COVID-19 Vaccines

Now that there are authorized and recommended vaccines to prevent COVID-19 in the United States, below are resources and additional information about the COVID-19 Vaccination Program and COVID-19 vaccines available in the PA-07 community.

• Contact your primary care physician for the most up-to-date information on when the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to you and your loved ones. 
  • St Luke’s Hospital and Health Network 1-866-STLUKES (785-8537), option 7
  • Lehigh Valley Health Network 484-884-1767
• Register at Bethlehem Health Department Facebook 
• Allentown Health Bureau is now scheduling appointments for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for qualifying healthcare staff in Lehigh County. In accordance with regulations established by the CDC, the Bureau is taking appointments for COVID vaccination for members of the following groups ONLY: Licensed medical professionals & care staff including but not limited to: EMS professionals, dentists, podiatrists, dermatologists, ophthalmologists, primary care physicians, etc. Home health agency staff including hospice, visiting nurses, physical therapy, occupational health, home health aides, etc. Members of these groups only, may call 610-437-7760 ext 0 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to schedule an appointment to receive the vaccine. Vaccinations will begin on Tuesday, December 29. The Bureau is receiving a limited supply of the Moderna vaccine from the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
• The Department of Health and Human Services has already announced a partnership with a string of national chains (some pharmacies, others retailers outright) that will carry the vaccine. Here's every pharmacy, clinic, and retailer where you may be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, with more information on where you can learn more information or make an appointment:
  • Costco: You can make an appointment online, and receive updates for when the vaccine is available in your nearest market.
  • CVS Pharmacy: Learn more about how CVS plans to distribute vaccines here.
  • Giant: You'll be able to receive a vaccine at any of this chain's in-store pharmacies when supplies become available.
  • ShopRite: One of the largest chains in New Jersey, ShopRite Pharmacies have publicly announced they'll provide access to the vaccine when available — sister stores like PriceRite and The Fresh Grocer may also coordinate vaccines in the future.
  • Rite Aid: The pharmacies may provide COVID-19 vaccines to high-risk individuals earlier than others, according to its website (where you can also make an appointment).
  • Walgreens: Sign up for updates in real time and make an appointment online before heading to your nearest pharmacy.
  • Walmart: You can read more about the company's plans to roll out vaccines to nearly all of its stores across the nation, and when the time comes, make a pharmacy appointment here.
  • Wegmans: Learn more about getting a shot at this chain, as well as its sister stores, like Acme and Weis Markets, among others.

*The PA vaccine provider map is live and can be found HERE (toward the bottom of the page)*

Visit the CDC's website linked below with FAQs regarding vaccine distribution plans, the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine, who will receive vaccinations first, and more.