The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued emergency use authorization for two new vaccines to protect against COVID-19. At UPMC, we look forward to distributing these vaccines and protecting the communities we serve. Here is what you need to know: |
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| Does UPMC Have the COVID-19 Vaccine? |
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| The FDA has authorized a vaccine produced by Pfizer/BioNTech and another developed by Moderna.
UPMC hospitals began receiving our first distribution of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine on Dec. 14 and are now vaccinating frontline health care workers. We are now receiving information on the first Moderna vaccine deliveries to our long-term care facilities. |
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| When Will I Be Able to Receive the Vaccine? |
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- Early vaccine supplies are limited, and distribution is happening in phases. We are now offering the vaccine to our health care workers — those who have worked tirelessly since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to keep our communities healthy.
- We will provide vaccines to our staff and residents at long-term care facilities as vaccines arrive.
- Vaccine access will then expand to essential workers, individuals with health conditions that put them at risk of COVID-19, and then to the general population.
- We are hopeful to have widespread distribution of the vaccine to community members in spring 2021. We are working closely with state and federal government officials during this process.
- UPMC hospitals, doctors’ offices, and clinics cannot provide patients with COVID-19 vaccines at this time.
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As COVID-19 vaccine distribution occurs, we are committed to keeping you updated and informed. We also encourage you to sign up for MyUPMC, an online tool where your doctor can communicate with you about vaccination. The arrival of vaccines is exciting news, but you must continue practicing COVID-19 preventive measures, including wearing facemasks, avoiding large groups, and practicing good hand hygiene. These activities save lives. |
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| COVID-19 Vaccines at UPMC: Our Commitment to You |
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| While COVID-19 vaccines are not yet available to the general population, we will continue to provide vaccination updates as they become available. You can subscribe for news and alerts at our COVID-19 vaccine hub. |
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| Watch: First UPMC Frontline Workers Receive COVID-19 Vaccine |
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| Watch as health care workers at UPMC receive some of the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, following emergency use authorization for Pfizer/BioNTech. |
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