How Can I Protect Myself & My Family

Where can I get Vaccinated?

when should I get a booster shot?

when should i wear a mask?

where can I get tested?

Antigen Test Kits for Insured Residents

Those with medical insurance can receive 8 free test kits per month. Contact your provider for details!

Free Antigen Tests in Yolo County

Vending Machines for those without medical insurance or other access to COVID-19 testing, free COVID-19 tests are available 24/7 in vending machines located at:

West Sacramento Yolo County Health & Human Services 500 Jefferson St., Building B (Lobby) West Sacramento
Esparto Regional Library, 17065 Yolo Ave, Esparto
Davis Mary L. Stephens Library 315 E. 14th St, Davis
Winters City Hall 318 1st St, Winters (OUT OF ORDER - UNDER REPAIR)
Woodland La Superior Market 34 W Court St, Woodland (OUT OF ORDER - UNDER REPAIR)

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Test Kit Expiration: Antigen test kits can be used beyond their expiration date as long as the test’s internal control works (internal control line after test development should be both easily visible and the color specified by the specific test instructions).

A PCR test may be needed when antigen test results are inconclusive, or when required by an employer. Please check with your healthcare provider and local pharmacy for PCR testing options.

Local pharmacies check online for appointments at CVS, RiteAid, Walgreens, or Walmart.

am i at higher risk?

CDPH offers free COVID-19 treatment through telehealth appointments for those without insurance or who can’t reach their health care provider within 24 hours. Treatment can be mailed to patients or picked up at a pharmacy. Call 833-686-5051 or make an appointment at https://sesamecare.com/covidca

If you are 65 or older or have any of the medical conditions below, you may be more likely to get very sick if you get COVID-19:

Cancer
Chronic lung disease
Diabetes (type 1 or type 2)
Disabilities
Heart conditions
HIV infection
Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system)
Mental health conditions
Overweight or obesity
Physical inactivity
Pregnancy or recently pregnant
Solid organ or blood stem cell transplant
Tuberculosis

If you have a condition that is not listed, you still may be at greater risk. It is important that you talk with your healthcare provider about your risk.

How can I reduce my risk?

You can reduce your risk of getting COVID and getting seriously ill

Vaccines: Get vaccinated against influenza and COVID, including a bivalent COVID booster. It's not too late to get vaccinated
Masks: When indoors with others, wear a mask that fits and filters well (N95, KN95, KF94)
Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, or use hand sanitizer
Stay home when you are sick: If you have cold- or flu-like symptoms you should stay home from school, work and other activities until you are feeling better and have been without fever for at least 24 hours to avoid getting others sick (even if you test negative for COVID)
Long-acting monoclonal antibody: Ask your doctor if you are eligible for Evusheld, a medication taken before infection that can prevent serious COVID illness
Antiviral treatment: If you do get sick, there are treatments that can help keep you out of the hospital and help you recover faster if you take them right away. As soon as you get sick, talk to your doctor about treatment options.

If you do get sick, there are treatments that can help keep you out of the hospital and help you recover faster if you take them right away. As soon as you get sick, talk to your doctor about treatment options.

vaccine FAQs

How much does the vaccine cost?

Nothing. COVID-19 vaccines, including their administration, are free.

Can I get COVID-19 from the COVID-19 vaccine?

The COVID-19 vaccination can’t cause COVID-19. The goal of the vaccines is to teach our immune systems how to fight the virus that causes COVID-19. Learn more about how COVID-19 vaccines work.

Can the COVID-19 vaccine cause me to test positive on COVID-19 viral tests?

Vaccines won’t cause you to test positive on viral tests, which are used to see if you have a current infection.
If your body develops an immune response, which is the goal of vaccination, you will test positive on certain antibody tests. Antibody tests indicate that you may have some level of protection against the virus. To learn more about COVID-19 testing visit the CDC COVID-19 Testing Page.

If I've had COVID-19 before, can I still benefit from getting the COVID-19 vaccine?

People are advised to get a COVID-19 vaccine even if they have been sick with COVID-19 before. This is due to the severe health risks associated with COVID-19 and the fact that re-infection with COVID-19 is possible.

Will the COVID-19 vaccine prevent me from getting sick with COVID-19?

While many people with COVID-19 have only a mild illness, others may get a severe illness or even die. There is no way to know how COVID-19 will affect you, even if you are not at increased risk of severe complications. Learn more about how COVID-19 vaccines work.

What is an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)?

An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) is a mechanism to facilitate the availability and use of medical countermeasures, including vaccines, during public health emergencies, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic. Under an EUA, the FDA may allow the use of unapproved medical products, or unapproved uses of approved medical products in an emergency to diagnose, treat, or prevent serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions when certain statutory criteria have been met, including that there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives. Taking into consideration input from the FDA, manufacturers decide whether and when to submit an EUA request to the FDA.

Once submitted, the FDA will evaluate an EUA request and determine whether the relevant statutory criteria are met, taking into account the totality of the scientific evidence about the vaccine that is available to the FDA. Click here to learn more about Emergency Use Authorization. Watch a video on what an EUA is.

Are the COVID-19 vaccines rigorously tested?

Yes. Clinical trials are evaluating investigational COVID-19 vaccines in tens of thousands of study participants to generate the scientific data and other information needed by the FDA to determine safety and effectiveness. These clinical trials are being conducted according to the rigorous standards set forth by the FDA. Click here for the Vaccine Development - 101 process.

Is the vaccine safe?

Yes, the COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Millions of people in the United States have received COVID-19 vaccines, and these vaccines have undergone the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history. Learn how the federal government is working to ensure the safety of COVID-19 vaccines.

View CDC information about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines
View the State of California's information about COVID-19 vaccines

I Have COVID-19 (Or Think I Might) Now What?

I have COVID-19 Now what?

Seek treatment if you have symptoms. CDPH offers free COVID-19 telehealth appointments for those without insurance or who can’t reach their health care provider within 24 hrs. Treatment can be mailed to patients or picked up at a pharmacy. Call 833-686-5051 or make an appointment at https://sesamecare.com/covidca
Stay home until your symptoms are improving or you haven’t had a fever for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications, and your symptoms are mild and improving
Wear a mask when around others for 10 days after you become sick or test positive (even if you don’t have any symptoms)
Avoid spending time around people at higher risk for severe COVID for 10 days. People at higher risk include elderly, people who live in congregate care facilities, and people with immunocompromising conditions.
Tell anyone you spent time around (in shared indoor space for 15 minutes or more over 24 hours) the two days before you started to feel sick up until you tested positive, or the two days before you tested positive that they may have been exposed to COVID-19.