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What if I lost my vaccination card?

Individuals who were vaccinated in Pennsylvania and have misplaced their vaccination card can visit the Pennsylvania Department of Health website for information on how to obtain vaccine evidence. Individuals who were vaccinated in another state and need vaccine verification information can call the local vaccine provider that administered the vaccine or contact the state health department. Information on how to obtain a new vaccination card or other evidence of vaccination also can be found on the CDC website.

Does the seven-campus vaccination mandate apply to contractors?

Contractors and subcontractors working on or in connection with a federal covered contract are included under the executive order’s vaccine requirement. Other contractors and subcontractors who may perform work on campus, but not on or in connection with a federal covered contract, are considered visitors under the executive order and are not subject to the vaccine requirement. Fully remote contractors and subcontractors who do not work on or in connection with a federal covered contract are not subject to the vaccine requirement.

Under the seven campus vaccination mandate, is there an option to continue testing instead of getting a vaccine?

No. The executive order mandate for federal contractors does not have a clause that would allow ongoing testing in place of vaccination.

What if a booster shot is eventually required under the federal mandate?

Penn State officials are continuously monitoring public health and government guidance and requirements. As federal guidelines and mandates change, the University will communicate with the Penn State community how these changes affect students, faculty and staff.

Does previous COVID-19 infection count as immunity and replace vaccination?

No, the executive order does not permit an exception for those who have previously had COVID-19.