COVID-19 Vaccine Information

COVID-19 vaccine is available at local pharmacies, doctor offices and the Chester County Health Department. 

You cannot receive a COVID-19 vaccine if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms OR you have been exposed to COVID-19 within 10 days of your appointment.

Adult COVID-19 Vaccine

  • A second bivalent booster is available for those age 65+, to be administered at least 4 months after their first bivalent booster.
  • Immunocompromised individuals (i.e. healthcare involving transplant, chemotherapy, biologics or high-dose steroid) age 5+ may have a second bivalent vaccine 2 months after their previous dose.
  • Primary series vaccinations are now 1 bivalent dose for those age 6+.
  • Find out when you can get your booster by clicking here.

Child COVID-19 Vaccine (6 Months to 11 Years)

The CDC approved COVID-19 vaccines for children 6 months and older. 

The vaccine dose for children under 5 years is lower than those used for children over 5 years and adults. Because of this, Pfizer vaccine is given in three doses and Moderna vaccine is given in two doses.

  • Immunocompromised individuals (i.e. healthcare involving transplant, chemotherapy, biologics or high-dose steroid) age 5+ may have a second bivalent vaccine 2 months after their previous dose.
  • Primary series vaccinations are now 1 bivalent dose for those age 6+.
  • Those age 6 months to 5 years will continue with a 2 dose Moderna or 3 dose Pfizer series. All doses will be bivalent.

Activities and Resources for Kids

This link will take you to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP) Vaccine Education Center.

This link will take you to Johns Hopkins' COVID Vaccines: What Parents Need to Know page.

This link will take you to Vaccinate Your Family's science-based information about vaccinations.

Click this graphic to access Vira, the chatbox that can answer your COVID-19 vaccine questions.

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Schedule A Vaccine Appointment

Clinic LocationAddressWeekly Appointments
Government Services Center601 Westtown Road, West ChesterTuesday, 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday 12 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Blue rectangular button with text that says "schedule an appointment" for a COVID-19 vaccine. Opens in new windowFor other locations and times and to find the vaccine closest to you, visit the webpage vaccines.gov, which is linked here.

Click this graphic to complete the Vaccine Consent Form, which is required.

Informed consent form

Haga clic en este botón para completar el Formulario de consentimiento de vacunas, que es obligatorio.

Consentimiento Informado

Safety and Side Effects of COVID-19 Vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. COVID-19 vaccines were evaluated in tens of thousands of participants in clinical trials. The vaccines met the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) rigorous scientific standards for safety, effectiveness, and manufacturing quality needed to support emergency use authorization (EUA).

For the most current safety information visit CDC's Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines webpage, which is linked here.

Some people have side effects after getting their COVID-19 vaccine, while others might have no side effects. Side effects may affect the ability to do daily activities, but they should go away within a few days.

Learn more about side effects and find helpful tips to reduce discomfort after your vaccination at CDC's What to Expect after Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine webpage, which is linked here.

Vaccine EUAs and Fact Sheets


Last update: May 11, 2023