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We have updated the visitation guidance for hospital and ambulatory settings based on the most recent public health order by the CDPH to include the key changes below:

Hospitals and clinics may now allow all patients to have visitors without restriction.

Visitors are no longer required to show proof of vaccination or of negative COVID-19 test result to visit their family or friends in the hospital.

When the California Department of Public Health guidelines are updated as of April 3, 2023, masks will be recommended but not required in most parts of the medical center. Please adhere to all self-symptom screening required for entry to our facilities as posted at entry points. You may receive a recommendation to wear a KP supplied mask upon entry to facility to improve safety. Signs will be posted in areas where masks are required. Per the Santa Clara County Department of Public Health, during the designated winter virus period, Nov. 1 to March 31 of each year, anyone entering our facilities must continue to wear a well-fitted mask that covers their nose, mouth, and chin, regardless of vaccination status.

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Most of the time, you can use an easy and reliable no-cost home antigen test for your COVID-19 testing needs. Not sure which COVID-19 test is right for you? See our guidelines on choosing the right COVID-19 test.

For those times that you need an in-person COVID-19 PCR test as directed by your doctor or if you are attending an event or activity that specifically requires a negative PCR test result, you can now get a rapid PCR test with results in approximately 2 hours at our convenient Northern California Kaiser Permanente testing locations. No appointment is needed and there is no cost.

Get your flu shot

Member flu shots begin Sept. 12. Help protect yourself, your family, and your community from the flu. Find convenient flu shot locations at Kaiser Permanente Northern California. You don’t need an appointment.

Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara, San Jose and the Central Coast is your partner in health. From Santa Clara down to Gilroy; Mountain View to Milpitas, Downtown San Jose to Santa Cruz County, Kaiser Permanente is there for all of your health care needs. From choosing your own doctor, to an unmatched number of services, to technology to keep you connected anywhere at any time, Kaiser Permanente is your choice for high quality, affordable health care right here in your community. Learn more about KP with this informative video.

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Members and non-members age 12 and over are encouraged to make an appointment for a free COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more at kp.org/covidvaccine.

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