COVID-19 Vaccine

Everyone 5 years and older are now eligible for vaccine.

Ramsey County continues to work with community partners to prioritize equitable distribution.
No one will be required to get the vaccine by the government or public health.
Summary of vaccinations given by public health.

Ways to get your vaccine

Use the Minnesota Vaccine Locator Map.
Use the CDC VaccineFinder to find pharmacy appointments.
Contact your primary health care provider or a local pharmacy.
Host a community COVID-19 vaccination event.

Ramsey County COVID-19 vaccine phone line

651-266-1190 (Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

Find a free community vaccine clinic

Vaccine rewards and incentives

Ramsey County

Get a free vaccine and gift card from Ramsey County, while supplies last.

No matter where you live – you are eligible and encouraged to get a vaccine and gift card.

Get a $50 gift card for your first dose of Pfizer vaccine, while supplies last.
Get your gift card immediately after vaccination - no forms or paperwork required.
Gift cards available for vaccines received after Sept. 27 at Ramsey County-operated clinics, while supplies last.
Gift cards are not available for booster shots.
You may also be eligible for the State of Minnesota's vaccine reward program.

COVID-19 vaccines are free, no medical insurance or ID is required. For information on Ramsey County-operated clinics, see community vaccine clinics or call 651-266-1190.

State of Minnesota - Kids deserve a shot

Enter to win a $100,000 scholarship and Minnesota Experience Drawings

All Minnesotans 12-17 years old who have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series at any time in 2021 can enter to win a $100,000 Minnesota College Scholarship or drawings for tickets to Minnesota sporting events and more.

Learn more and register

Booster shots

Ramsey County is now offering Pfizer and Moderna booster shots at our clinics, by appointment only.

COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are available for anyone 18 years and older who received their second dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least six months ago or Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago.

Why do I need a booster shot?

COVID-19 vaccines are very effective, but new data shows protection may decrease over time. This is normal and expected.
Booster shots are common for many vaccines, like the flu shot or Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis).
Video: Why are COVID-19 vaccine booster shots necessary? - Minnesota Department of Health

Variants (Delta, Omicron)

Variants are common with a virus like COVID-19. They constantly change through mutation and new variants of a virus are expected to occur over time. Some variants come and go, while others may become widespread. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other public health organizations monitor all variants of the virus that causes COVID-19 in the United States and globally.

Omicron

The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed the state's first COVID-19 case involving the Omicron variant in Hennepin County.

Scientists are currently working to determine how easily Omicron spreads, how sick it makes people, how well current vaccines and treatment work to protect us against Omicron.

Ominicron Variant in MN - MDH Media Release

Public health will continue to share information and is encouraging everyone to help prevent the spread COVID-19:

Get vaccinated and if eligible, get a booster. Find a vaccine near you.
Wear masks.
Get tested.
Stay home if you are sick.
Wash hands.
Stay away from crowds.
Take extra care to avoid exposure to the virus if you have medical conditions or live with someone with medical conditions.

Breakthrough cases

What are vaccine breakthrough cases?

Breakthrough cases happen when people who are fully vaccinated still test positive for COVID-19.

This is normal.
No vaccine is 100% effective.

Even though breakthrough cases might happen more as variants circulate, fully vaccinated people are much less likely to get really sick or need hospitalization, so the vaccines are working! This is extremely important to make sure hospitals have enough beds for everyone and people who need emergency care can find it quickly. Getting vaccinated is the best way to help protect yourself and the people around you from COVID-19.

Learn more about what breakthrough cases are and what they mean from the Minnesota Department of Health.

Watch the video

Vaccine record/card

If you need to replace your vaccine card or show proof of COVID-19 vaccination:

If between doses, ask for a vaccine card when you get your second dose.
Look up your vaccine record on the Docket app.
If fully vaccinated, contact the Minnesota Department of Health or call 651-201-3980.

Find your vaccine record with the Docket app

Easily and securely access your immunization record through the Docket app. The app connects to the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC), which combines all your vaccines into one record, regardless if they were given by different health care providers in Minnesota.

Use this app to view you or your child's record, including COVID-19 vaccination.

Download the free app: Apple App Store or Google Play.
How to use the Docket app (PDF)

If you don't or can't use the app, you can still access your record from your health care provider or through the Minnesota Department of Health.

Lost vaccine card

What to do if you lose your COVID-19 vaccine card (fact sheet). Available in PDF format.

Community centers
Schools
Pop-up clinics
MSP Airport and MOA

Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health offers free COVID-19 vaccine clinics for all eligible individuals.

We are now offering vaccine for everyone age 5 and older.

Vaccines vary by date.
Pfizer or Moderna booster shots for anyone 18 and older who received their second dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least six months ago or Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago.
You can get your second dose or booster shot with Ramsey County, even if you got your first dose somewhere else.

