Kern County Public Health

Getting vaccinated in style . Quick and easy! We felt safe in the family oriented environment and like how well organized it was. Being able to drive-thru was a plus! - Chaka, Katherine & Leroy. ... The Kern County Fairgrounds Mass Vaccination Clinic offers Pfizer vaccine from the comfort of your car or walk-thru. No appointment necessary. Open Wednesday thru Sunday, 9:30am to 4pm. 16+ welcome. MyTurn.ca.gov

Fairgrounds Vaccination Clinic-Vaccine Q & A with Public Health Director Brynn Carrigan

Very easy! Everyone is nice and smiling! - Walt Burnett The Fairgrounds Mass Vaccination Clinic offers Pfizer vaccine from the comfort of your car or walk-thru. No appointment necessary.... Open Wednesday thru Sunday, 9:30am to 4pm. 16+ welcome. See more

Are the vaccines safe? Yes. COVID-19 vaccines have gone through extensive clinical trials and the most intensive safety review in U.S. history. Technological advancements in science and an unprecedented amount of resources made the development of vaccines in under a year possible. Before release, they were tested in tens of thousands of participants of different ages, races, genders, and ethnicities. Most people report no side effects, or only mild ones.... https://www.cdc.gov//vaccin/safety/safety-of-vaccines.html

Whether they are testing samples for Valley Fever or Rabies, our Public Health Lab is a vital part of our disease surveillance and works to protect the health of Kern County residents every day!

COVID-19 vaccine is here. When it's your turn, we encourage you to get vaccinated as we work together to end the pandemic.

Kern County Supervisor Mike Maggard treats our COVID-19 vaccination site team to ice cream as another great day concludes! This week is the soft launch of our mass vaccination site and we will announce the next phase of this site on Monday! Stay up to date at kernpublichealth.com.

For residents who received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Fairgrounds: Approximately one week prior to when your 2nd dose is due, you will receive a phone call from our team to schedule your visit at the phone number you provided when you scheduled your original appointment. If you did not receive a phone call, please call 661-321-3000 one week prior to when your second dose is due to schedule your appointment. ... Bring your vaccination card to your second dose appointment. If you have misplaced your card, please call 661-321-3000 prior to your scheduled second dose appointment to have a replacement card created.

You may have heard different things about the COVID-19 vaccine on social media or through friends and family, but it is important to know the facts. Learn more: https://kernpublichealth.com/coronavirus-vaccine/

If you’ve had COVID-19, you have some natural protection, or immunity, from the virus, but we don’t know how long that lasts. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine can help you build immunity without getting sick. COVID-19 vaccines are just one of many important tools to help us stop this pandemic. It’s important for everyone to continue to use all the tools available. Remember to: Get the vaccine when it’s your turn. Wear a mask over your nose AND mouth. ... Stay 6 feet from others and avoid crowds. Wash your hands often. Learn more about the vaccine: https://kernpublichealth.com/coronavirus-vaccine/

Wow! Thanks Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services for visiting our mass vaccination clinic today and bringing snacks for the team working today!

California State Epidemiologist Dr. Erica Pan issued the following statement advising providers that they can immediately resume the administration of lot 41L20A of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, which was temporarily paused on Sunday due to possible allergic reactions: "Our highest priorities are to ensure that vaccines are safe and effective, and distributed equitably and efficiently," said Dr. Pan. "Out of an abundance of caution, we recommended that providers pause the di...stribution of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine lot 41L20A on Sunday evening. Yesterday, we convened the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup and additional allergy and immunology specialists to examine the evidence collected. We had further discussions with the County of San Diego Department of Public Health, the FDA, CDC and manufacturer, and found no scientific basis to continue the pause. Providers that paused vaccine administration from Moderna Lot 41L20A can immediately resume. "These findings should continue to give Californians confidence that vaccines are safe and effective, and that the systems put in place to ensure vaccine safety are rigorous and science-based. Members of my family who have qualified to receive the vaccine as health care workers or because of their age have already received the COVID-19 vaccine, and I encourage every Californian to get the vaccine when it's their turn." https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/NR21-025.aspx

The latest updates for who is eligible within Phase 1A on the Covid-19 vaccine schedule can be found on our website. 1/9 Update: The detailed list of qualifying occupations has been removed from the state’s website and therefore we have removed the list from this post as we await further details. https://kernpublichealth.com/covid-19-vaccine-schedule/

Show your loved ones how much you care this Valentine’s Day. Be kind and stay safer by wearing a mask, washing your hands, keeping your distance. And when it’s your turn, get vaccinated. We can all help #EndThePandemic. Visit our website for current vaccination locations: https://phweb.kerncounty.com/Html5Viewer/index.html#

UPDATED VACCINATION LIST: Interested in obtaining a COVID-19 vaccine? 1. Visit kernpublichealth.com to see if you currently qualify. ... 2. Click on the map to find a provider or view below list. Thanks for your patience #kerncounty as we work to increase vaccination opportunities in near future. See more

To our healthcare workers on the front lines of #COVID19, thank you for all you’re doing to keep us safe. That work continues at home. The little things you do - whether at work or home - wearing a mask, avoiding gatherings, staying 6 feet apart, washing your hands - make a big difference.

