Philadelphia residents 16 and older are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
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Philadelphia residents 16 and older are now qualified to sign up for a coronavirus vaccine.
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia residents 16 and older are now qualified to sign up for a coronavirus vaccine after city officials Friday moved into Phase 2 of the vaccine rollout plan.
Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said the move to open eligibility, which was originally scheduled to happen on Monday, was moved up after healthcare centers and pharmacies said they had difficulty filling appointments.
Even with all adults eligible for a shot of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, Dr. Farley stressed that people 65+ are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Anyone 16 and older in Philadelphia became eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine Friday afternoon.
Dr. Thomas Farley, the commissioner of the Philadelphia Department of Health, noted that not all vaccine slots were being used.
Walk-ups are available at the FEMA vaccine clinics in Center City and North Philadelphia. And, you can also schedule an appointment online.
With demand for COVID vaccine appointments not always matching the current appointment supply, Philadelphia on Friday changed course and immediately opened up eligibility for vaccine doses to anyone 16 and older.
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