Public Health

Where & How To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine In Philadelphia?

Mira Research Team
Mira Research Team24 Mar 2021
What you need to know about the COVID-19 Vaccine in Philadelphia
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Here's where you can receive a Covid-19 vaccine in Philadelphia
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The Covid-19 vaccine is available in Philadelphia for all who qualify in Phase 1a & 1b
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How Much Will The Covid-19 Vaccine Cost In Philadelphia? 
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Quick Digest: 

  • Philadelphia is in phase 1b of distributing the Covid-19 vaccine. Pennsylvania has distributed 972,742 COVID-19 vaccines. They are projected to reach herd immunity by June 2021.
  • If you are interested in receiving the vaccine but are not eligible as of yet, you can fill out the Covid-19 vaccine interest form to stay informed about when you get the vaccine.
  • There are multiple ways to receive the Covid-19 vaccine in Philadelphia, including primary care centers, hospitals, pharmacies, and medical centers.

 

What you need to know about the COVID-19 Vaccine in Philadelphia

The Covid-19 vaccines produced by Pfizer/ BioNTech and Moderna are available for administration in the United States. Below is some important information to know about the COVID-19 vaccines: 

  • Both of the vaccines are 94% effective in preventing COVID-19.
  • Both vaccines were made with mRNA; this is not a live virus vaccine.
  • In order for the vaccine to create a robust immune response, it requires two doses. The Pfizer doses must be administered 21 days apart from one another and Moderna doses must be administered 28 days apart.
  • It's essential that the second dose you get is the same brand as the first dose.
  • Vaccines will take complete effect about 10 days after the second dose; however, it is still extremely important to continue social distancing and mask-wearing even after being vaccinated.

 

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Mira Research Team

The Mira Research team conducts original data and medical research on the most applicable topics of today and translates them into easy-to-understand articles to educate the public. Each of our articles is carefully reviewed and curated with interviews and opinions from medical experts, public health officials, and experienced administrators. The team has educational backgrounds from New York University, the University of Virginia, more.

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