COVID-19 Vaccine Info Hub

Updated Oct. 17, 2024

Vaccine Information: What You Need to Know

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months and older get the updated Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna or Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, regardless of any previous COVID-19 vaccinations.

On August 22, 2024, the FDA granted approval and authorization for the 2024-2025 mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. On August 30, 2024, the FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization for the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (2024–2025 formula).

The updated Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is available in UCLA Health clinics for patients ages 12 and older, and the updated Moderna vaccine is available for patients under 12 years old. To get the updated vaccine, schedule an appointment through myUCLAhealth or schedule through your doctor's office.

Who Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?

The CDC recommends the 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine for everyone 6 months and older, regardless of whether they have previously received a COVID-19 vaccine or have had COVID-19.

It’s especially important to get the 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine if you:

  • Are 65 years old or older
  • Are at high risk for severe COVID-19
  • Are pregnant, breastfeeding, planning to become pregnant or might become pregnant in the future
  • Have never received a COVID-19 vaccine before
  • Reside in a long-term care facility

Access your COVID-19 Digital Vaccine Record

You can find your digital COVID-19 vaccine record within myUCLAhealth under COVID-19 Information or Immunizations. Within the myUCLAhealth (MyChart) app, you can find your digital record by clicking on the “My COVID Info” icon. If your vaccine info is missing in myUCLAhealth or incorrect, please let your primary care office know.

You can also request your record through the California Department of Public Health’s Digital COVID-19 Vaccine Record website. Please note that UCLA Health has no control over the state vaccine record website. If you have any questions, please see their FAQ or call 833-422-4255.

Schedule your appointment

UCLA Health patients can now directly schedule their COVID-19 vaccine in myUCLAhealth by following the below steps.

  1. Login and select “Visits/Clinical Notes” from the top navigation, and then "Schedule an Appointment"
  2. Choose “COVID Vaccine” as the reason for your appointment
  3. Answer a couple of questions related to which COVID-19 vaccines you've already received
  4. Choose the location, date and time that works for you
  5. Verify details and schedule

If you are scheduling an appointment for your child or someone else who you have proxy access for, select their name before you navigate to “Schedule an Appointment.”

Book outside of UCLA Health

Please click below to schedule a vaccination appointment through the state or your local public health department.