BCPH will keep the public informed and open it to persons 65 and older as quickly as possible

BUTTE COUNTY, CA (MPG) – Butte County Public Health (BCPH) announced that residents who are ages 75 or older can now schedule their COVID-19 vaccination appointment online. Residents in the 75+ age group who have previously registered with BCPH to receive a vaccine eligibility notification DO NOT need to wait to receive their notification – they can schedule themselves an appointment now.

How to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment for persons 75 and older:

Appointments can be schedule by visiting Butte County COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic sign-up portal: tinyurl.com/COVIDvax75;

Sign-ups are first come, first serve. If residents are unable to register for a slot, this means the slots are full for the day and time indicated. More slots will be added as more clinics are scheduled;

Residents who do not have internet access may call the Butte County COVID-19 Call Center for assistance, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm: 530-552-3050;

Proof of age and ID is required at time of appointment – residents who do not meet the criteria for this age group will be turned away;

Is transportation to the vaccine clinic available for persons 75+?

Yes. Transportation is available through the B-Line’s Paratransit service, which offers door-to-door rides for persons 70 and older. An application must be completed in advance of the first ride. Applications can be requested over the phone, in-person, or downloaded from the internet. A one-way ride on the Paratransit is $3.50. 

Contact B-Line Paratransit: 530-809-4614 (option 1) or download the B-Line Paratransit Dial-a-Ride application: tinyurl.com/ButteParatransit

When will the Vaccine be available to persons 65+?

While 65 and older has been moved to phase 1b, tier 1, due to vaccine supply and distribution, groups in this tier must be sub-prioritized. BCPH will keep the public informed and open it to persons 65 and older as quickly as possible.

When will the vaccine be prioritized for persons with underlying health conditions?

BCPH continues to follow a phases and prioritized approach that has been outlined by the state. Currently, the state only provides priority vaccine instruction based on age, regardless of underlying health conditions. If the state makes changes to age groups to include underlying health conditions, BCPH will follow any new prioritization.