As of Nov. 1, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) will offer COVID-19 vaccinations, including booster shots, through appointment only.

Walk-in vaccinations are no longer available.

The change was made in response to an increased demand for vaccines and booster shots, and in anticipation of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine receiving emergency use authorization (EUA) for children ages 5-11, said LVHN officials.

Appointment-only vaccinations support the safety and experience of those receiving vaccines, allowing clinicians to adequately plan and prepare for the number of individuals expected at each location.

Appointments for a booster dose or first dose can be scheduled by calling the vaccine hotline, 833-584-6283 (833-LVHN-CVD), 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday, or by using the MyLVHN patient portal.

MyLVHN is a convenient way to select the day, time and location for a shot.

How to Schedule an Appointment for Booster (using MyLVHN):

• Log in to MyLVHN (at MyLVHN.org or open mobile app).

• Click the “Menu” button.

• Select “COVID-19 Vaccine 3rd Dose Booster.”

• You will be presented with questions and a list of conditions pertaining to third shots for immunocompromised people. Answer “No,” then select “Continue.”

• You will be presented with questions and conditions related to the three available booster shots. If you qualify, select “Yes,” then “Continue.”

How to Schedule an Appointment for Booster (not using MyLVHN)

• Call LVHN’s COVID-19 hotline at 833-584-6283 (833-LVHN-CVD). The hotline is open 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

How to Schedule an Appointment for First Dose Vaccination (using MyLVHN):

• Log in to MyLVHN (at MyLVHN.org or open mobile app).

• Click the “Menu” button.

• Click “COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling,” follow the prompts and choose the location and time that work best for you.

How to Schedule an Appointment for First Dose Vaccination (not using MyLVHN) if you do not have a MyLVHN account and are not scheduling a booster shot:

• LVHN.org/considerations-scheduling-covid-19-vaccine-appointment, acknowledge the listed guidelines and click the “Make an Appointment” button.

• Alternatively, call LVHN’s COVID-19 hotline at 833-584-6283 (833-LVHN-CVD). The hotline is open 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.