Current guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control
As the Covid-19 supply is limited right now, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released their recommendations to local, state and federal governments regarding who should receive the vaccine first. Check the CDC’s vaccination recommendations here. The CDC guidelines provide helpful guidance, however each state decides and implements their own plan for roll-out of the vaccine.
6 ways to find out where to get the Covid 19 Vaccine by state
CDC (Centers for Disease Control)
Covid-19 Vaccines – information about how and when to obtain the vaccine in your area, find answers to common questions, and get accurate vaccine information
CDC vaccination phase recommendations – see those groups Phase 1a, 1b, 1c includes
VaccineFinder
VaccineFinder.org helps locates vaccine providers in your area.
AARP
AARP – an excellent resource for Covid-19 updates, and also provides state-level information about the vaccine.
Healthcare providers
Check with your provider’s office to determine if and when they can administer the vaccine.
State health departments
Find your state’s health department using the the USA.gov’s finder tool
Pharmacies
Drugstore chains and independent pharmacies throughout the U.S. partnered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to administer the vaccine. Covid-19 vaccines are currently by appointment only and follow state guidelines. Once supplies increase and after high-priority groups receive their vaccines, many pharmacies plan to offer the vaccine to the public.
Many participating locations have sign-up forms on their websites. Register for updates on vaccine information and availability.
Participating pharmacies include (but not limited to):
- Albertsons
- Costco expects to offer vaccinations to the general public in early spring
- CVS plans to add the Covid-19 vaccine to its online vaccine scheduling tool as soon as it’s available
- H-E-B also plans to add the Covid-19 vaccine to its online vaccine scheduling as soon as it’s available
- Hy-Vee has a sign-up form to receive notifications of vaccine updates and availability
- Kroger offers information on vaccine availability and online appointments by state
- Rite Aid plans to update their website as soon as vaccines are available
- Target’s in-store CVS pharmacies will offer the vaccine as soon as it’savailable
- Walgreens currently helps deliver vaccines to long-term care communities. They plan to offer vaccinations to the public when vaccines become more available.
- Walmart plans to administer the vaccine as soon as it’s available
- Winn-Dixie currently vaccinates individuals according to state guidelines. An online scheduling tool is available. If appointments are unavailable when you check the website, you can complete an online consent form ahead of time.
We will update this information as we receive it. Please check back.
