This is an update that has been added the Your Turn tool as a mechanism to help individuals under 65 determine their eligibility for receiving a COVID-19 vaccination and offering the option to receive an email when it is their turn to receive vaccine. This tool is mobile friendly. It is not a vaccination appointment scheduling tool.
As a reminder, if people need assistance getting scheduled to be vaccinated and cannot do it themselves using our website, they can call the PA health hotline at 1-877-724-3258.
Lastly, we are aligning with the recently updated CDC recommendations for fully vaccinated individuals regarding quarantining. A press release and fact sheet are in the works and will be out next week on this, but here is what CDC recommended on February 10, 2021:
- People who are vaccinated against COVID-19 do NOT need to quarantine after an exposure to another person with COVID-19 if they meet ALL of the following criteria:
- They are fully vaccinated (i.e., ≥2 weeks following receipt of the second dose in a 2-dose series, or ≥2 weeks following receipt of one dose of a single-dose vaccine);
- They are within 3 months following receipt of the last dose in the series; AND,
- They have remained asymptomatic since the current COVID-19 exposure.
- These criteria can be applied to healthcare providers (HCPs) as a strategy to alleviate staffing shortages but does NOT apply to inpatients or residents in healthcare settings.
- Regardless of vaccination status, persons who exhibit new or unexplained symptoms of COVID-19 still need to isolate and be evaluated for COVID-19 testing.
- Close contacts who have not received vaccine or who do not meet all of the above criteria must follow existing quarantine guidance.
- DOH continues to recommend COVID-19 prevention measures such as masking, physical distancing, avoiding nonessential travel, and hand hygiene for all people regardless of vaccination status.
- If you have questions about this guidance, please call your local health department or 1-877-PA-HEALTH (1-877-724-3258).
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