New York Film Academy
April 15, 2021

Dear NYFA Community,

Beginning today, April 15, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will open COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to every Californian age 16 and older.

The COVID-19 vaccine is free to all eligible persons residing in LA County, including international students. Immigration status and insurance are not required. Medical information is protected by law.

In order to be vaccinated, you will need to show: a photo ID, proof that you live or work in LA County, and proof that you are 16 or older. Please bring any necessary documentation that is listed here to prove your residency such as your California driver’s license.

We encourage you to get vaccinated to protect your health as well as the health of our community. Due to the limited number of vaccines, booking an appointment may take some time. New appointment availability is expected to open on a weekly basis.

There are three types of available COVID-19 vaccines:Here are links to make Vaccine Appointments:

LA CountyCity of PasadenaWalgreens
Orange CountyCity of Long BeachCVS
Ventura CountyCarbon HealthRite Aid
San Bernardino CountyCostcoMy Turn - ca.gov

Once you are fully vaccinated, you are encouraged to submit a copy of your COVID-19 Vaccination Card to the COVID-19 Administrator at covidteamla@nyfa.edu. As with COVID-19 test submissions, all data will be kept private. Please submit the following:
  • Name
  • Which type of vaccine you received (Moderna, Pfizer, or J&J)
  • Date you received your dose(s)
If you have any vaccine questions please view the following links for more information or email the NYFA LA COVID-19 Team Administrator at covidteamla@nyfa.edu.
  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  2. California.gov
  3. LA County Public Health
The vaccine has shown a high level of protection against severe COVID illness and we strongly encourage all eligible members of our community to get vaccinated at the first opportunity. Information about getting vaccinated is linked on NYFA’s COVID-19 Health and Campus Guidelines and Information. After vaccination, masking, social distancing, testing, and other COVID safety protocols will still be required, as detailed in NYFA’s COVID Safety Plan and NYFA’s Testing Protocol & Requirements.

Stay safe and be well,
NYFA LA’s COVID-19 Administration Team