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Covid-19 Vaccine

This information will be updated frequently as guidelines from the CDC and Department of Health change

Hartzell's highly trained pharmacists are certified and licensed to evaluate your vaccine needs and administer vaccines to patients 3+. Please use the link below to complete our online consent form for a vaccine or give us a call. Please note completing the online consent does not make an appointment or guarantee a dose is available.  It does however save time filling paperwork at the pharmacy!

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Walk-in vaccines are available daily but may be subject to a longer wait time and vaccine availability. In-store and Curbside options are available for all vaccines. If you prefer a curbside appointment, please call the pharmacy BEFORE you arrive. 

This vaccine replaces the Bivalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, which are no longer recommended and available in the United States.  The new formulation is focused on more recent and current circulating strains that have a higher incidence of causing severe disease. This is very similar to how a flu vaccine is updated every year to match the circulating strain.

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The COVID-19 vaccine is no longer federally subsidized, and providers such as Hartzell's now purchase it privately. Vaccines are still covered by insurance, including private insurance, Medicare plans, and Medicaid plans. Patients will be asked to have their insurance cards presented prior to receiving the vaccine. 

 

Uninsured children and uninsured adults would either have to pay for the vaccine or find a provider enrolled in Vaccine for Children Program and/or Bridge Access Program to receive federally covered vaccines at no or little charge.  You can find a Bridge Access Program provider by visiting www.vaccines.gov and searching by zip code for a Bridge Access Program provider.

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In-store and Curbside options are available for all vaccines. If you prefer a curbside appointment, please call the pharmacy when you arrive.

COVID-19 Testing

We are offering Covid-19 testing Curbside Only. The test is a saliva PCR and will be sent to a lab for results (No nasal swab required!). Most results are available within 48 hours (however please note that delays can be expected due to shipping carrier shortages and delays).  Most tests are covered by insurance or the HRSA uninsured fund if you are symptomatic or have been in contact with a Covid-19 positive individual.   

 

To register for your Covid-19 test, click below.

Once you are registered, come to the pharmacy during normal business hours, remain in your car and call our Curbside line 610-264-1997.  Our staff will be out to assist you with your test. 

 

If you have any questions regarding the testing please call us at 610-264-5471.

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