COVID-19 Assistance & Resources
At Temple Emanu-El, we know that you may have many questions or concerns about COVID-19, how to get vaccines, where to get vaccines, and more. Our Staff is here to help answer questions, or direct you to the appropriate place to get the most up-to-date and current answers. Below are links to relevant resources that you may need.
Update April 14th: Santa Clara County Opens Thousands of Additional Vaccine Appointments & Expands Eligibility
to All Individuals Age 16 or Older
Santa Clara County, CA – County of Santa Clara Officials announced today that a significant increase in vaccine supplies has allowed the County Health System to release tens of thousands of additional vaccine appointments over the remainder of this week. Many more appointments will be made available the following week. As a result of the expanded vaccine supply, the County is opening vaccine eligibility to all individuals age 16 or older who live or work in Santa Clara County effective today. Community members are encouraged to schedule vaccination appointments through the County’s website sccfreevax.org.
Update: March 28th: NBC News - California to Open Vaccinations to Everyone 16 and Older Starting April 15
"California will start vaccinating anyone 16 and over against the coronavirus starting in three weeks, expanding eligibility to the shots along with a host of other states as a long-awaited boost in vaccine supplies is in sight.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that the nation’s most populous state would start vaccinating anyone 50 and over in a week and the population more broadly — except those under 16, for whom vaccines have not yet been authorized — on April 15."
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Santa Clara County Vaccination Information: As of March 5th:
All County Health Vaccination Sites Are Currently Full.
New appointments are not available at the current time due to lower than expected vaccine allocation from the State. Please check this site regularly for updates as new appointments will be added when additional vaccine supply becomes available. Please continue checking for updated information at sccfreevax.org.
NEW VACCINE SITE: As of Feb. 23rd:
Emmanuel Baptist Church is now open as a vaccine site. Currently, there is not a wait, but subject to change. This is a walk-in vaccination site, so no appointments are needed. This site is serving Santa Clara County residents who are 65 and older, and healthcare workers too.
Open Tuesdays - Fridays, 9am to 3:30pm
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 467 N. White Road, San Jose, 95127
The county now allows for anyone 65 and older to get vaccinated through Santa Clara County, regardless of healthcare provider. Please click here to book an appointment.
We should all be alert to potential vaccine scams. The important thing to remember is that you will likely receive vaccine information from your primary doctor or from your local Public Health Department. Find additional information on vaccines at: www.sccFreeVax.org
CDC Recommendations and Advice
Want to know when you might be eligible for the vaccine? Click below for more information.
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