Increased demand in COVID-19 vaccines anticipated after State announced their “Vax for the Win” Program.(Santa Ana, CA) — The County of Orange anticipates an increased demand for first dose COVID-19 vaccinations after Governor Newsom’s announcement on May 27, 2021 that the State of California has launched “Vax for the Win,” a COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Program.The County Super Point-of-Dispensing (POD) sites have been dispensing the second dose of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines and the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. To meet the anticipated increase in demand for first dose COVID-19 vaccinations, the County Super PODs will also offer the first dose of the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines through the Anaheim Convention Center, OC Fair & Event Center, Santa Ana College, and Soka University from Tuesday, June 1 through Saturday, June 5, 2021. For information about which vaccines are available at each location, please visit https://occovid19.ochealthinfo.com/covid-19-vaccine-resources starting Tuesday. As all County Super PODs are scheduled to close operations on Sunday, June 6th, individuals who receive a first dose at a County Super POD next week will be connected on-site with information about how to schedule their second dose. That information includes:The Othena platform will automatically select your second dose date; you will need to log-in to select your preferred location at one of the County’s mobile events or call the OC COVID-19 Hotline at (714) 834-2000 for assistance. Alternatively, you may receive your second dose at a location like a pharmacy or health care provider and can access a list here. In order to ensure that each location is staffed appropriately, individuals are encouraged to visit www.Othena.com or call the OC COVID-19 Hotline at (714) 834-2000 to make an appointment; however, walk-ins will also be accommodated. The Hotline can also assist with arranging transportation to and from each Super POD, if needed. To learn more about the “Vax for the Win” incentive program, please visit https://covid19.ca.gov/vax-for-the-win/.
