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Starting this Monday, On February 22, San Mateo County expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to now include teachers, child care providers, first responders, and agricultural and food workers who meet the state's Phase 1B criteria.
The above, as long as vaccine supplies allow, the County Health Department said in a statement.
Most San Mateo County residents will receive the vaccine from their primary care provider, which will require contacting your primary care provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information about when and how you can expect to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
In this regard, the County pointed out that residents will be able to receive a notification on their devices when they are eligible for the SARS-CoV-2 virus vaccine.
She added that while the supply of the COVID-19 vaccine remains limited, residents can sign up for the county's notification tool to receive an alert when the state makes them eligible, as well as get information on how to get an appointment.
The notification system is intended as an interim strategy as the state of California prepares a vaccine alert system called MyTurn.
Of note, the county is currently vaccinating Phase 1A members – health care workers and long-term care facility residents – and Phase 1B residents ages 65 and up.