vaccine

September 22, 2022

Butler Health System Offering Additional Vaccine Clinics

In its continued battle against COVID-19, Butler Health System will be offering the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine. This protein subunit vaccine is authorized for people 12 years old and up. Its primary series is two doses, 4 weeks apart. Unlike other currently available COVID-19 vaccines, the Novavax shot contains no mRNA or viral particles, only a protein, making it similar to the annual influenza vaccine. The CDC currently recommends that people who get two doses of Novavax should later get a bivalent booster (from Pfizer or Moderna). In addition, Butler Health System will once again host pediatric COVID-19 vaccine clinics. The…

September 30, 2021

Butler Health System Offering Vaccines & Booster Shots

Effective immediately, the BHS Vaccine Clinic is offering 1st/2nd dose Pfizer Vaccines and boosters at two convenient locations: Butler Memorial Hospital, One Hospital Way, Butler, PA 16001 and BHS Crossroads Campus, 127 Oneida Valley Road (1st floor), Butler, PA 16001. All individuals choosing to go to Butler Memorial Hospital should enter the building through the Tower Entrance. Clinic Hours are as follows: Butler Memorial Hospital: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8am – 4pm, Wednesday: 7am-3pm BHS Crossroads Campus: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8am-4pm, Wednesday: 9am-5pm The Pfizer vaccine boosters are approved for healthcare workers, individuals over the age of 65, residents…

September 2, 2021

Wolf Administration to Host Vaccine Clinic in Lawrence County

Harrisburg, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Commission for Women, the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs (GACLA), Adagio Health and the United Way of Lawrence County will host a walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday, September 9, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Adagio Health Medical Office, 200 S Jefferson St # 2, New Castle, PA 16101. The clinic is set to take place at the same time of the United Way’s “Day of Caring” to help promote the event. “The Pennsylvania Commission for Women is proud to be hosting this vaccine clinic with the Governor’s Advisory Commission…

August 18, 2021

Gov. Wolf: 80% of Pennsylvania’s 18+ Population Have Received First Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

Governor Tom Wolf this week announced that 80 percent of Pennsylvania’s 18 and older population have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccination. Pennsylvania ranks 9th for first doses administered and 5th for total doses administered among all 50 states. “Today’s vaccination milestone is a reminder that Pennsylvanians are committed to the health and safety of themselves and their neighbors. Thank you to every Pennsylvanian who helped make it happen. I couldn’t be prouder,” said Gov. Wolf. “The pandemic has been unpredictable and unsettling throughout the last 18 months, but Pennsylvania has remained steadfast in our vaccination efforts. As COVID-19…

May 10, 2021

UPMC Jameson Holding Vaccination Event For Ellwood City Community At Lincoln High School

UPMC Jameson is holding a special vaccination event for the Ellwood City community on Saturday, May 15, at Lincoln High School. The Lincoln High School clinic for Ellwood City and surrounding area community members, operated by UPMC Jameson, is scheduled to take place from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 15. Registrations requested at Vaccine.UPMC.com, but walk-ins are welcome. When choosing the location on Vaccine.UPMC.com select “Ellwood City Com Project.” In addition to the Lincoln High School vaccine clinic location, there are several other scheduled clinics for the Butler-Beaver-Lawrence-Mercer region. Lawrence County YMCA’s Y-Zone clinic operated by UPMC…