Walnut Creek Coronavirus Vaccine Clinic Gets Positive Feedback

WALNUT CREEK, CA — Several local residents who have received a coronavirus vaccine in Walnut Creek report having a positive experience. The clinic is operated by Contra Costa Health Services at Diablo Valley College (DVC).

The clinic is “Well run,” Susan Simkins said in a Walnut Creek Patch Neighbor Posts discussion.

Here’s how Simkins described the clinic, “They told us all to wait in car until appointment time, then you get in short line. Once inside, they verify ID (license) and insurance (medicare) and line is outside awaiting actual shot which takes place in cubicle, inside building. Gentle, quick. Then go to another building where you sit, set own timer for 15 min., wipe down chair and leave! Got message re: second shot right away EXCEPT no times available. Oh, well, they will eventually be there for us! Arm is fine, got Pfizer.”

Other residents report getting a Moderna vaccine at DVC.

Craig Bender’s advice following his vaccine, “Think 1 hour end to end.”

The Neighbor Posts discussion was started by Loxie Devin. See all of the comments here and add your personal observations.

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Who is Eligible for the Vaccine

The list of residents who are eligible for the vaccine may have changed since you last checked. The form to make an appointment lists the following ages and occupations:

• Age 65 and over resident of Contra Costa County
• Acute care, psychiatric, or correctional facility hospital staff
• Clinic Worker (Primary, Dialysis, Dental/Oral Health or Specialty Care)
• Home health worker, home care worker, Community health worker, including promotoras
• In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) worker
• Laboratory worker
• Mortuary Staff
• Paramedic or EMT
• Pharmacy staff
• Public Health Field or Homeless Services Staff
• Resident or Staff at intermediate care facilities for persons who need non-continuous nursing supervision and supportive care
• Resident or Staff at skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and similar settings for older or medically vulnerable individuals
• Adult & Child Protective Services Field Staff

If you qualify for a vaccine, make an appointment by clicking this link. If you have trouble with online scheduling, call this phone number: 1-833-829-2626 to make an appointment.

Local Coronavirus Cases, Deaths

January was especially deadly for coronavirus victims in Contra Costa County, with 99 deaths already recorded and more possible as final stats are recorded in the days ahead.

The majority of deaths, 56, happened outside of long-term care facilities.

Most of the deaths happened early in the month, with 11 recorded on Jan. 2 alone. No deaths have been reported since Jan. 22.

Since the start of the pandemic, 57,580 cases have been confirmed in CoCo, and 529 deaths.

Here in Walnut Creek, there have been a total of 57 deaths attributed to coronavirus since the start of the pandemic, and 2,832 cases.