COVID-19 Vaccine – Erie County, PA

Erie County COVID-19 Vaccination Program

Updated Nov 9, 2021

What You Should Know

All COVID-19 vaccines are FREE!
You do NOT need to have insurance to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Immigration status will NOT be asked when you get your COVID-19 vaccine.
All Pennsylvanians ages 5 and older are eligible to be vaccinated.
To find COVID-19 providers near you:
- text your ZIP Code to 438829 (English) or 822862 (Spanish), standard text messaging fees may apply
- visit vaccines.gov
- call 1-800-232-0233
Not all sites may can provide vaccinations for 5 to 11 year-olds, call ahead to confirm first.
Homebound individuals who want to be vaccinated can call 814-566-4184 or 814-844-3155.

*Note that at this time, only the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is approved for those ages 5 to 17.

The Erie County Department of Health is currently partnering with the LECOM Institute for Successful Aging and AHN St. Vincent to conduct COVID-19 vaccine clinics.

To be a medical or non-medical volunteer at a COVID-19 vaccination clinic, register with the Erie Regional Medical Reserve Corps at serv.pa.gov using these steps . For details, contact mrc@eriecountypa.gov or 814-823-5205.
To request the mobile vaccine clinic for your location, please fill out this form. Please direct any question to mobilevaccineunit@eriecountypa.gov.

Erie County Department of Health Mobile Clinic

Unless otherwise stated these clinics are for ages 12 and up.

AHN/St. Vincent

Call: 814-CONNECT (814-266-6328) or 412-DOCTORS (412-362-8677)
Find information about general information and scheduling

LECOM Institute for Successful Aging

Call: 866-LECOM19 (1-866-532-6619)
Email: vaccineinfo@lecomslc.org
You can also schedule an appointment directly by going to lecom.eventbrite.com.
If you need to reschedule your vaccine appointment, call 814-812-9851 or 814-812-9848
If you or someone you know is homebound and would like a COVID-19 vaccine, call 814-844-3155

Information about Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine

Information Following Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine

How Can I Help?

I want to provide COVID-19 vaccines.
- If your agency or organization is interested in becoming a COVID-19 Vaccine Provider, please visit the PADOH Vaccine Provider webpage or call 1-717-787-5681.
  - Please note – this number is ONLY for those wishing to enroll as providers.
- PADOH Vaccine Providers FAQ
If you know a senior without internet access who needs assistance getting the vaccine, please contact the Greater Erie Community Action Committee (GECAC). GECAC can help seniors confirm if they qualify for the vaccine, locate a doctor, and set up an appointment.
- Contact GECAC’s Senior Helpline at 814-459-4581, ext. 400.

Frequently Asked Questions

Information from Pennsylvania Department of Health
Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
COVID-19 General Vaccine FAQ: Updated June 4, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Safety FAQ: Updated June 4, 2021
I received the vaccine, what next?
- The COVID vaccine provides protection from the virus. However, it is still important that we continue using all the tools available to help stop this pandemic and keep Erie County safe.
  - Cover your mouth and nose with a face covering (mask)
  - Stay at least 6 feet away from those you don’t live with
  - Avoid crowds
  - Practice good health habits such as washing your hands frequently, avoiding touching your face, and wiping down high-touch surfaces
  - Download the COVID Alert PA mobile app

Vaccine Safety Information

The first thing you should do if you believe you have, or are currently experiencing, a bad reaction to the COVID-19 vaccination is to contact your healthcare provider. You can then report the adverse event using the following tools:
- Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
  - VAERS is a national system that collects data on adverse events that happen after a vaccination.
  - An adverse event can be reported to this system online or using a fill-able PDF form.
  - If you need additional help submitting a report, you can email info@VAERS.org or call 1-800-822-7967.
- CDC V-Safe App
  - “V-safe” is a new smartphone-based tool from the CDC that will check in on your health after you receive a COVID-19 vaccine. You will receive instructions on how to enroll after receiving the vaccine.
  - Register for v-safe.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued emergency use authorization (EUA) for two COVID-19 vaccines and approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine (which is marketed under the name Comirnaty):