Erie County COVID-19 Vaccination Program
All information subject to change without immediate notice.
What You Should Know
- Latest updates on COVID-19 boosters
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Pennsylvania Department of Health
- You are also welcome to contact
the Erie County Department of Health for guidance- 814-451-6700
- covidresponse@eriecountypa.gov
- All COVID-19 vaccines are FREE
- No insurance needed
- Vaccines available for 5 years and older
- Immigration status will NOT be asked
- To find vaccination sites near you
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- text your ZIP Code to 438829 (English) or 822862 (Spanish)
- visit vaccines.gov
- call 1-800-232-0233
- Not all sites may be able to provide vaccinations
for 5 to 11 year-olds, call ahead to confirm first.
- Not all sites may be able to provide vaccinations
- Homebound individuals who want to be vaccinated can call 814-566-4184 or 814-844-3155.
Erie County Department of Health Mobile Vaccination and Booster Clinic
- Refer to Calendar above for schedules and location
- No insurance needed. For ages 5 and older.
- Persons 17 years and younger must be accompanied by adult parent or guardian.
- Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna available. Johnson and Johnson available while supplies last.
Additional information:
- 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.
AHN Saint Vincent Hospital (Allegheny Health Network Saint Vincent Hospital)
LECOM Center for Health & Aging
- LECOM Center for Health & Aging
- 3910 Schaper Ave., Erie
- 814-812-9851
- Tuesdays 9 AM – 7 PM
- Fridays 9 AM – 4 PM
LECOM Institute for Successful Aging
- 1-866-532-6619
- vaccineinfo@lecomslc.org
- lecom.eventbrite.com
- For rescheduling appointments, call 814-812-9851 or 814-812-9848
- If you are or someone you know is homebound and would like a COVID-19 vaccine, call 814-844-3155
Things to Know When Getting the Vaccine
Before
After
If having a bad reaction to the COVID-19 vaccination
- contact your healthcare provider
- report the adverse event using the following tools:
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.
- Wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth
- Stay at least 6 feet away from those you don’t live with
- Avoid crowds
- Practice good health habits: wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your face, and wipe down high-touch surfaces
Vaccine Safety
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued emergency use authorization (EUA) for the following COVID-19 vaccines:
It has approved the following vaccines:
Frequently Asked Questions
- COVID-19 General Vaccine FAQ: Updated June 4, 2021
- COVID-19 Vaccine Safety FAQ: Updated June 4, 2021
- Information from Pennsylvania Department of Health
- Information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
How to Help
- To be a COVID-19 vaccine provider, visit
- To assist seniors without internet access get the vaccine, contact
- Greater Erie Community Action Committee (GECAC)
Senior Helpline at 814-459-4581 ext. 400
- Greater Erie Community Action Committee (GECAC)
Resources
- CDC COVID-19 Vaccines Info
- CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Children and Teens
- CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit for businesses and schools
- COVID-19 Vaccine Information Presentation to Medical Interpreters