When and where Texans can get the COVID-19 vaccine
Most major pharmacies offer vaccines on a walk-in basis, and many doctors, hospitals and clinics, including the military and VA systems, have appointments available. 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 track down vaccines by phone. To 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 to help callers.
VIA Metropolitan Transit offers free rides to or from an appointment at a cityor county-sponsored COVID-19 vaccination site. Check Viainfo.net for the latest service updates.
The state’s mobile vaccine program allows Texas businesses, civic groups and people confined to their homes to schedule free vaccines. Texas businesses, groups or civic organizations with five or more people wishing to be vaccinated through the state’s mobile vaccine program may call 844-90TEXAS (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 state mobile vaccination team to come to their residences.
These providers offer walk-in access:
Atascosa County: Hosting a drive-thru COVID vaccine clinic Sept. 3 beginning at 8 a.m. at the historic old jail at 711 Broadway in Jourdanton. Event will continue until 4 p.m. or until all vaccines are gone. The Pfizer vaccine will be offered. The Texas National Guard will be on site to help.
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 210-334-3820 or go to www.centromed sa.com.
City: People can get vaccinated without appointments from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday at the Alamodome drive-thru site at 100 Montana St., Parking Lot B. Metro Health offers the Pfizer vaccine to children 12 and older — consent from a parent or legal guardian is required. 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
210-207-6000 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Metro Health is running a series of “pop-up” vaccine clinics:
Today: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., San Antonio International Airport, Terminal A, 9800 Airport Blvd. (Pfizer and J&J); noon-6 p.m., Palo Alto College, 1400 W. Villaret Blvd., Performing Arts Building, Room 181 (Pfizer and J&J)
Saturday: 9-11 a.m., Ashby United Methodist Church, 4601 San Pedro (Pfizer); 9 a.m.-1 p.m., District 7 Financial Assistance Event, Bill Greehey Arena at St. Mary’s University, 1 Camino Santa Maria (Pfizer and J&J); 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Center for Refugee Services at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 4242 Bluemel Road (Pfizer, J&J and back-to-school vaccinations)
To find a mobile clinic near you, go to covid19. sanantonio.gov/whatyou-can-do/vaccina tion#get-vaccinated .To find a testing location, visit
covid19.sanantonio.gov/what-you-can-do/ Testing#testinglocation.
Guadalupe County: Hosting free, walk-in vaccine clinics with the Texas National Guard. No registration required. Pfizer vaccines will be given Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at St. Joseph’s Church, 5078 Redwood Road in San Marcos; Sept. 1, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., at Guadalupe County Services Center, 1052 FM 78 in Schertz; and Sept. 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 409 W. Krezdorn St. in Seguin. Those still needing their second doses of the Pfizer vaccine are welcome.
Texas Medclinic: Offers Pfizer vaccines to adults and children 12 and older at all Texas Medclinic locations in San Antonio, Bulverde and New Braunfels. Walk-ins accepted; appointments encouraged at texasmedclinic.com. Shots offered from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekends. Children 17 and younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
University Health: Offers Pfizer vaccines to those 12 and older at the Robert B. Green campus, 903 W. Martin St., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Walk-ins accepted. An adult family member or guardian must accompany those under 18 and provide written consent. Details at www. wecandoitsa.com, or call
210-644-1960 for information.
The following providers require appointments:
Baptist Health System: Vaccine appointments are available at North Central Baptist Hospital on certain dates through Aug. 31 at
baptisthealthsystem. com/our-response-tocovid-19/covid-19vaccine-registration. The Pfizer vaccine is available to those 12 and up. Anyone younger than 18 must have parental consent.
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.