Watsonville COVID Vaccine: Where To Get It, Who's Eligible

WATSONVILLE, CA — On Thursday California expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility statewide to those ages 50 and older, which means a flood of new people are searching for appointments in Watsonville and across the state.

Am I Eligible For The COVID-19 Vaccine?

Here's who is eligible as of April 1 to sign up for a vaccine appointment:

• Ages 50+
• Essential workers in health care, food, agriculture, education, child care, emergency services, libraries, foster care, custodial/janitorial/housekeeping services
• People with high-risk health conditions
• People who work, live or recently lived in a high-risk congregate living setting such as a correctional facility, homeless shelter or behavioral health facility
• Housed or unhoused people who are homeless
• Public transportation personnel (private plane workers excluded)

Vaccine demand in Santa Cruz County has continued to exceed supply as of late, which means it might be difficult to snag an appointment. There are several places you can check for vaccine appointments available in your area.

Where To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine

Many have found luck searching for appointments on vaccinefinder.org, which searches for appointments at various pharmacies after users enter their zip code.

• CVS: Search for appointments here
• Rite Aid: Search for appointments here
• Safeway: Search for appointments here
• Walgreens: Search for appointments here
• Kaiser Permanente: The arena in Santa Cruz is serving as a vaccination site. Members learn more here, non-members learn more here
• Santa Cruz Community Health: Call (831) 427-3500, ext. 324
• Dignity Health Medical Group — Dominican: Visit patient portal or call (831) 288-6526
• Emeline Health Center: Call (831) 454-4100
• Sutter Health/Palo Alto Medical Foundation: Learn more or call (844) 987-6115
• Stanford Health Care: Learn more or call (650) 498-9000
• Watsonville Health Center: Call (831) 515-9399 or text that number with full name, birth date and phone number
• Homeless Persons Health Project: Call (831) 454-2080
• Salud Para La Gente: Call (831) 728-0222

Get more details on Santa Cruz County COVID-19 vaccination options here.