California’s Vaccination Schedule Prioritizes 65+ and Essential Workers

This week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a series of improvements to the state’s vaccination plan. Incorporating lessons learned, these new steps will make it easier for people to know when they are eligible for vaccinations and how to make appointments, accelerate the administration of vaccines on hand and improve the state’s ability to track vaccination data.

Newsom’s announcement simplifies the eligibility framework, standardizing vaccine information and data and ensuring the available supply of vaccine is administered as quickly as possible. Moving forward, there will be a single statewide standard and movement through the tiers. The state will continue through 65-plus residents and healthcare workers, and prioritize emergency services, food and agriculture workers, teachers and school staff.

The state is also launching My Turn, a new system for Californians to learn when they are eligible to be vaccinated, make appointments and track vaccination data. Technology from California companies Salesforce and Skedulo and implementation by Accenture are the foundation for My Turn. It is currently being piloted in Los Angeles and San Diego counties, and expected to be available statewide in early February.

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