.com/covid-19/vaccine-information
- Walgreens: https://www.walgreens.com/topic/promotion/covid-vaccine.jsp
- Walmart Pharmacy: https://www.walmart.com/cp/flu-shots-immunizations/1228302
Articles
Additional articles on COVID-19 are available below:
- AARP - What to Know About the Coronavirus Vaccines: https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2020/coronavirus-vaccine-research/
- CDC - Center for Disease Control Vaccine Data Tracker and Resources: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#vaccinations
- CNN - US Pharmacies Administer COVID-19 Vaccine: https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/04/us/covid-19-vaccine-drug-stores/index.html
- Curative
- Moderna Vaccine Factsheet: https://support.curative.com/article/53-moderna-vaccine-factsheet
- Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Factsheet: https://support.curative.com/article/54-pfizer-vaccine-factsheet