Merced County Department of Public Health is committed to providing the public with current information on the COVID vaccine.
This page provides emerging information and may change rapidly as mass vaccination plans are underway. Please check this page often for updates.
The Department of Public Health (MCDPH) is working closely with local healthcare providers to ensure that the vaccine is administered to those currently eligible. That includes high-risk residents and members of the healthcare workforce. MCDPH will continue to work closely with local healthcare providers and pharmacists to distribute the vaccine as it becomes widely available. This website will be updated as more information is available. Your provider can also advise when the vaccine may be available to you. Please note, there is not a wait list to sign up for vaccines.
We understand that some people may be concerned about being vaccinated once the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine is available in the United States. While these vaccines are being developed as quickly as possible, routine processes and procedures, remain in place to ensure the safety of any vaccine that is authorized or approved for use. Safety is a top priority, and there are many reasons to get vaccinated. For information about COVID-19 vaccine safety, visit the CDC’s COVID-19 Vaccine Safety webpage.
Below is a summary of the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination based on what we currently know.
260 E. 15th St • Merced, CA 95341
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