9-18-25: The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health endorses California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) respiratory virus season immunization recommendations for the 2025-2026 respiratory season. This guidance was developed in collaboration with California partners in the West Coast Health Alliance and informed by national medical groups, including the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Additionally, effective September 17, 2025, California state law ensures Californians have insurance coverage for immunizations recommended by CDPH at no cost.

All children and adults who choose protection are recommended to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. Those with higher risk of severe disease should get the updated 2025-2026 formulation of the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it’s available from their medical provider or local pharmacy. This includes: young children aged 6-23 months; children aged 2-18 years who have never received a COVID-19 vaccine; persons who are planning pregnancy, pregnant, postpartum or lactating; persons 6 months and older with underlying health conditions; persons aged 65 years and older; and persons living with or working with persons at high risk for severe disease.

Individuals with questions about getting a COVID-19 vaccine should contact their health care provider. Because of delays in updated COVID-19 vaccines recommendations at the federal level, it may be more challenging to find a vaccine this fall/winter than in years prior. However, vaccine supply and access are expected to improve. There is limited supply of the updated COVID-19 vaccines for children under 12 years of age, but we expect more availability in the coming weeks.  To schedule your vaccine appointment, contact your health care provider, local pharmacy or visit myturn.ca.gov.