Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is one of the most important things we can all do to end the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yolo County began administering COVID-19 vaccines to members of our community, in collaboration with the State of California, our community partners, and other stakeholders, to ensure that vaccines are equitably distributed and administered.
The initial supply of vaccines is limited, and priority will be given to health personnel and residents of long-term care facilities, in accordance with the California Department of Public Health prioritization guidelines. Visit the website of the yolo county for more information on the current status of vaccine distribution and on the Yolo County population groups.
While we wait for vaccines to reach the general population, getting tested for COVID-19 at least once a week, maintaining social distance, and washing our hands are key steps in protecting our health, our families, and our community. . Healthy Davis Together offers free COVID-19 saliva testing to everyone who lives or works in Davis. Sign up here. If you are a UC Davis student or employee, you can sign up for the free trial at Campus Ready.
Frequent questions
Can the vaccine infect me with COVID-19?
The COVID-19 vaccine cannot cause COVID-19. The purpose of vaccines is to teach our immune system to fight against the virus that causes COVID-19. Learn more about how the COVID-19 vaccine works..
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If I already had COVID-19, is it recommended that I get vaccinated against COVID-19?
The COVID-19 vaccine is also recommended for those who have had COVID-19. COVID-19 is associated with serious health risks and re-infection is possible.
For now, we do not know how long a person is protected from being infected again after recovering from COVID-19. We will not know how long the immunity generated by the vaccine lasts until we have the vaccine and more data on its effectiveness.
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If I get vaccinated against COVID-19, will I not get COVID-19?
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Will there be enough vaccines for everyone?
The goal is that we can all get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as we have enough doses. So early in the response to the pandemic, the federal government invested in vaccine manufacturers to increase their capacity to rapidly produce and distribute large volumes. The vaccine will be available through thousands of providers, such as doctor’s offices, pharmacies, hospitals, county centers, and federally licensed health centers.
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Do I have to keep wearing a mask and maintaining social distance if I get vaccinated against COVID-19?
Yes. As experts discover more about the protection offered by COVID-19 vaccines in real life, it will be important that we all continue to use the tools available to stop this pandemic, such as covering our noses and mouths with a mask, wash our hands frequently and stand at least 6 feet away from others.
Together, the COVID-19 vaccine and health measures will offer the best protection against the contagion and spread of COVID-19. Experts need to better understand the protection that the COVID-19 vaccine provides before changing the recommendations to reduce the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
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