• Is Mount Nittany Health vaccinating children age 16 or older?

    Mount Nittany Health is administering the COVID-19 vaccine to anyone who meets the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s eligibility criteria.

    A parent/guardian must be present at the time of the vaccine being administered to a minor.

  • I scheduled a vaccine appointment with another provider. How can I remove myself from the Mount Nittany Health vaccine appointments?

    If you schedule an appointment elsewhere before being scheduled with Mount Nittany Health, call 814.234.7606 to request to be removed from the registration list.

  • I don't have a computer. How can I register for COVID-19 vaccine at Mount Nittany Health?

    If you're unable to register online for the COVID-19 vaccine at mountnittany.org/coronavirus, you can call our COVID vaccine phone line 814.234.6106, Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, where someone will help add you to the waitlist.

  • I registered for the COVID-19 vaccine. How will I know that I have a vaccine appointment?

    When it is your turn, we will call, email and text you to notify you of the date and time for your COVID-19 vaccine appointment.

    Please keep your vaccine appointment. It is important that you receive both doses of the vaccine for it to be most effective.

  • What information will I need to provide to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine?

    You will need to provide your:
    • First and Last name
    • Date of birth
    • Last four digits of Social Security Number
    • Birth sex
    • Race
    • Ethnicity
    • Phone number
    • Mobile number - please take special care to key in the mobile number correctly to ensure that you receive the confirmation text.
    • Address
    • Email address - please take special care to key in your email address correctly to ensure that you receive the confirmation email

  • How can I confirm that I am successfully registered for the COVID-19 vaccine?

    If you have successfully registered, you will see a confirmation page.

     

    In addition, within minutes, you will receive a confirmation email from Mount Nittany Health and a text message to the mobile number provided. A mobile number is not required to sign-up for the waitlist.

    Please be sure to look in your spam or junk folders if you do not see a confirmation email in your inbox.

  • How do I practice everyday precautions?

    • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If you do not have access to soap and water, use an alcohol-based hand rub that contains at least 60 percent alcohol. Did you know that singing or humming two rounds of “Happy Birthday” equals 20 seconds?
    • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or your elbow when coughing or sneezing, then throw the tissue away.
    • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
    • Disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
    • Stay home if you are sick.
    • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
    • Practice social distancing.
    • Wear a mask.

  • Do you test for COVID-19 at Mount Nittany Health?

    Mount Nittany Health is following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for screening patients. If a patient matches the criteria, the health system works with the Department of Health and commercial labs to perform and confirm COVID-19 tests and results.

  • Does Mount Nittany Health have a COVID-19 test collection site?

    Yes. View a list of current COVID-19 test collection sites here. 

  • Are people being screened before they enter Mount Nittany Health facilities?

    Mount Nittany Health conducts screenings of patients entering its facilities. This screening process is another measure that we are taking to protect our patients, staff and community against the spread of COVID-19. The screening process will include key questions based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

    ​Our team will work as quickly as possible to safely and effectively complete the screenings; please prepare accordingly and allow extra time for this process.