Philadelphia residents can now get their annual flu shots and COVID vaccines for free, with no appointment needed, at city health centers in their neighborhoods. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced that its clinics are open to any Philadelphia resident aged 6 months or older.
For Northwest Philadelphia, vaccines are offered at the Mattie L. Humphrey Health Center (Health Center 9), 131 E. Chelten Ave., on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
“We know that seasonal vaccines, like the flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine, can and do save lives …
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Philadelphia residents can now get their annual flu shots and COVID vaccines for free, with no appointment needed, at city health centers in their neighborhoods. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced that its clinics are open to any Philadelphia resident aged 6 months or older.
For Northwest Philadelphia, vaccines are offered at the Mattie L. Humphrey Health Center (Health Center 9), 131 E. Chelten Ave., on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
“We know that seasonal vaccines, like the flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine, can and do save lives every year,” said Philadelphia Health Commissioner, Dr. Palak Raval-Nelson. “Having them available for free, right in your neighborhood, is the best way we can make sure that it’s easy to protect yourself and your loved ones.”
The annual flu shot is the best way to protect yourself from seasonal influenza, which can lead to severe disease or even death in certain children, older adults, and those who are immune compromised, according to a Health Department news release. It is well tolerated and created to match the flu strains that are circulating.
The COVID vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from severe COVID and also can reduce your risk of getting sick at all, the release stated. The COVID vaccine has been taken by millions of Americans every year since it was released and has been found to offer excellent protection against COVID, especially for people over the age of 65, according to the Health Department.
No identification aside from proof of residency (like a utility bill in the resident’s name) is required to be vaccinated, and residents can just walk in. The Health Department’s website has more information, phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health.
