COVID-19 Vaccine

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COVID-19 Vaccine

University Health Pharmacies offer the 2024-25 COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine on a walk-in basis to children and adults. No appointment is needed.

Vaccine availability by age varies by pharmacy location. Please check the list below to find the right location for you.

Medical Center Pavilion Pharmacy and Robert B. Green Campus Pharmacy offer the following:

6 months and older
Walk-ins only
Monday – Saturday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Southeast PharmacySouthwest Pharmacy, and Texas Diabetes Institute Pharmacy offer the following:

12 years and older
Walk-ins only
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Frequently Asked Questions

What COVID-19 vaccine is available at University Health Pharmacies?

University Health offers the 2024-25 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for adults and children.

Will my insurance cover the cost?

Most insurance plans will cover the cost of the COVID-19 vaccine. Please contact your insurance provider to confirm coverage.

University Health patients using CareLink will receive the 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine at no cost.

Who is currently eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend everyone age 6 months and older protect against COVID-19 by getting an updated 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine.

This is not a booster. It is a vaccination formulated to prevent illness from the latest, most widely circulating variants.

Booster Shots

University Health is following FDA guidance and no longer providing the original vaccine or booster shots.

Safety and Efficacy

The FDA has approved the updated COVID-19 vaccines produced by Pfizer-BioNTech, and considers it safe and effective. Side effects are rare, with a patient occasionally experiencing soreness at the location where the shot was given or a slight fever.

COVID-19 Vaccination Cards

COVID-19 vaccination cards are no longer required to receive an updated shot. The CDC is not distributing the card and does not maintain a record of a person’s COVID-19 shots. If, however, you want access to your shot records you have received through University Health, go to your online MyChart account. Type the word “COVID” in the search bar and the information will show up under the “My Record” section.

Does my 16 and/or 17-year-old need to be accompanied by an adult to receive their vaccine?

Yes, people who are age 17 and younger are considered minors and must be accompanied by a parent.

CAN I GET A COVID-19 VACCINE AND THE FLU SHOT?

Yes, it’s not necessary to put any time between the flu and COVID-19 vaccines.

What precautions are you taking to ensure physical distancing?

While masks and physical distancing are no longer required when receiving your COVID-19 vaccine, both can help prevent the spread of germs in crowded environments. Consider using a mask and distancing if the vaccine location is crowded, or if you are feeling ill and might spread your sickness to others.

Should I delay vaccination if I've recently had COVID-19?

If you have had either a recent COVID-19 infection or vaccine, you should wait at least three months to get your 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccination in order to get maximum benefit from the vaccine.