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Minnesota’s community vaccination sites welcome walk-ins.

Getting vaccinated and boosted is the most important and effective thing you can do to protect yourself against COVID-19 and slow the spread of the virus. It’s easy and convenient to get the shots your family needs through the Minnesota Department of Health community vaccination program. Appointments are available at these sites but not required – walk-ins are encouraged!

New clinic in Oakdale now open Sunday–Tuesday.

The newest community vaccination site at Inwood Oaks in Oakdale can vaccinate anyone 5 and older, with Pfizer vaccines for 5- to 11-year-olds, Pfizer vaccines for people 12 and older, and Pfizer boosters for people 12 and older. Families are encouraged to get vaccinated together; parents and older kids can get a booster while kids age 5–11 receive their first shots.

The Oakdale clinic is open weekly, Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Monday–Tuesday 1–8 p.m. Go to Community Vaccination Program–Oakdale to schedule a vaccine for yourself or someone else in your household. On-line sign-up is available in English as well as Hmong, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Call 855-612-0677 to make your appointment over the phone. Appointments are not required, walk-ins are welcome.

Everyone in Minnesota age 5 years of age or older is eligible, but consent from a parent or guardian is required for people under 18. Kids 5–15 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. 16- and 17-year-olds must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian or receive permission beforehand during the scheduling process.

Mall of America vaccine clinic open Wednesday–Saturday.

The community vaccination site at Bloomington’s Mall of America is open weekly Wednesday through Friday 1–8 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m. This location also has Pfizer vaccines for 5- to 11-year-olds, Pfizer vaccines for people 12 and older, and Pfizer boosters for people 12 and older.

Go to Community Vaccination Program–Mall of America sign-up to schedule an appointment for yourself or someone else in your household. On-line sign-up is available in English as well as Hmong, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Call 855-612-0677 to schedule your appointment over the phone. No appointment? No worries! Walk-ins are always welcome!

Like at the Oakdale clinic, kids 5–15 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. 16- and 17-year-olds must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or receive permission beforehand during the scheduling process.

Vaccine clinics at MSP Airport open daily.

Two community vaccination sites at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport are open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., seven days a week. Johnson & Johnson and Moderna vaccines and boosters are available for anyone 18 years of age or older, including travelers visiting Minnesota. Walk-ins are welcome at both locations.

Terminal 1 clinic is open to ticketed travelers only. After passing through security, look for the vaccination station in the airport mall. Closed daily from 12:30 to 1 p.m. for lunch break. Terminal 2 clinic is open to everyone. You do not need to pass through a security checkpoint; the clinic is on the ground level, between ticketing and the escalators.

Visit Community Vaccination Program–MSP Airport sign-up to make an appointment at one of the airport clinics. On-line sign-up is available in English as well as Hmong, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Call 855-612-0677 to schedule your vaccination over the phone. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Other ways to find COVID-19 vaccines:

Vaccines are readily available through other providers such as pharmacies, medical clinics, and local public health departments. Use these resources to find convenient locations near you: 

• The new Minnesota COVID-19 Response Vaccine Dashboard connects you to information about vaccines for kids, details about boosters, and an interactive map to help you Find MN Vaccine Locations near you.

• CDC’s vaccines.gov vaccine finder lets you search based on the brand you need (for example, Pfizer vaccines for 5- to 11-year-olds) and how far you can travel.
• Need help? Call the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 Public Hotline at 833-431-2053. Calls are answered Monday–Saturday, and operators speak multiple languages.

Minnesota families whose 5- to 11-year-old children get both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine between January 1 and February 28 can get a $200 Visa gift card. Parents/guardians, go to Minnesota COVID-19 Response–Kids Deserve a Shot to learn more about this program or to register for the reward after your child has received both shots. You can also sign up over the phone by calling the Minnesota COVID-19 hotline at 833-431-2053. Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on February 28, 2022.

Roll up your sleeves, Minnesota!

For information about COVID-19 testing, including a new site near the State Capitol building, visit Find Testing Locations. Options include state-run sites, medical clinics, pharmacies, and local public health. Free at-home tests can be ordered at Vault Health: no-cost at-home tests for all Minnesotans.

Everyone age 12 and older who has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 should get a booster shot when they are eligible. Timing depends on which vaccine you received initially. Visit Minnesota COVID-19 Response–vaccine booster shots to learn about when you should get your booster, and how to find a shot near you.

More than 3.5 million Minnesotans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and more are getting vaccinated every day. To learn more about the numbers, go to Minnesota COVID-19 Vaccine Data.