One Person A Minute Joining PA COVID-19 Vaccine Match-Up FB Page

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Have you heard about the Facebook page matching up people with vaccine appointments in southeastern Pennsylvania? One person every minute was joining the group on Wednesday afternoon.

PA CoVID Vaccine Match Maker has been around since Feb. 2 and has grown to nearly 64,000 members. Within one hour on Wednesday afternoon, when Patch was reporting this story, 56 new members were added to the group.

The page states it exists to "Connect with people and resources needing help or willing to help with CoVID Vaccine scheduling in Southeastern PA."

The information hub is full of questions, answers, and links. The page is moderated by the "Pacovid Matchteam" of eight, Erin Harten of Unionville, and Christine Morgan Meyer, M.D.

The Facebook group states it is open to anyone, but forbids promotions or spam and insists on "no bashing those who get vaccines." It asks people to leave politics off the page, and if they are upset about the vaccine rollout or other issues, to contact their legislators.

It is also not a place for medical advice, and no one may charge for services through the page. Also, people are told not to post a link to their vaccine appointment.

The PA CoVID Vaccine Match Maker has detailed information on vaccines at both chain and independent pharmacies, and other providers, and it offers solutions as issues come up with registration.

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