10/30/2024
additional information about vaccines, available resources, and updated CDC guidance.
Overview, Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Prevention Strategies:
About
Respiratory Illnesses
Vaccines:
CDC
Respiratory Immunization Guidance
Where to get the COVID & flu vaccine:
Most insurance will cover vaccine at pharmacies and providers:
Visit https://www.vaccines.gov/en/
to see locations near you.
The health department offers walk-in appointments for free COVID and flu vaccine
at
5 health centers Monday - Friday 8am-1pm.
Health Center 3 Annex located at 555 S. 43rd St. (215) 685-7504
Health Center 4 located at 4400 Haverford Ave. (215) 685-7601
Health Center 5 Annex located at 2001 Berks St. (215) 685-2933
Health Center 9 located at 131 E. Chelten Ave. (215) 685-5701
Strawberry Mansion Health Center, located at 2840 W Dauphin St. (215) 685-2401
How to get an RSV vaccine:
Talk to your primary care provider about the RSV vaccine.
The RSV vaccine is recommended for:
RSV
Vaccine Guidance for Older Adults
RSV
Guidance for Pregnant People or Infants
Patients should check with their insurer to confirm if the vaccine is covered by their individual plan. Medicare patients can check
here.
Homebound Vaccines:
Shop and Carry Pharmacy will come to the patient’s home and administer vaccines to those who may be unable to go in person. They offer Covid, Flu, RSV, and other vaccines.
Located at 1302 Lindley Ave. zip code 19141
Phone: 267-297-5030
Email:
[email protected]
Free Resources:
Free COVID test kits:
The federal government is providing test kits through the mail via
ASPR
COVID-19 Testing (covidtests.gov)
Community Based Organization Test Kit Distribution Program, apply through
PDPH
COVID-19 Test Kit Request Form (phila.gov)
Free
at home rapid antigen test kits at our 5 Resource Hubs. Click on the link for a list of additional free resources offered.
Locations:
Southwest Philadelphia: Bethany Baptist Church, 5747 Warrington Ave., 19143 (Entrance on 58th St.) Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
North Philadelphia: Mi Salud Wellness Center, 200 E. Wyoming Ave., 19120 (Entrance on A St.) Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm; Friday: 8:30am - 3:30pm
South Philadelphia: Mt. Enon Baptist Church, 500 Snyder Ave., 19148 (Entrance on Cantrell St.) Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
South Street: Located inside Puentes de Salud, 1700 South St., 19146. Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
West Philadelphia: St. Barnabas Community Resource Center 6006 W. Girard Ave., 19151 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Updated
CDC Guidance for Respiratory Viruses
Some groups are more at risk than others – you may want to take more precautions around higher-risk groups to prevent serious illness. Risk factors include:
Older adults - the number one age group hospitalized for COVID and flu
Children under 5-the number one age group hospitalized for RSV
People with a weakened immune system
People with certain disabilities and health conditions
Pregnant people
If you are sick with a respiratory virus, stay home until for at least 24 hours, until your symptoms improve and you're fever-free without fever reducing medication. When you return to normal activities, take extra precautions for the next 5 days.
Take steps for cleaner air
Practice good hand hygiene and clean commonly touched surfaces
Mask when around others
Physically distance
Test before meeting others indoors
PDPH Educational Materials and Training on Respiratory Viruses and other topics:
Request educational materials at bit.ly/PHPMaterials
Request tabling or training at bit.ly/OutreachRequestPHP
PDPH Community Response Partner Network Enrollment:
Enroll in the PDPH Community Response Partner Network at
bit.ly/PhillyCRPN
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can respond to this email or contact the Health Department Preparedness program directly at
[email protected].
Thank you once again for your commitment to the well-being of our community.
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Did you know that we have free COVID-19 at-home test kits available at city Resource Hubs across the city? Our Resource Hubs offer drop-in assistance and free health services in 5 Philadelphia neighborhoods. Find a COVID-19 Test Here.
Feel free to reply or call our PDPH information hotline at 215-685-5488 with any other questions or concerns. This line is available Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (EST).
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Thank you and have a safe day,
Philadelphia Department of Public Health
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