Tower Health announced today that it will offer walk-in vaccinations for the COVID-19 vaccine beginning next week. All individuals attending the walk-in clinic will receive the Pfizer vaccine, which is currently approved for anyone age 16 and over. Individuals age 16 and 17 are required to have a guardian with them for the duration of the vaccination.
Walk-in vaccinations will be available on:
- Thursday, May 13 from 3 to 6 p.m.
- Thursday, May 20 from 3 to 6 p.m.
- Thursday, May 27 from 3 to 6 p.m.
“Across the country, we are seeing a rise of COVID-19 cases affecting children,” said Christopher Valente, MD, Chief, Section of Pediatric Emergency Medicine. “We know the Pfizer vaccine is safe and effective for ages 16 and 17, and the FDA is considering expanding its use to children as young as 12. I encourage parents to schedule an appointment for their children. If parents have additional questions, I encourage them to speak with their pediatrician.”
Tower Health is also still offering COVID-19 vaccinations by appointment. Individuals can self-schedule through a MyTowerHealth account. If you do not already have a MyTowerHealth account, sign up here. Individuals do not need to be a Tower Health patient to create a MyTowerHealth account. Individuals with limited or no internet access should call 484-659-3000, Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to schedule a first-dose appointment. This phone number is reserved only for individuals without internet access. Second-dose appointments are scheduled during a first-dose appointment.
Tower Health reminds everyone that once you have received your vaccination, from any provider, you should cancel any other appointment requests. Canceling an unneeded appointment will allow Tower Health and other vaccine providers to offer the vaccine to other interested persons more effectively. Appointments made with Tower Health can be canceled through a MyTowerHealth account.
The COVID-19 vaccine is another tool to help the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Positive COVID-19 cases continue in our region and across the country. Reducing the spread of the virus will enable the vaccine to do its work faster, making it crucial to continue wearing a mask as recommended by the CDC, practicing social distancing, and washing your hands.
About Tower Health
Tower Health is a strong, regional, integrated healthcare provider/payer system that offers leading-edge, compassionate healthcare and wellness services to a population of 2.5 million people. With approximately 14,000 team members, Tower Health consists of Reading Hospital in West Reading; Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville; Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia; Jennersville Hospital in West Grove; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership of Tower Health and Drexel University in Philadelphia. It also includes Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing; Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences in West Reading; home healthcare services provided by Tower Health at Home; and a network of 25 urgent care facilities across the Tower Health service area. Tower Health offers a connected network of 2,200 physicians, specialists, and providers across more than 230 convenient locations. For more information, visit towerhealth.org.