Call Public Health’s vaccine phone line with questions: 651-266-1190 (Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

Arlington Hills Community Center

1200 Payne Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55130

Thursday appointments:

December 9 (3 - 6 p.m.)
Pfizer 5+ second doses, boosters / Moderna 18+ boosters
Dec. 9 FULL - please check back to see if appointments have opened.
December 16 (3 - 6 p.m.)
Pfizer and Moderna 18+ Boosters only
Dec. 16 FULL - please check back to see if appointments have opened.
December 23 (3 - 6 p.m.)
Pfizer 5+ second doses, boosters / Moderna 18+ boosters
Dec. 23

Oxford Community Center

270 Lexington Pkwy N
Saint Paul, MN 55104

Saturday appointments:

December 11 (3 - 6 p.m)
Pfizer 5+ second doses, boosters / Moderna 18+ boosters
Dec. 11
December 18 (3 - 6 p.m)
PEDIATRIC CLINIC for 5-11 years only: Pfizer first doses only
Dec. 18

New Brighton Community Center

400 10th Street NW
New Brighton, MN 55112

Wednesday appointments:

December 8 (3 - 6 p.m.)
Pfizer 5+ second doses, boosters / Moderna 18+ boosters
Dec . 8 FULL - please check back to see if appointments have opened.
December 15 (3 - 6 p.m.)
Pfizer 5+ second doses, boosters / Moderna 18+ boosters
Dec. 15 FULL - please check back to see if appointments have opened.
December 22 (3 - 6 p.m.)
Pfizer 5+ second doses, boosters / Moderna 18+ boosters
Dec. 22

Before scheduling

If scheduling your first dose, make sure you are available for your second dose (21 days for Pfizer, 28 days for Moderna).
Do NOT come to the clinic if you have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, if you have a fever or don’t feel well.

What to expect at your appointment

You need to provide your first name, last name, date of birth and home address.
You do NOT need to provide an ID or medical insurance.
Plan to sit for 15-30 minutes of observation after you receive your vaccine.

Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health is partnering with Saint Paul Public Schools to offer school-based clinics focusing on youth ages 5-11.

Dates and times vary.
No ID or medical insurance needed.

Call Public Health’s vaccine phone line with questions: 651-266-1190 (Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

Como Park Elementary

780 W Wheelock Pkwy
Saint Paul, MN 55117

Mondays: 3 - 6 p.m.
Pfizer 5+: second dose, booster shots.
Available by appointments only.
Gift cards are not available for booster shots.

Register:

Dec. 13 FULL - please check back to see if appointments have opened.
Dec. 20

Battle Creek Elementary

60 Ruth Street S.
Saint Paul, MN 55119

Tuesdays: 3 - 6 p.m.
Pfizer 5+: second dose, booster shots.
Available by appointments only.
Gift cards are not available for booster shots.

Register:

Dec. 7 FULL - please check back to see if appointments have opened.
Dec. 14 FULL - please check back to see if appointments have opened.
Dec. 21

Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health offers free pop-up clinics throughout the community.

Dates and times vary.
No ID or medical insurance needed.

Call Public Health’s vaccine phone line with questions: 651-266-1190 (Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

Dec. 8 (2:30 - 6:30 p.m.)

Consulate of Mexico

797 East 7th St.
Saint Paul, MN 55106

Pfizer: age 5 and up - first dose, second dose; booster shots for eligible people.
Walk-in appointments are limited.
On-site registration.

Dec. 15 (2:30 - 6:30 p.m.)

Consulate of Mexico

797 East 7th St.
Saint Paul, MN 55106

Pfizer: age 5 and up - first dose, second dose; booster shots for eligible people.
Walk-in appointments are limited.
On-site registration.

The state of Minnesota offers the COVID-19 vaccine to all eligible Minnesotans at several Twin Cities locations.

The vaccine is free.
No ID or health insurance needed.
Call the State's community vaccination phone line with questions: 833-431-2053 (Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.)

MSP Airport

Terminal 2 - open to general public.
Terminal 1 - terminal access required.
Johnson & Johnson (age 18 and up - one dose).
Walk-ins or appointments welcome.

Learn more

Mall of America

Pfizer (age 5 and up) - first doses, second doses, booster for eligible Minnesotans
Guardian consent required for those under 18.
Appointments required.

Booster doses

Acceptable forms of vaccination status to receive a booster include:

Original CDC COVID-19 vaccination card.
A paper or electronic copy of a CDC COVID-19 vaccination card.
If vaccinated in another country: an original or copy of official vaccination record, as proof of FDA- or WHO-approved COVID-19 vaccination status.

Learn more

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COVID-19 Vaccine

Everyone 5 years and older are now eligible for vaccine.

Ways to get your vaccine

Ramsey County COVID-19 vaccine phone line

Vaccine rewards and incentives Vaccine rewards and incentives

Booster shots Booster shots

Variants (Delta, Omicron) Variants (Delta, Omicron)

Breakthrough cases Breakthrough cases

Vaccine record/card Vaccine record/card

Community vaccine clinics

Community centers

Arlington Hills Community Center

Thursday appointments:

Oxford Community Center

Saturday appointments:

New Brighton Community Center

Wednesday appointments:

Before scheduling

What to expect at your appointment

Schools

Como Park Elementary

Register:

Battle Creek Elementary

Register:

Pop-up clinics

Dec. 8 (2:30 - 6:30 p.m.)

Consulate of Mexico

Dec. 15 (2:30 - 6:30 p.m.)

Consulate of Mexico

MSP Airport and MOA

MSP Airport

Mall of America

Booster doses

Stay up-to-date

Vaccine rewards and incentives

Booster shots

Variants (Delta, Omicron)

Breakthrough cases

Vaccine record/card