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Getting vaccinated and boosted is still the most important and effective thing you can do to protect yourself against COVID-19 and help reduce the impact of future outbreaks in your community. It’s easy and convenient to get the shots your family needs through the Minnesota Department of Health community vaccination program.
Remember, all Minnesotans age 5 and older can get the COVID-19 vaccine. Everyone 12 and older should also get a booster dose as soon as you are eligible. You will not have to pay for your vaccine or booster, even if you do not have health insurance. You will not have to show a photo ID or insurance card when you get vaccinated. Appointments are available at these Community Vaccination Sites but not required – walk-ins are welcome!
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 has Pfizer vaccines for 5- to 11-year-olds; Pfizer vaccines for people 12 and older; and Pfizer boosters for people 12 and older. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are also welcome.
Go to Community Vaccination Program–Mall of America sign-up to make an appointment for yourself or someone else in your household. On-line sign-up is available in English, Hmong, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Call 855-612-0677 to make your appointment over the phone.
Everyone 5 years of age or older can get vaccinated at the Mall of America clinic, but consent from a parent or guardian is required for people under 18. Kids 5–15 must be with a parent/guardian. 16- and 17-year-olds must be with a parent/guardian or get permission beforehand during the scheduling process.
Vaccine clinic at MSP Airport open daily.
The community vaccination site at Terminal 1 of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is open 7 a.m. – 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. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are also welcome.
The vaccine clinic at the airport is easy to find. Look for signage as you drive into the airport. Access free parking via lanes marked for COVID-19 vaccine. You will be guided to park on Level 2 in the Blue Ramp. Signs will direct you into the lobby and to the vaccine clinic.
Visit Community Vaccination Program–MSP Airport sign-up to make an appointment at the airport clinic. On-line sign-up is available in English, Hmong, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Call 855-612-0677 to schedule your vaccination over the phone.
Childcare and transportation support for vaccination appointments:
Childcare and transportation challenges make it harder for some Minnesotans to get vaccinated. These services may help some people overcome such barriers:
Learning Care Group offers free childcare on the day of your vaccination appointment, and for up to two days after if you need support as you recover from common side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine. This service is offered at all of their 18 locations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul suburbs, subject to availability. Visit Vaccine Care for American Families – FAQ to learn more about this free service, or call 833-459-3557 to schedule child care support. Make arrangements at least least 24 hours in advance. Schools are open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (closed weekends).
No-cost transportation to vaccination appointments may be available for persons with public insurance, such as Medical Assistance or Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO). To learn more, contact your insurer (such as BluePlus, HealthPartners, Medica, or UCare) via the Member Services phone number on your insurance card, or visit Minnesota Department of Human Services – Nonemergency medical transportation assistance.
Other resources for transportation assistance include:
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Access2Care works with some health plans to offer rides to and from eligible healthcare appointments (including vaccination appointments) for Medicaid, Medicare, or Dual Eligible recipients.
- Minnesota’s Agencies on Aging may provide no-cost transportation for eligible persons. Go to MN Board on Aging: Area Agencies on Aging to find the organization that serves seniors in your region.
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United Way 211 can help connect with local organizations that offer supportive services, including transportation.
Other ways to find COVID-19 vaccines:
You can also get vaccines from providers such as pharmacies, medical clinics, tribal health agencies, and local public health departments. Use these resources to find convenient locations near you:
 Five $100,000 college scholarships will be awarded this spring to vaccinated kids age 5 to 11.
Parents/guardians: if your child has already received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, visit Minnesota Vaccine Rewards – Kids Deserve a Shot to enter them in the drawing. If your child still needs their shot, go to Vaccines for children and teens to search for a vaccine provider near you.
To be eligible for the scholarship drawing, a Minnesota child must receive both doses of the Pfizer vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds by April 11, 2022, and must have been at least 5 years old and no older than 11 years old at the time of their first dose. Entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on 04/11/2022.
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