COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION PORTAL |
COVID-19 Vaccine Portal
COVID-19 Vaccines are available in Plumas County at all Pharmacies and most health care facilities. The easiest way to find a vaccine center nearest you is via California's MyTurn Platform.
On this page you can find the following information:
- How to get a COVID-19 Vaccine in Plumas County
- Current Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccines
- COVID-19 Vaccination Data for Plumas County
- Information regarding COVID-19 Vaccines
Scroll down for more information.
How to get a COVID-19 Vaccine in Plumas County |
Plumas County Public Health Agency
Click for California's MyTurn website for local clinics. PCPHA will vaccinate for Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson boosters*, Call clinic for appointment 530-283-6330.
PCPHA does not offer "Additional Doses nor boosters for the Immune Compromised." Please see your primary care provider if you are interested in an additional dose and qualify only due to your immune compromised state. For more information on additional doses, please click here.
*Johnson & Johnson will only be available as supplies last. There will be no restocking of this vaccine once depleted.
Health Care Facilities
Eastern Plumas Health Care: (530) 832-6561
Plumas District Hospital: (530) 283-5640
Seneca Healthcare District: (530) 283-2151 ext 1047
The following local Pharmacies are also offering COVID-19 Vaccinations:
Lassen Drug - Chester, CA (530) 258-2261
RiteAid - Quincy, CA (530) 283-1809
Quincy Pharmacy - Quincy, CA (530) 283-4545
Portola Village Pharmacy - Portola, CA (530) 832-4218
Current Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccines |
Who is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine right now?
Currently in Plumas County anyone 5* and older is eligible for vaccination.
* The Pfizer vaccine is currently the only COVID vaccine that has received an Emergency Use Authorization from the FDA for 5 years and older..
Recommendations for Initial COVID-19 Vaccine
There are currently three different COVID-19 vaccines available to the public.
- The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has full FDA approval for ages 16 and older and emergency use authorization for ages 5 to 15.
- The Moderna vaccine has full FDA approval for individuals 18 years of age and older. and
- The Johnson & Johnson vaccine have been approved by the FDA for emergency use for ages 18 and older.
The CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines over the Johnson & Johnson vaccine when possible. Consult with your medical provider in order to understand the benefits and risks to help you decide which vaccine is right for you. The most important decision is to get a COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible.
Click here to help you determine the best vaccine for you.
COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Recommendations
Pfizer booster dose is recommended if you:
- Received your second dose at least five months ago, and
- Age 12+
Moderna booster dose is recommended if you:
- Received your second dose at least five months ago, and
- Age 18+
Johnson & Johnson booster dose is recommended if you
- Received your first dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least 2 months ago, and
- Age 18+
Those who originally received a Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine can receive a Pfizer or Moderna booster vaccine.
For more information regarding boosters clickhere
COVID-19 Vaccine Additional Dose Recommendations
Additional doses of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are now available for those with moderately to severely compromised immune systems, including 5-11 year old (Pfizer Only).
This includes people who:
- Get active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
- Got an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
- Got a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
- Have moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
- Have advanced or untreated HIV infection
- Get active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that suppress immune response
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist to schedule an appointment for an additional dose. PCPHA does not offer additional doses for the COVID-19 Vaccine at this time.
COVID-19 VACCINE Data for Plumas County |
Vaccination Data
Click to see the state's vaccination data by county, including Plumas County
Vaccination Numbers
Information updated on 03/31/2022 at 3:00 PM.
Plumas County has 935 residents partially vaccinated and 10,095 fully vaccinated for a total of 11,030 at 61.6%.
Age | Total | % | Fully | % |
5-11 | 203 | 17.4% | 154 | 13.2% |
12-17 | 427 | 41.6% | 380 | 37.0% |
18-64 | 5873 | 55.5% | 5322 | 50.3% |
65-74 | 2775 | 78.4% | 2591 | 73.2% |
75+ | 1753 | 109.2% | 1648 | 102.6% |
Additional COVID-19 VACCINE Information |
FDA Approves Emergency Use of Pfizer (5-15 Year Olds), Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) Vaccine
Learn more about the FDA’s EUA process for the Pfizer vaccine
Learn more about the FDA's EUA process for the Moderna vaccine
Learn more about the FDA's EUA process for the Janssen vaccine
What is the difference between the COVID-19 Vaccines? Click here.
As of December 16, 2021, CDC recommends mRNA vaccine are preferred over Johnson & Johnson vaccine, click here for more information.
COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheets
Pfizer Vaccine Fact Sheet: English | Spanish Fact Sheet for 5 years old: English Spanish- CDPH Fact Sheet: English | Spanish
Pfizer receives FDA approval for vaccine for 16 Years Old and older, click here for more information.
Moderna Vaccine Fact Sheet: English | Spanish - CDPH Fact Sheet: English | Spanish
Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) Fact Sheet: English - CDPH Fact Sheet: English | Spanish
Have more questions? Check out our FAQ page!
Click here for the page!Minor Consent Forms
This consent form should be use if the individual receiving a COVID-19 vaccine is under the age of consent. Click for a downloadable PDF: