County: COVID-19 Vaccine OK To Take With Childhood Immunizations

SOLANO COUNTY, CA — Solano County encouraged its residents Wednesday to schedule any routine, recommended childhood immunizations at the same time their child is vaccinated against COVID-19.

Solano County health officials issued a joint statement with other Bay Area health officers in support of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recently revised immunization guidance to allow coadministration of the COVID-19 vaccine with other vaccines.

"Childhood immunizations are an important part of public health as they prevent the spread of contagious and dangerous diseases," said Dr. Bela Matyas, Solano County's health officer. "We want to keep children healthy, protect them from vaccine-preventable diseases, and prepare them for returning back to school in the fall and as other activities resume."

To address a significant decline in well-child visits and immunizations during the pandemic, a new campaign, "Bee-wise, Immunize!" was launched in May. Solano County has embraced the campaign and is working with several multi-sector agencies, including First 5 Solano, Partnership HealthPlan, Childstart, and the Solano County school districts to encourage patients and parents to get up to date on routine visits and vaccinations, county officials said.

In the United States, vaccination against COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, is currently recommended for everyone 12 and older.

"Parents should make immunization appointments with their child’s primary care provider or community clinic," county officials said.

For help finding a primary care provider or getting health insurance, parents can call Help Me Grow Solano at 844-501-5437 or visit HelpMeGrowSolano.org, the county said.