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COVID-19 Vaccines at UPMC

Schedule a COVID-19 Vaccine

To schedule a vaccine appointment by phone, call 844-876-2822 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., seven days a week.

To schedule a COVID-19 vaccine in Potter County, Pa., call 814-274-5460 (for adults) or 814-274-9198 (for pediatrics).

Scheduling A COVID-19 Vaccine at UPMC

By clicking "Schedule a COVID-19 Vaccine" above, you will enter UPMC's Certify Care system, where you will set up an account, answer important health questions, and pick a vaccination location, date, and time. You can search by location and which vaccines are offered. Once you schedule an appointment, you will receive confirmations and reminders from UPMC's Certify Care system. These may include text messages and emails from "UPMC Vaccine Scheduling."

Information on Third or Additional Doses of the COVID-19 Vaccines

If you received two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, here is what you need to know:

If you are immunocompromised, including those who have had a solid organ transplant, are on chemotherapy, or have certain chronic illnesses:

The third doses can be received 28 days or more from the second dose.

The third dose should be of the Moderna (age 18 and over) or Pfizer (age 12 and over) vaccine.

If you are NOT immunocompromised:

You can receive the third dose if you are 18 and older.

The third dose can be received 6 months or more after the second dose.

The third dose can be any of the three available vaccines.

If you received one dose of the J&J vaccine, here is what you need to know:

Anyone 18 or older is eligible for an additional dose.

The second dose can be received two months or more after the first dose.

The second dose can be any of the three available vaccines.

Scheduling the COVID-19 Vaccine for Someone Under 18

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children 5 and older. To schedule for someone 5 to 17 online, select the "Schedule a COVID-19 Vaccine" button above and request a "Pfizer pediatric" clinic.

If your child is an existing UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics patient, you can schedule an appointment online or by calling the office.

If you are under 18, or scheduling for someone who is, select a Pfizer clinic when booking online or request one when scheduling by phone. (A consent form signed by a parent or legal guardian is required for those under 18.)

Frequently Asked Questions

Scheduling with UPMC

How can I cancel or reschedule my appointment?

Click the "Schedule a COVID-19 Vaccine" button above.
Log in as a "Registered user" using your cell phone number or email address.
View and manage your appointments.

What if I need extra support for my vaccine appointment?

If you need accommodations for your preferred language, sensory processing needs, anxiety, physical disabilities, or privacy needs, we can help. Please let the greeter or another staff member know when you arrive.

Are there additional language options?

To schedule your COVID-19 vaccine in Spanish, call 833-660-2416 and press 1
Para llamar en español para pedir su cita de vacunación contra el COVID-19, marque 833-660-2416 y pulse la opción 1.

To schedule your COVID-19 vaccine in Nepali, call 833-660-2416 and press 2
नेपालीमा तपाईंको COVID-19 भ्याक्सिन तालिका बनाउन ८३३ ६६० २४१६ मा कल गर्नुहोस् र २ थिच्नुहोस् ।

To schedule your COVID-19 vaccine in Arabic, call 833-660-2416 and press 3
للحصول على موعد( للقاح فيروس كوفيد-19) باللغة العربية,اتصل بالرقم 2416-660-833 ومن ثم اضغط رقم

To schedule your COVID-19 vaccine in Vietnamese, call 833-660-2416 and press 4
De lay hen chich thuoc ngua bang tieng Viet Nam, Xin goi so 833-660-2416 roi bam so 4

To schedule your COVID-19 vaccine in Mandarin, call 833-660-2416 and press 5
需要预约新冠状病毒疫苗中文服务请拨打833-660-2416，再按5。

To schedule your COVID-19 vaccine in Russian, call 833-660-2416 and press 6
Регистрация на вакцинацию Ковид- 19 на русском языке, позвоните по номеру 833-660-2416 и нажмите 6

How can I verify my COVID-19 vaccine and/or receive a duplicate CDC vaccine card?

Click on the "Schedule a COVID-19 Vaccine" link above and follow the directions below:

Log in using your email address or cell phone number. You will receive a one-time verification code.
- If you have multiple people associated with your email address or cell phone, you will need to enter the first and last name of the record you are trying to view as part of the log-in process.
When the correct information opens, either click the UPMC logo in the top left corner or scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Back to menu" so that you will see the "Download CDC Card" option.
- When you select this option, an image of the vaccine card you need will load, and you will be able to save and print your duplicate vaccine information.

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