Starting April 19th, everyone 16 years of age and older nationwide is now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as you can. Widespread vaccination is a critical tool to help stop the pandemic.
Currently, most vaccination clinics are being held at large hospitals, clinics, or schools, pharmacy chain stores, and in-store pharmacies. if you ar who are interested in getting vaccinated at their local pharmacy should check the pharmacy’s website to find out if the COVID-19 vaccine is available. You can also visit VaccineFinder.orgexternal icon or check your state health department website.
Our Helpline team can assist you in booking vaccination appointments and may also be able to help you in getting free or discounted rides. Refer to the map below for more information specific to your state.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has provided a range of programs to support individuals, families, and communities. While some of these programs are long-standing, others were formed in direct response to the challenges created or exacerbated by the public health emergency. As we continue to move forward towards a “new normal,” the following resources remain available for those in need:
NAPCA Helpline counselors are available to help navigate the map and resources below in-language from 8:30am – 5pm PST Mondays through Fridays. Call for assistance using resources or learning more about the COVID-19 vaccine.
1-800-336-2722
1-800-398-1117
1-800- 582-4218
1-800-593-8087
1-800-683-7427
1-800-582-4336
1-800-582-4259
1-800-948-3844
in your State to see important vaccine information.Many states only offer vaccine information in English or Spanish. If you need help navigating websites or learning more about the COVID-19 vaccine, call the NAPCA Helpline to speak to a counselor in-language.
Vaccine information page
Hotline: 1-855-566-5333
Vaccine locator
Hotline: 1-907-646-3322
California state vaccine information page
LA County Vaccine Scheduling tool
Sign up for local alerts or read more about your county’s plan
LA County Public Health page
Join California’s Exposure Notification System
Vaccine information page
Vaccine locator
Hotline: 303-389-1687 or 877-462-2911
Vaccine information page
Hotline: 877-918-2224
Vaccine information page
How to register
Hotline: (800) 300-1120
Vaccine information page
Hotline: There are different hotlines depending on what part of the state you live in.
Vaccine information page
Chicago COVID Coach tool (to monitor symptoms, track COVID outbreaks and eventually register for the vaccine)
Vaccine information page
Vaccine locator
Hotline: 211 within the state
Vaccine information page
Hotline: 211 within the state
Vaccine information page
Hotline: 883-431-2053
Vaccine information page
Vaccine locator
Hotline: 877-978-6453
Vaccine information page
Hotline: 833 998-2275
Vaccine information page
Register for your vaccine
Hotline: 211
Vaccine information page
Vaccine locator (for public)
Vaccine locator (for health care workers)
Hotline: 855-568-0545
Vaccine information page
Register for vaccine appointment
Hotline: 1-855-600-3453
Vaccine information page
New York State COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline: 1-833-697-4829 (to help New Yorkers determine if they are eligible and to schedule vaccination appointments)
NYC Vaccine Finder
New York State Vaccine Finder
Hotline: 1-833-687-4829
Vaccine information page
Vaccine locator
Hotline: 1-877-490-6642
Vaccine information page
Vaccine locator
Hotline: 405-425-4489
Vaccine information page
Vaccine eligibility
Hotline: 1-877-724-3258
Vaccine information page
Hotline: 1-855-472-3432
Vaccine information page
Hotline: 855-722-7878
Vaccine information page
Eligibility tool
Hotline: 877-275-8343
Vaccine information page
Phase Finder tool for determining COVID-19 vaccine eligibility
COVID-19 Vaccine Phases
Hotline: 855-363-0333
Vaccine information page
Hotline: 1-833-734-0965
There are two main types of COVID-19 vaccines being administered right now: Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna. Both require two vaccines, spaced approximately 3-4 weeks apart to reach 94-95% effectiveness. Read the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) description of how vaccines work and a more detailed break down of the different types, or refer to the in-language fact sheets about both vaccines in the Resource bar to the right.
CDC information available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean.
Every state has their own schedule for vaccinating, based on population and vaccine supply, so it’s hard to determine when everyone will be vaccinated. Find your state on the map above to visit your local public health website for more information and to determine which phase you belong to.
First, keep in mind that many clinics and hospitals offering vaccines across the country are completely booked. You may need to keep calling your local county or city’s COVID-19 vaccine line, or keep checking the appropriate website for openings. At any given time, millions of people are eligible to receive the vaccine, so it might take some time to secure an appointment. But don’t give up!
Find your state above to determine if they have a number to call, or a website to use to schedule an appointment. You can also call the NAPCA Helpline for assistance finding a vaccine clinic near you or identifying any appointment openings.
English: 1-800-336-2722
普通话 Mandarin: 1-800-683-7427
Tiếng Việt / Vietnamese: 1-800-582-4336
廣東話 / Cantonese: 1-800- 582-4218
한국어 Korean: 1-800-582-4259
Read the CDC’s summary of the pre-, during, and post-vaccine process so you know what to expect.
Information available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean.
Overall, both COVID-19 vaccines being administered are very safe. Both have undergone rigorous testing and both have been approved by the FDA. In addition, monitoring of vaccine recipients is continuous after the vaccine has been administered. Read more about continual vaccine safety and the approval process on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website.
Information available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean.
Many people experience mild symptoms after they receive the vaccine. Pain or swelling in the arm is very common, as is a mild fever or chills, all of which should disappear within a day or two. The CDC has listed common side effects to both doses, and how to treat symptoms.
Information available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean.
The COVID-19 vaccine is covered at no cost to most people enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid, as well as private insurance plans. If you are uninsured, you should still be able to get a vaccine at no cost at all locations. However, make sure to ask about cost before you receive the vaccine so you don’t receive a surprise bill later.
The COVID-19 Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) site is available in Spanish, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese. Other materials in 50+ languages are available here.
Other Resources
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 site is available in:
English | Spanish | Chinese | Korean | Vietnamese
COVID-19 FAQs answered by the CDC
(Information available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean)
Other COVID-19 related resources are available in these languages (scroll down on the page):
Tagalog | Burmese | Khmer | Japanese | Tongan | Samoan
Find other materials in 50+ languages
State, Territorial, Local and Tribal Health Department Search:
Search all resources created by health departments in every state, territory, and tribe
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet
English | Spanish | Chinese | Vietnamese | Tagalog
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet
English | Chinese, Simplified | Chinese, Traditional | Khmer | Korean | Spanish | Tagalog | Vietnamese
Download V-Safe on smart phones, the After Vaccination Health Checker App to track symptoms after you’ve received your vaccine
Somang Society’s video on the COVID-19 vaccine:
의과학자가 알려주는 코로나 백신(1) – with 신혜원 박사
