Visit the Penn Cares Videos webpage to hear Penn Community members share their thoughts about why they chose to get vaccinated.
Also, read A 'shot' at ending the pandemic in Penn Today to see how the Penn Cares COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic is offering one of the greatest tools in the fight against the pandemic.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released new guidance surrounding mask wearing for fully vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. Staying up to date about the COVID-19 safety guidelines and protocols is part of the vaccine education process.
Visit the Vaccinations webpage for several resources about how vaccines work, what you can do after full vaccination, and more.
The Penn Cares COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic is now closed to first dose appointments. The clinic will reopen to all faculty, staff, postdocs, and students who have second dose appointments in mid-May.
If you are a student and have already received your COVID-19 vaccine, please click on the button below to follow the instructions to upload your vaccine documentation.
Please keep in mind that as more vaccine becomes available, the University will reevaluate offering additional vaccine clinics.
Upload Student Vaccine Documentation
You will be required to show your PennCard and a Green PennOpen Pass.
You must wear a face mask and practice physical distancing.
If you have mobility issues or require language assistance, you can bring a companion to the appointment to support your needs. Your companion is not permitted to be vaccinated.
Appointments will include a 15-minute observation period after the vaccination.
Clinical studies show that vaccines are safe and will protect individuals from developing serious illness if they contract the virus. However, some people experience what has been called vaccine hesitancy.
A Penn Today article, Understanding and addressing barriers to COVID vaccine acceptance, explores how different communities feel about getting their shot. Click the button below to read the story.
For more vaccine resources, visit the Vaccinations website.
Barriers to Vaccine Acceptance
Explore all options for obtaining a vaccine. Check your appropriate county and/or state government websites and other resources for information on vaccine availability.
Pennsylvania Department of Health
New Jersey Department of Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccine Finder
