Minnesota resident, getting vaccinated is a serious and personal decision.

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More than 3.1 million Minnesotans have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, and more people are being vaccinated every day. This is especially important with highly contagious variants spreading. Areas with low vaccination rates are more likely to experience dangerous and disruptive outbreaks. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself, your family, and your community from COVID-19. It will also get us back to doing the things we love.

There are many reasons someone might not be vaccinated yet. You have to know where to go and what to expect, and make sure your questions have been answered so you feel comfortable. We hope the resources in this email are helpful in making your plan to get vaccinated.

It’s normal to have questions or concerns about vaccines.

There is a lot of information floating around about COVID-19 vaccines, and it’s normal to have questions. Consult reputable sources for accurate information about the vaccines, to help you feel comfortable getting your shot. Here are some ideas:

• Talk to your doctor or another healthcare provider. They can share reliable information about vaccines and help you make the decision that's best for you.
• The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Vaccine Education Center has a web page with Questions and Answers about COVID-19 Vaccines. You can even submit your own question to be answered by their Vaccine Education Center staff.
• Mayo Clinic’s COVID-19 vaccines: Get the facts and Minnesota Department of Health’s fact sheets COVID-19 Vaccine Basics (PDF) and What You Should Know About COVID-19 Vaccines (PDF) address some of the most common concerns about COVID-19 vaccines.

When you’re ready to get vaccinated, there’s a shot for you in Bloomington.

A community vaccination clinic continues to offer COVID-19 vaccines at Mall of America. This week, shots are available Wednesday through Friday from 3 to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. You can pre-register for a shot for yourself of someone else in your family at COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Bloomington MOA—Primary Bio. 

• Appointments are available, but walk-ins are also encouraged.
• You do not have to pay to get vaccinated, and you do not need to show ID, health insurance, or proof of citizenship.
• Online sign-up site for this vaccination event is available in English as well as Hmong, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
• Call Primary Bio at 855-612-0677 to schedule your appointment over the phone.

Everyone Minnesotan age 12 years or older is eligible but consent from a parent or guardian is required for people under 18.

• 12–15 year-olds must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
• 16–17 year-olds must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or receive permission beforehand during the scheduling process.
• Families are encouraged to join 12–17 year-olds to get vaccinated at the same time.

Getting vaccinated is easy and convenient. Pharmacies, clinics, and local health departments across the state have COVID-19 vaccines. Appointments are widely available, and many sites welcome walk-ins. Here's how to find vaccines near you:  MN COVID-19 Response | Find Vaccine Locations CDC’s online vaccine finder  For help finding a vaccine for yourself or someone else, call the MN Department of Health COVID-19 Public Hotline at 833-431-2053. Calls are answered Monday–Saturday, and operators speak multiple languages.

Getting vaccinated now can save you time in the long run.

Life is busy, so it can be easy to put off getting vaccinated. After your shot, some side effects are normal; they are typically mild and go away after a day or two. If you're unvaccinated, just being exposed to someone with COVID-19 means you need to quarantine for 14 days, even if you don't get sick. And if you do get sick with COVID-19, the illness can last for days or weeks or even longer! Get vaccinated now so you won’t miss out on work, school, or other activities.

If you already got your shot, THANK YOU!

Your decision to get vaccinated has helped protect your friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers, and made it possible for most pandemic-related restrictions to be lifted in our state. Please continue to be safe, and encourage others you know to get vaccinated too! Visit the CDC website How to talk about COVID-19 Vaccines with your friends and family to prepare for those conversations.

Roll up your sleeves, Minnesota!

More than 70% of Minnesotans age 18+ have gotten at least one shot. To learn more about the numbers, go to Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Data.

For information about COVID-19 vaccines in other languages, go to State of Minnesota translated #StaySafeMN media / COVID-19 updates & information.

Does your business or organization want to host a vaccination clinic in your community? Complete the MDH Community Vaccination Event Request Form to be considered.

For information about COVID-19 testing, go to State of Minnesota COVID-19 Community Testing Program.