Vaccine Information

How can I get the vaccine?

The State of California is utilizing a phased and tiered approach that prioritizes vaccines for transparent and equitable distribution to everyone in the state who wants it. The state expects to have enough supplies to vaccinate most Californians in all 58 counties by this summer. Individual health departments, usually based on the county level, will have specific information for individuals who live and work in the area. Visit COVID-19 Vaccine Plan website for more information.

My Turn is where you can find out if it's your turn to get vaccinated and schedule vaccination appointments. If it isn't your turn yet, you can register to be notified when you become eligible.

Where are the mass vaccination sites in LA County?

• Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
• Pomona Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona, CA 91768
• The Forum, 3900 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305
• California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330
• L.A. County Office of Education, 12830 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242
• Six Flags Magic Mountain, 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355

Visit LA County's website for more information about vaccine distribution.

Is Fairplex distributing vaccines? 

Beginning Jan. 19, Fairplex will serve as one of the county’s large-scale vaccination sites, known as Mega Points of Distribution (MPOD). At this time, Fairplex will provide vaccines by appointment only to individuals in Tier 1A (frontline healthcare workers, and staff and residents in skilled nursing facilities and long-term care facilities). Visit LA County’s website for more information about vaccine distribution.

Where can I get more information about the vaccine?

More information on the vaccine’s safety and efficacy can be found on the  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website and the State of California’s COVID-19 Vaccine Plan website.

 How do vaccines protect communities?

When a person gets vaccinated against a disease, their risk of infection is reduced. As more people in a community get vaccinated, fewer people remain at risk. This will lead to fewer people falling ill, requiring hospitalization or even dying from the disease.

Can you get COVID-19 from the vaccine?

No. None of the COVID-19 vaccines currently in development in the United States or approved under the Emergency Use Authorization uses the live virus that causes COVID-19. Vaccines teach our immune system how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. Sometimes, this process can cause symptoms, such as fever, which are normal and are a sign that the body is building immunity.

What if I already had COVID-19?

Those who have already contracted COVID-19 are also encouraged to receive the vaccine because it is unclear whether an infection confers lasting immunity to those who have had the virus.

Who is eligible in the education sector? 

According to the California Department of Public Health, all faculty and staff in the Education and Child Care settings are eligible. This includes:   

• All formal and informal childcare workers, including day care providers   
• All staff in colleges, universities, junior colleges, community colleges, and other postsecondary education facilities   
• All staff in educational support services and administration   
• All staff in Pre-kindergarten, elementary, middle, and high schools   
• All staff in technical and trade schools   
• Any other workers involved in child and/or student care, including school bus drivers and monitors, crosswalk guards, etc. 

Are auxiliary employees (ASI and Cal Poly Pomona Foundation) eligible?  

Yes, staff and student staff in ASI and Foundation are eligible. 

Are student assistants, graduate assistants, research assistants eligible? 

Student assistants are part of Cal Poly Pomona’s support staff and teaching staff. They would be part of the education sector.  

Are retired faculty and staff eligible? 

Retired and emeriti employees are not considered to be part of the education sector. However, they may be eligible for the vaccine if they are 65 and older. 

What type of documentation or proof is needed to verify employment in the education sector? 

A paystub and photo ID can be used for employment verification.  

• State-side employees, including student employees, can access their paycheck and compensation history through MyCPP. Here are two resources: Quick instruction - How to view paycheck and compensation history (PDF) and Detail instruction - View Paycheck Detail (PDF).  
• State-side employees can also see paycheck statements through Cal Employee Connect (CEC), which is managed by the State Controller’s Office. Visit the payroll website to learn more and register. 
• Cal Poly Pomona Foundation employees can access their paycheck through Kronos UKG. 
• ASI employees can access paystubs online through ADP.  

Can Cal Poly Pomona provide me a letter to verify employment? 

In most cases, employees can verify employment by showing their paycheck (paystub). In certain situations, a letter can be provided to verify employment.  

• State-side employees, including student employees, should contact hrscsc@cpp.edu and indicate “Vaccine Employment Letter” in the subject line.  
• Foundation employees, including student employees, should email nfernandez@cpp.edu.  
• ASI employees, including active student employees, should contact Charlene Garganera at  csgarganera@cpp.edu. 

Will the mass vaccination hub at Cal Poly Pomona prioritize CPP faculty and staff? 

The mass vaccination hub at Cal Poly Pomona is operated by a consortium of health organizations led by Kaiser Permanente. The university does not manage the hub’s operations. As an open and public vaccination center, prioritization for Cal Poly Pomona employees is not currently available. 

Am I required to get the vaccination at Cal Poly Pomona? Can I go to another location? 

You are not required to get the vaccination at Cal Poly Pomona. Individuals can choose a vaccination center that is close to them. To search for an appointment, you can visit the state’s My Turn website or visit CPP’s vaccine info webpage to find information about your county. 

Are faculty and staff required to get the vaccination? 

No, the CSU has not required that faculty and staff receive the vaccination. 

Are students required to get the vaccination? 

No, the CSU has not required that students receive the vaccination.