Ask Erica! @CAPublicHealth
Ask Erica!  @CAPublicHealth
Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Dr. Erica Pan, California’s State Public Health Officer, answers common questions about respiratory virus vaccines.

Question: Do you need a prescription to get a COVID-19 vaccine in California?
Answer: Nope. You don’t need a prescription to get a COVID vaccine in California. Now’s a good time to get vaccinated.

📲 Talk to your pharmacist, doctor, or visit MyTurn.ca.gov to schedule your vaccine appointment.
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