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Seniors can Obtain COVID-19 Vaccine by Appointment Only Through County's App

Date: January 13, 2021

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Residents 65 and older are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with an appointment through the County of Orange's vaccine and management app. 

To register to be notified when the County's app "Othena" has appointments available, visit https://othena.com. 

According to the County, the success of its phased, tiered vaccination plan depends on everyone being patient and allowing priority groups to be vaccinated first.  

"Overwhelming the appointment system will make it even more challenging to dispense the limited supply of vaccine currently available," the County said in a press release.  

As the vaccine becomes more plentiful, additional appointments will become available, and eligibility will expand to other groups. To learn more about the County's phased distribution plan, visit www.COVIDVaccineFacts.com. Information is also available by contacting the County's COVID-19 Hotline at 714-834-2000 or via email at ETeam@ochca.com. 

Comments for this article on the Orange County Health Care Agency's program are temporarily disabled, and for any questions or comments you are encouraged to visit the links contained in the article and/or the County's COVID-19 Hotline at 714-834-2000 or ETeam@ochca.com.

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Submitted by Kevin Jordan on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 7:43 pm

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ASAP

Submitted by Bob Knoke on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 6:31 am

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Bob Knoke
6:23 AM (2 minutes ago)

Dear Staff,
I want to make an appointment for the covid-19 Vaccine
Robert Knoke age 72

Thank you for your help, Robert Knoke

Submitted by Julie Kustura on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 10:15 am

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I can't check my registration status on Othena. The site keeps saying either my user name or email is invalid , but won't let me to inquire about the issue.

Submitted by Sherrie Carroll on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 3:00 pm

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When I try to register my mom for her second vaccine it gives me a date and time but under location it says N/A?

Submitted by Jeanne Baker on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 3:30 pm

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Your website information is greatly appreciated and very informative! I too would like an appointment (I am 92 years old)..or the form to complete so when later sites open up I can get the PFIZER vaccine. (No Moderna allergic reactions). Hope CVS and WALGREENS get to give the vaccinations soon! They give Flu and other shots...no reason to not let them give covid vaccinations! Gave a
GOOD DAY!

Submitted by Archana Dongre on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 8:01 pm

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I am 75 years old, I live in Mission Viejo, and I would like to get vaccination in Mission Viejo. Please let me know if there is any place in MV or nearby where I can get vaccination against Covid 19.

Thank you very much.
Hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,
Archana (Anna) Dongre.

Submitted by Jean Bogen on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 9:07 pm

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I have bee trying to get appointments for my husband who is 91 with a compromised immune system and myself as I am 86 and his caregiver. I filled out the form, but I can’t submit it. Please advise me what I can do to make this happen. He needs to get the shot this week so that he can resume his cancer treatments on time.
Thank you.

Submitted by Marion Matak on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 9:10 am

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My name is Christine Baptista. I am trying to make an appointment for my 98 year old mom...I keep getting rejected because I have & account & I’m using my e-mail for her since she doesn’t have one...help, please..Thank You!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 9:56 am

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I gave up after 2 weeks of trying to obtain an appointment thru Othena. The system is inadequate and TOTALLY INAPPROPRIATE for this age population. The app will not load on my phone as my phone is too old. And don’t ask me to get someone else to sign up for me—I’ve been self quarantined since March. Othena has never ONCE responded to requests for assistance.
I have asked our representative to start an investigation on the Othena developer that obtained this contract but has been unable to provide the service from day one.
Contact your representative! Demand better from this very wealthy county!!!

Submitted by James Clayton on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 12:09 pm

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I am 87 and still healthy. I want to stay that way. How do I get an appointment ??
I am marginally computer competent and haven't enough skill, time, or patience for the games needed to play to get an appointment.
Where can I get some help ??
Any advice or assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you -----