Kern County Residents in All 3 Tiers of Phase 1a Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccination. Effective immediately, all priority groups within Phase 1a of the COVID-19 Vaccine Schedule are now able to be vaccinated in Kern County. This follows the announcement by California Department of Public Health that COVID-19 vaccines should be immediately administered to individuals in all tiers of Phase 1a. California’s COVID-19 Vaccine Plan is prioritized based on high risk groups that ar...e defined in several phases as well as tiers within those phases. The following priority groups are now eligible in Phase 1a Tier 3: ~Specialty clinics ~Laboratory workers ~Dental and other oral health clinics ~Pharmacy staff not working in settings at higher tiers Safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are one of the most important interventions to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Public Health is working with state and local partners to be transparent, careful, and above all, equitable in efforts to provide a COVID-19 vaccine to everyone who needs and requests vaccination. Residents are urged to continue practicing healthy habits such as hand washing, physical distancing and wearing a face covering when in public. For more information, visit our website at https://kernpublichealth.com/coronavirus-vaccine/ for current vaccination information and resources. Additionally, an interactive map is now available identifying community providers who are currently offering vaccinations.

Our Public Health Services family is saddened by the recent loss of former colleague and friend, Bill O'Rullian. A retired Environmental Health Specialist IV and supervisor in our Environmental Health Solid Waste Program for over 20 years, Bill had an incredible impact on our work and our hearts. We offer our condolences to his wife, family and friends. "He was our historian, cartoonist, and mentor. He graced us with his wit, kindness and generosity, not to mention his smile! A true gentleman, family man, lover of all things Americana, and a man firm in his faith. He will be sorely missed." Karen Sanford Environmental Health Solid Waste Program Supervisor, REHS IV

A couple’s journey through our #COVID19 mass vaccination clinic today! We continue to vaccinate the established priority groups in Phase 1A and those 65 and older. Appointments are filled at the fairgrounds site this week, however we encourage you to visit our website to view all local vaccination locations: https://phweb.kerncounty.com/Html5Viewer/index.html#

Behind the scenes at today’s soft launch of our COVID-19 mass vaccination site! During this soft launch phase, vaccinations will not be open to the public. At a future date the Fairground vaccination clinic will be open to the public who qualify for the vaccine in accordance with state guidelines. A public announcement will be made, our website will be updated and the Fairgrounds vaccination site will be added to the interactive map with instructions on how to register for a...n appointment. Stay informed by visiting our website: https://kernpublichealth.com/coronavirus-vaccine/

These 5 tips can help protect you and others from COVID-19 while ridesharing: 1. Wear a face mask at all times 2. Open car windows (if possible) 3. Keep the middle seat open 4. Wash/sanitize hands before and after the ride... 5. STAY HOME if sick #RideshareSafely

Before eating food at home or in public spaces, wash your hands with soap and water. It only takes 20 seconds and removes the germs from surfaces or objects you’ve touched. Learn more: https://go.usa.gov/xV9TP.

There are many free COVID-19 testing opportunities throughout our community. Visit our interactive test map to find a location near you: https://phweb.kerncounty.com/Html5Viewer/index.html

Thanks to KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield for hosting our Free Federal COVID-19 Testing today!

Thanks Kern County Latino Covid-19 Task Force!

Kern Continues in Red Tier on State’s COVID-19 Framework. Press release: https://kernpublichealth.com//20/11/KernTierUpdateNov4.pdf

Free COVID-19 testing today, Tuesday 11/3 from 8AM to 5PM! Preregister at www.doineedacovid19test.com OR walk ups welcome. #test2open

Keep up the great work Kern County. Stay safe and use caution, as we move into flu season and continue to fight against COVID-19. Limit gatherings to 3 households or fewer, stay outdoors, wear face coverings and practice social distancing.

Great story featuring our partners Kern County Latino Covid-19 Task Force!

Happy Halloween! If you get together to celebrate, do it outdoors and briefly, with a mask and distance.

Choose lower risk activities this Halloween . Wishing everyone a fun and safe weekend!

Healthy meals and snacks can help protect your child from #LeadPoisoning. Learn more at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb. #NLPPW2020 Comidas y bocadillos saludables pueden proteger a su niño del envenenamiento con plomo. Aprenda más at www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb.

We encourage you to enjoy lower risk Día de los Muertos activities this year to help protect you and your loved ones. Learn more: https://kernpublichealth.com//Halloween-and-Dia-de-los-Mue