Why I Got Vaccinated
Visit the Penn Cares Videos webpage to hear Penn Community members share their thoughts about why they chose to get vaccinated.
Getting Vaccinated
Where to Get Vaccinated
Find the closest retail pharmacy offering COVID-19 vaccines near you by visiting vaccines.gov/search.
Vaccines are available for University students, faculty, and staff at the following Penn Medicine location:
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
51 N. 39th Street, Philadelphia, PA
1st floor lobby, Wright Saunders Building
By appointment only.
If you would like more information about the vaccine or to schedule a vaccine appointment, you can call the Penn Medicine COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling Hotline between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, at 267-758-4902.
Vaccine Resources
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.
Vaccine Acceptance
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