Coronavirus (COVID-19) Frequently Asked Questions
Topic:
COVID-19 Vaccine
Question:
I submitted a question yesterday, but it went unanswered. I am a 69-year-old teacher in Trinity County. When will appointments be available for me? How will you notify the community when more vaccines are available.?
Answer:
First dose TCPHB PODS for school staff including Teachers began February 11th. At this time our PODS in March are second dose only PODS we will be adding more first dose PODS once we are able to administer all second doses due in March. We will put out a Press Release as well as notify the media and social media.
Topic:
COVID-19 Vaccine
Question:
I am eligible for my second vaccine on March 12. Do you know when that date will open for appointments on Myturn.ca.gov?
Answer:
Registration for our March 12 Second dose only PODS will open in MyTurn on March 9 in the afternoon.
Topic:
COVID-19 Vaccine
Question:
Good afternoon. Will the 2nd dose PODS for those who received their first vaccine on February 11th or beyond open up at a later date? Or should we call public health for an appointment? Thank you.
Answer:
Thank you for your question. The registration for the second dose only PODS for March 12th (to vaccinate those that received their first dose on February 11) will open up Tuesday March 9 in the afternoon.
Topic:
COVID-19 Vaccine
Question:
I've been trying since noon to make an appointment for my second shot. I gather there is a problem with myturn.ca.gov? When will the problem be fixed and I will be able to make an appointment?
Answer:
The MyTurn system is now open and theoretically persons can register for the second dose only PODS; HOWEVER, – Trinity County Public Health Branch (TCPHB) has been informed by members of the public of an issue with the MyTurn system in which some persons are being turned away from registering for their second dose.
The following individuals should be able to make an appointment:
- Those 65 years of age and older
- Those in the following sectors:
Topic:
Other
Question:
In trying to make an appointment on myturn.ca.gov, should I use my Lewiston zip or Weaverville zip, since the shots are given in Weaverville?
Answer:
Probably best to use the Weaverville address.
Topic:
COVID-19 Vaccine
Question:
My sister has been trying to get her first vaccination, she has signed up on myturn.ca.gov, is there a phone number she can call to check or will she just have to wait until they notify her?
Answer:
Our Trinity County Public Health Branch will be holding only second dose PODS in March. Please check back at a later date or reach out to her medical provider or clinic if at high risk for COVID-19.
Topic:
COVID-19 Vaccine
Question:
I am wanting to register for my 2nd dose at the March 19th PODS. It says if you had a reaction to the first dose you should contact your doctor. I had redness that looked like a spider bite and mild itching at the injection site for 1-2 days after. Does that qualify as an allergic reaction or is that normal?
Answer:
The reactions you described are some of the known side effects (local reactions) with the COVID-19 vaccine and do not prevent you from getting your second dose. Contraindications to a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine would be an allergic reaction to the first dose that included hives or shortness of breath.
Topic:
COVID-19 Vaccine
Question:
It states on the website you can not get your Covid shot if you have had a vaccine within the last 14 days. I had a shot in my knee by my orthopedic surgeon, a liquid that takes 3 days to turn to a gel cushion for my bone on bone problem. Does this shot count as a vaccine or am I ok to get my second dose as scheduled on the 5th?
Answer:
This is not a vaccine so you are able to get the COVID-19 immunization.
Topic:
COVID-19 Vaccine
Question:
Hi, There has been some talk that the vaccine programs have been moved from the individual counties to the state. I have already had my 1st dose. When going onto the myturn website it states it will let me know when an appointment becomes available due to no priority. In Trinity County I got my shot based on the criteria of being 43 and a smoker. The criteria the state has set is different and no longer makes me eligible, it also makes no reference to 1st or second shot. Shouldn't 2nd dose be a priority also? Is there a way to ensure I get the second dose in a reasonable time frame? I know others who have these same questions. Thank you.
Answer:
Excellent question, as we transition to the public/private partnership with the Third Party Administrator to expand access to vaccination in Trinity County and ensure those at greatest risk are vaccinated, we will be providing second doses to all those that have received first doses for our PHB PODS. We will have the MyTurn ready prior to the March 5th PODS for persons to be able to register for their second dose.
Topic:
COVID-19 Vaccine
Question:
When will the people who need a second vaccine during the first week of March be able to schedule their appointment?
Answer:
We are anticipating registration will open on March 1, 2021 for all 4 second dose PODS.