San Antonio Express-News (Sunday)
When, where Texans can get COVID vaccine
Bexar County residents who get fully vaccinated at the Alamodome or a Metro Health “pop-up” clinic are now eligible for $100 H-E-B gift cards. Pfizer booster shots now are available at several locations for those who meet the criteria. We update this guide daily to keep track of the main public providers, major clinics and temporary “pop-up” events:
Who can get it now?
All Texans 12 and older are eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Several providers now offer the Pfizer vaccine to children 12 to 15. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Can I get help?
The city offers text alerts about opportunities for appointments with public providers — to sign up, text Vaccine or, for alerts in Spanish, Vacuna to 55000.
The state also provides several resources to help Texans find vaccines, child care and free rides to clinics. Text your ZIP code to GETVAX (438829) for English or VACUNA (822862) for Spanish. Or call 833-8327067 to get referred to a local vaccine provider. The call center is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Translators are available.
VIA Metropolitan Transit offers free rides to and from an appointment at a city- or county-sponsored COVID-19 vaccination site. Check VIAinfo.net for service updates.
The state’s mobile vaccine program allows Texas businesses, civic groups and people confined to their homes to schedule free vaccines. Businesses and groups can call 84490-TEXAS (844-908-3927) and select Option 3 to schedule vaccines. Texans unable to leave their homes can call 844-90TEXAS (844-908-3927) and select Option 1 to ask a team to come to their residences.
These providers offer walk-in access:
CentroMed: Pfizer vaccines are available for those 12 and older at CentroMed’s clinic at 5439 Ray Ellison Blvd. A parent or legal guardian must accompany children and give consent. Walk-ins are welcome. To make an appointment, call 210-3343820 or go to www.centromedsa.com.
City: People can get vaccinated without appointments from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday at the Alamodome drive-thru site at 100 Montana St., Parking Lot B. Pfizer booster shots will be available at the Alamodome beginning Wednesday.
Metro Health is offering $100 H-E-B gift cards to San Antonio and Bexar County residents when they get fully vaccinated at the Alamodome and at all Metro Health pop-up clinics while supplies last. No gift cards will be given to those who are getting third-dose Pfizer booster shots.
Adults can register for a vaccine waitlist online in English at sanantonio.gov/waitlist or in Spanish at sanantonio.gov/listadeespera. Or call 311 and select option 8; or 210-2076000 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Here are the week’s “pop-up” clinics run by Metro Health and other providers:
Today: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Síclovía, Confluence Park, Estela Avery Education Center, 310 W. Mitchell (Pfizer and J&J)
Monday: 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., St. Tim’s Senior Center, 1515 Saltillo (Pfizer)
Tuesday: None scheduled. Wednesday: 9 a.m. -11:30 a.m., Good Samaritan Community Center, 1600 Saltillo (Pfizer); 3 p.m.-6 p.m., Greater Corinth Baptist Church, 500 S. New Braunfels (Pfizer and J&J)
Thursday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., University Park Baptist Church, 2308 Cincinnati Ave. (Pfizer and J&J); 1 p.m.-6 p.m., McNay Art Museum, 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. (Pfizer and J&J); 3 p.m.-6 p.m., Second Baptist Church, 3310 E. Commerce (Pfizer and J&J)
Friday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., The Culinary Institute of America, 312 Pearl Parkway, Building 2, Suite 2102 (Pfizer and J&J)
Oct. 2: None scheduled
To find a mobile clinic near you, go to covid19.sanantonio.gov/WhatYOU-Can-Do/Vaccination#get-vaccinated. To find a testing location, visit covid19.sanantonio.gov/What-YOU-CanDo/Testing#TestingLocation.
University Health: Pfizer booster shots available 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at Wonderland of the Americas mall. Please use upper level entrance at 4522 Fredericksburg Road. Those eligible are seniors 65 and older; people 18 and older at high risk of severe COVID-19 because of underlying health conditions; health care workers and others at high risk because of occupational exposure. Bring documentation of previous Pfizer vaccinations — boosters can be given six months after second dose.
Pfizer booster shots are also available at all University Health sites offering COVID vaccines — the Robert B. Green campus pharmacy, 903 W. Martin St., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; University Hospital’s lobby, 4502 Medical Drive, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and the Medical Center Pavilion, 4647 Medical Drive, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Boosters also available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at the Southeast Clinic, 1055 Ada St., Annex Building; Southwest Clinic, 2121 SW 36th St., and Texas Diabetes Institute, 701 S. Zarzamora St. An adult family member or guardian must accompany those under 18 and provide written consent; proof of age is not required. Details at www.wecandoitsa.com, or call 210644-1960 for information.
The following providers offer appointments:
Comal County: The Comal County Public Health Department provides COVID-19 vaccines, including to children 12 and older; residents may schedule an appointment at co.comal.tx.us or by calling 830-221-1150. Both Pfizer and Moderna are available. Now offering third-dose vaccine appointments to anyone with moderately or severely compromised immune systems and who received their second doses at least four weeks ago.
CVS: Offering Pfizer booster vaccines to eligible customers. Patients are strongly encouraged to book an appointment for the booster shot at CVS.com to ensure the vaccine is available at the CVS pharmacy of their choice.
Texas MedClinic: Offers Pfizer vaccines to adults and children 12 and older at all Texas MedClinic locations in San Antonio, Bulverde and New Braunfels from 8 a.m.-11 p.m. every day. Children 17 and younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Register online at texasmedclinic.com.