COVID-19 VACCINE
Children and adolescents 6 months and older are now eligible to receive the COVID vaccine. Children and adolescents 5 years and older can also get a booster.
All eligible children and adolescents are strongly encouraged to get the COVID vaccine and booster. The COVID vaccine protects against severe illness from COVID.
SUBMITTING PROOF OF VACCINATION
While not required, if you’d like to submit proof of your enrolled child’s vaccination status to us:
- Take a photo of their vaccination card and email it to your child’s school nurse or to 5vax@philasd.org.
GETTING THE VACCINE
The District has partnered with several vaccine providers to provide free COVID-19 vaccine events. See a list of upcoming clinics by visiting, https://www.philasd.org/studenthealth/covid-vax/. Students can also receive the COVID-19 vaccine at clinics, pharmacies, and other locations throughout Philadelphia which can be found on the City of Philadelphia’s website here or at www.vaccines.gov.
FAQs for COVID Vaccination
Where can I get vaccinated if I haven’t received one or both vaccine doses?
The District has partnered with several vaccine providers to provide free COVID-19 vaccine events. See a list of upcoming clinics by visiting, www.philasd.org/vax. Students can also receive the COVID-19 vaccine at clinics, pharmacies, and other locations throughout Philadelphia which can be found on the City of Philadelphia’s website here or at www.vaccines.gov.
Who can I talk to if I have questions?
A healthcare provider or school nurse can provide additional information about the vaccine.
Will there be a vaccine mandate during the 2022-2023 school this year for student-athletes?
No, there are no COVID vaccine mandates for student-athletes this year. We strongly encourage that all students remain up to date on their COVID vaccinations. Children and adolescents 6 months and older can now get the primary COVID vaccine series and those 12 years and older can receive a booster.
Do student-athletes have to provide a medical and/or religious exemption if they are unvaccinated?
There is no COVID vaccine mandate for student-athletes this year, therefore a medical and/or religious exemption for the COVID vaccine is not needed. School-mandated vaccines are still required for all students.
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Resources
Vaccine Info
- FDA Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet (available in multiple languages)
- FDA Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet (available in multiple languages)
- Vaccine Information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- CHOP COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- CHOP COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Q&A (English)
- CHOP COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Q&A (Spanish)
- New York Times Opinion: 60 Black Health Experts Urge Black Americans to Get Vaccinated
- Get Vaccine Answers Ad Council Website
More About the Vaccine
PSD is partnering with CityLife Health to provide COVID vaccines, along with additional immunizations and school-mandated forms. For more information, please click HERE.
COVID-ONLY VACCINATION AND BOOSTER EVENTS SUMMER 2022
| First Dose Date | Time | Location | Address | Second Dose Date/Time | Registration Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| See Second Dose Date | 2-6pm | Dr. Ethel Allen School | 3200 West Lehigh Avenue | September 7, 2-6pm | Call or text "Ready" to 267-328-5378 or go to chopvax.chop.edu to register. Open to all 6 months and older; parental conset in person or by phone is required for those under 18 years of age | |
| See Second Dose Date | 2-6pm | Julia deBurgos School | 401 West Lehigh Avenue | September 8, 2-6pm | Call or text "Ready" to 267-328-5378 or go to chopvax.chop.edu to register. Open to all 6 months and older; parental conset in person or by phone is required for those under 18 years of age | |
| See Second Dose Date | Barry Elementary School | 5900 Race Street | September 14, 3-7pm | Call or text "Ready" to 267-328-5378 or go to chopvax.chop.edu to register. Open to all 6 months and older; parental conset in person or by phone is required for those under 18 years of age |