Health & Wellness Information

Updated December 19, 2022

At RX events, participant health and safety are a top priority. As part of this commitment, we’ve implemented guidelines and requirements based on local, state and federal public health guidance, independent advisors and the input of our venue partners to help support a safe and comfortable experience. Every “participant” in any RX event in any manner whatsoever, including, but not limited to, all exhibitors, attendees, speakers, guests, professionals, media, staff members, workers, contractors, vendors, security, or anyone else who participates should review the details, requirements and links below to better understand what to expect at the event.

Daily Health Monitoring

All participants must review and confirm they are able to comply with the Health & Safety Acknowledgement below prior to arriving at the event. Anyone who is not feeling well or begins to experience symptoms at any time during the event should contact and follow the guidance of their physician.

Health & Safety Acknowledgement

With the ever-evolving nature of COVID-19, we are constantly looking at the published guidance from federal, state, and local health authorities and government and trying to make decisions that can accommodate all of our customers and promote a safe gathering. 

At MagicCon: Philadelphia all event attendees will be required to wear approved face coverings. Verification of vaccination or proof of negative test are not required for admission to the Pennsylvania Convention Center or MagicCon: Philadelphia. 

Please note these policies are subject to change and every participant, including fans, exhibitors, guests, and staff must comply with the health & safety requirements in place at the time of MagicCon: Philadelphia.

Please be advised that a risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any event or public space, including the event. Prior to registering for and attending the event, please ensure you have read the latest CDC Guidelines for Prevention.  By attending the event, you acknowledge this inherent risk on behalf of yourself and/or any Minor attending the event for which you serve as Guardian (collectively, “You”) and, as a condition of entering the event, You acknowledge, understand and confirm each of the following in accordance with applicable health guidelines:

  • That You will abide by all terms of admission and participation (as may be updated from time to time) and event health-and-safety requirements, all local public health regulations and guidance from the relevant city and/or state which are in effect at the time of entry, and, where applicable, provide proof of compliance with any event entry requirements; 

  • That You are not currently experiencing any of the symptoms of COVID-19, as identified at CDC.gov; and

  • That You are not currently infected with COVID-19 and that prior to attending the event You have not been in contact with someone with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 symptoms without following CDC recommendations.

Please do not enter the event or the event venue if You cannot confirm all of the above criteria. If at any point during Your time at the event You do not meet all of the above criteria, You may be asked to leave the venue at the sole discretion of event management. 

For purposes of this acknowledgement, a “Minor” means any individual who under eighteen (18) years of age or has not reached the age of majority as defined by such individual’s jurisdiction of residence, and a “Guardian” means such Minor’s parent or legal guardian or other individual attending the Event who is over the age of eighteen (18) and acting in loco parentis for such Minor. Please see the event’s terms of participation to confirm the age requirements for entry.

Cleaning & Sanitization

RX has worked closely with our venue partners to ensure that cleaning and sanitization standards meet or exceed the recommendations of public health authorities.  More information about the venue’s commitment to public health & safety is available on the venue website.

Medical & Emergency Services

Please contact event or venue staff or security in the event you require medical or emergency assistance. Medical services, including emergency medical technicians and a first aid room are available on-site. 

In case of cardiac arrest, or other serious emergency such as a fire, dial the Philadelphia Convention Center Command Center at 215-418-4911. Give your name, type of emergency and the exact location of the incident (be as specific as possible). Please see the venue website for more information on building rules, operational policies and emergency services.

Accessibility

RX is dedicated to continually improving our efforts to ensure fully accessible events for people with disabilities. We encourage you to contact the event team at [email protected] for any of your accessibility-related needs.  

If you have any questions about accommodations or our ADA policies or would like to provide feedback and suggestions to improve your experience, please reach out to us. Our accessibility team will consider any request from a person with a disability for reasonable modification of our policies, practices, or procedures or for auxiliary aids and services that will permit the guest equal enjoyment of the services offered at the event. We encourage you to make any such request as far in advance as possible to enhance our ability to evaluate and fulfill the request.

For more information about accessibility at the Philadelphia Convention Center, including parking, entrances, mobility vehicles, service animals, a designated nursing mother space as well as family restrooms, please see the venue website or contact us at the email address provided above.

Quiet Rooms

If you need a break from noise or a hectic program schedule, or a place for meditation/prayer, a Quiet Room is available at the event. The location will be noted on event maps. Please be courteous to others when utilizing the space and note that the Quiet Room has a no talking and no cellphone use policy.