COVID-19 vaccines are available for the 2025-2026 season. They are formulated to target current circulating variants and to provide continued protection against serious consequences of COVID-19, including hospitalization and death.
Vaccine and respiratory infection experts at UPMC recommend that everyone eligible for the vaccine – people 6 months of age and older without a contraindication – should consider getting the vaccine. The people who will benefit the most are those at risk of complications of COVID-19.
Learn more about national and state recommendations:
COVID-19 vaccination remains an important way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and the community against currently circulating variants. COVID-19 vaccines help lower the risk of serious complications, including hospitalization and death.
If you are not sure whether to get the vaccine, talk with your doctor about the guidance from the federal government, state agencies, and the medical community. Consider your health, and the health of those around you.
If you choose to get a COVID-19 vaccine, there is no concern for adequate supply this season.
COVID-19 vaccines are available at UPMC Retail Pharmacy locations. You may find that vaccines are available at primary care offices and some UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care locations, and retail pharmacies. Before scheduling an appointment, ask the office if the seasonal COVID-19 vaccine is available.
For children, parents or guardians should speak with their pediatrician or a UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics office for options on scheduling. Children under 5 years old should receive all their doses from the same vaccine manufacturer, if feasible.
UPMC offers the Moderna 2025-26 seasonal COVID-19 vaccine. If you have questions about the Pfizer, vaccine talk with your provider.
Most vaccine providers will not require a prescription or proof of qualifying condition.
Many insurance providers have committed to continuing coverage for the cost of the vaccine for all individuals aged 6 months and older. For insurance coverage questions, contact your insurer.
Contact the office where you scheduled your vaccine. If you scheduled an appointment with a UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics office, please visit their website.
If you need accommodations for your preferred language, sensory processing needs, anxiety, physical disabilities, or privacy needs, please discuss this with your provider when you schedule your vaccine appointment or when you arrive at the office.
The FDA authorized Novavax for individuals age 12 and older. Like other available COVID-19 vaccines, the Novavax vaccine prepares your immune system to recognize and control COVID-19.
The vaccines are considered safe for those who are pregnant and/or breastfeeding. If you are unsure or if you plan to receive the Novovax vaccine, we encourage you to talk with your OB provider.
To schedule your COVID-19 vaccine in Spanish, call 833-660-2416 and press 1
Para llamar en español para pedir su cita de vacunación contra el COVID-19, marque 833-660-2416 y pulse la opción 1.To schedule your COVID-19 vaccine in Nepali, call 833-660-2416 and press 2
नेपालीमा तपाईंको COVID-19 भ्याक्सिन तालिका बनाउन ८३३ ६६० २४१६ मा कल गर्नुहोस् र २ थिच्नुहोस् ।To schedule your COVID-19 vaccine in Arabic, call 833-660-2416 and press 3
للحصول على موعد( للقاح فيروس كوفيد-19) باللغة العربية,اتصل بالرقم 2416-660-833 ومن ثم اضغط رقمTo schedule your COVID-19 vaccine in Vietnamese, call 833-660-2416 and press 4
De lay hen chich thuoc ngua bang tieng Viet Nam, Xin goi so 833-660-2416 roi bam so 4To schedule your COVID-19 vaccine in Mandarin, call 833-660-2416 and press 5
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Регистрация на вакцинацию Ковид- 19 на русском языке, позвоните по номеру 833-660-2416 и нажмите 6
COVID-19 Vaccines in New York State:
New York residents may call 833-697-4829 or visit ny.gov/vaccine for more information on vaccine distribution in their state. If you are a New York state resident in Chautauqua County, you can call 866-604-6789 visit chqgov.com for county-specific vaccine distribution information.
COVID-19 Vaccines in Maryland State:
Maryland residents may call 855-MD-GoVAX (855-634-6829) or visit covidlink.maryland.gov for more information on vaccine distribution in their state.
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COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
As COVID-19 vaccine distribution occurs, we are committed to keeping you updated and informed. We also encourage you to sign up for one of UPMC’s patient portals where your doctor can communicate with you about vaccination.
To learn more, visit UPMC HealthBeat.
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