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This page last updated: 11 MAY 2022
All adult groups are now eligible to receive the vaccine! Learn about the vaccines here.
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Last updated 11 MAY 2022
COVID-19 Vaccines
There are three vaccines being distributed in the US. The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines each have their own two-shot schedule, with booster shots afterward at set intervals . Talk with your doctor about which is right for you.
The third is the Janssen vaccine (Johnson & Johnson). It is no longer recommended generally due to an increased risk of adverse health events, but getting one dose of a Janssen vaccine is still considered better than remaining unvaccinated for most people. If you have received one dose of a Johnson & Johnson vaccine, CDC suggests you boost with a Pfizer or Moderna dose. As always, discuss concerns with a licensed medical professional.
Fact sheets: Side Effects After a Vaccine (Adults) Side Effects After a Vaccine (Kids & Teens)
Booster shots are strongly recommended if: it has been 6 months since your second Pfizer or Moderna shot, or if it has been over 2 months since a J&J shot. An additional booster shot may also be recommended. Booster shots help refresh your immune response to protect you against some of the newer variants of concern. Learn more in our interactive tool linked above.
Where can I get the vaccine?
Click here to find vaccine providers across the USA. You can now filter results by which vaccine you’d like to receive.
You can also text your 5-digit ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find vaccination sites nearby.
In York County, PA, you can visit the York County COVID-19 Vaccine Website. This map includes where walk-in appointments are available around the county. Back to top
I don’t drive. How do I get to my vaccine?
Help is available! Contact RabbitTransit at: 1-800-632-9063. Set your vaccine appointment first. Then call no later than noon the day before your appointment to schedule a ride share to and from your appointment location. Masks are required during the ride.
Uber is donating rides to and from vaccine appointments. Find availability here: Committed to helping (uber.com)
Lyft is also providing free or low-cost rides to and from vaccine appointments. Find availability here: Lyft | Vaccine Access
I can’t leave my home. How can I get a vaccine?
If you have difficulties preventing you from leaving your home, you may be able to get an in-home vaccination. Contact these services to see if they offer in-home COVID-19 vaccinations:
- Your doctor or health care provider
- Hotline for Medicare recipients at 1-800-633-4227 (TTY 1-877-486-2048)
- The PA Department of Health Vaccine Homebound (pa.gov) service. Call the PACE Call Center at 1-800-225-7223 or the PA LINK at 1-800-753-8827
- Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) 1-888-677-1199
- Services for older adults and their families Eldercare Locator or 1-800-677-1116
What does the vaccine cost?
There is no cost for the vaccine, and insurance is not required to receive the vaccine.
What do I do with my vaccination card?
Keep it somewhere safe! This is your record that you have been vaccinated. If you get a booster shot (recommended if your 2nd shot was 6 months ago or longer), they’ll update this card.
Providers
Vaccine Providers in our region as of 18 January 2022 PA Dept of Health COVID-19 website: COVID-19 Vaccine (pa.gov) |
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WellSpan Health |
Geisinger Health |
Giant Food Stores Pharmacy Visit https://giantfoodstores.com/pages/tgc-vaccines for appointment availability *most stores are located in south central PA |
Rite Aid Pharmacy |
CVS Pharmacy Appointments available in the CVS app or on website. More info at https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine Target stores may have a CVS pharmacy inside. |
Weis Markets Pharmacy (limited locations) Availability on the Weis Markets website: Pharmacy Services | Weis Markets |
East Berlin Pharmacy |
COVID-19 Testing
There may be a cost or copay. Generally, these are low. Check with your insurance for coverage.
Where to Get At-Home Tests
By Mail: The federal government has purchased rapid tests for distribution to American households. Requests start January 19, 2022 on COVIDTests.gov. You can request mail delivery of up to four at-home tests. Update: If you need a second set of tests delivered to you, the federal government has replenished the supply as of May 2022. There is no requirement for payment of any kind. Shipping starts 7 to 12 days after a request is fulfilled on the website.
At a Pharmacy: All insurance providers are now required to cover the costs of at-home COVID-19 tests. This may be in the form of direct coverage (you pay nothing when you pick up the tests at the pharmacy), or it may be in the form of reimbursement (your costs are paid back in the form of a check from your insurance company). Availability of tests varies by region, and an individual store may restrict the number of tests a person may purchase at one time. Your provider will have a limit on how many tests are eligible for reimbursement at one time.
Types of COVID-19 tests
- an antigen test gives you results in under an hour; these are about 60-75% accurate. They are most accurate if testing takes place within the first 1-3 days of symptoms or known exposure. Over-the-counter “rapid” tests are antigen tests.
- a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test gets sent out to a laboratory. Results will come in 2 to 14 days (depending on how busy the lab is); these are over 90% accurate and are considered the “gold standard” for disease detection
Should You Get Tested?
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- has been within 6 feet of someone who was infected with COVID-19, and
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If you are going to come into contact with a vulnerable individual, you may choose to self-test.
Learn More
Click here to go to our COVID-19 Vaccine: Learn Page
Printables:
COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Resources, January 2022 (one double sided sheet) Contains info on testing and resources to help overcome barriers to vaccination such as lack of transport.
What To Expect At Your Vaccine Appointment (one double sided sheet)
What To Expect After the COVID-19 Vaccine Printable Sheet (one sheet)
Healthline: Understanding Opposition to Vaccine (3 single sided pages)
Sources
Click the above link to view our updated, linked list of the resources used to create both this COVID-19 Vaccine: Learn tool and also the COVID-19 Resources webpage. Back to top