How to find a COVID-19 vaccine in all 50 states

Generally, to get a vaccine appointment, users have to navigate either a government health department portal or sign up on select local retail pharmacies’ websites, made possible through the . CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart/Sam’s Club are serving people across most of the United States. 

The CDC has also set up VaccineFinder, which is operated by epidemiologists and software developers at Boston Children’s Hospital.

While most people are advised to schedule their vaccine appointment through state-mandated measures, those who identify as tribal or veterans also have the option to reach out to the and , respectively. 

People have also reportedly gotten the vaccine by loitering at local pharmacies around closing hours and volunteering at vaccination sites in hopes of being first in line for a leftover dose. While taking part in any of these alternative methods can’t guarantee you a vaccine, some sites like Dr. B and Vaccine Notifier are attempting to give some order to the chaos of extra doses.

Find your state below for exact steps on how to secure an appointment. Keep in mind that if you are an essential worker, your workplace may also have their own system in place to get employees vaccinated. 

Actually getting an appointment might take near-constant website refresh rates as they continue to be in high demand — but hey, I guess no one ever said it would be efficient. 

Alabama

How to get a vaccination appointment in Alabama

Residents of Alabama can check individual eligibility and book vaccines on the , find walk-in and drive-thru clinics with the , and book appointments at select , , and locations. They can also sign up for email notifications when eligibility is expanded on the Public Health Department’s

Alaska

How to get a vaccination appointment in Alaska

Residents can book appointments by viewing a complete in the state, which tells you whether to call or walk in, or redirects you to another registration site. 

Additionally, a select group of Alaska providers have centralized available appointments across the state on , which is only supported on Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. Those in need of additional general support booking an appointment can call 907-646-3322 or email [email protected]. 

Arizona

How to get a vaccination appointment in Arizona

Residents can check individual eligibility on the Arizona Department of Health Services , and book vaccine appointments through the portal primarily at State Farm Stadium, Phoenix Municipal Stadium near Tempe, and the University of Arizona. A complete list of Arizona providers and specific instructions on how to book at those locations can be found at the  

Arkansas 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Arkansas

Residents can check eligibility on Arkansas’ Department of Health . The ADH strongly suggests that those who can receive the vaccine through their place of work should do so, but others who are eligible can find a community pharmacy through the webpage and contact their pharmacy of choice directly for an appointment. 

California 

How to get a vaccination appointment in California

Residents can check individual eligibility at , and schedule an appointment or get notified when appointments are available on the same portal. Anyone who needs additional help can call (833) 422-4255. 

Local health jurisdictions may also have vaccine appointments available separately by county, which can be found on each county website, listed . 

Colorado

How to get a vaccination appointment in Colorado

Residents can check Colorado’s Department of Public Health & Environment , which lists vaccine facilities and individual instructions per location by county. There is no statewide registration portal. 

A separate list of vaccine facilities (including fire departments and hospitals) and individual appointment instructions is hosted . The main pharmacies administering the vaccine are , , , , and Kroger ( and ), where appointments are made online. 

Connecticut 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Connecticut

Residents can search the for vaccination sites by zip code. Once you have selected a location, the site will redirect you to book through the location’s website, separate portal, or phone number. You can also call a main Vaccine Appointment Assist line at (877) 918-2224.

Delaware 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Delaware

Residents can check eligibility at Delaware’s , and choose to book a vaccine appointment at a listed , , or .

Pharmacies should be booked through their site or phone number, and include , , , , , , and . Vaccination events require a separate registration portal and phone call confirmation, and medical providers may choose to only vaccinate existing patients. 

Florida 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Florida

Residents can check eligibility at Florida’s , and to get in line for when vaccines are available for their group. Those without internet access can also call their to pre-register. You can also search a of vaccination sites and make appointments through each individual website. 

Georgia 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Georgia

Find out if you’re eligible at Georgia’s Department of Public Health , but make sure you scroll down past the main top section. You can book appointments through the DPH’s main health department or phone number at (888) 457-0186, or by searching the and following your selected location’s individual instructions. Participating pharmacies include , , , , , , and .

Hawaii 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Hawaii

You can determine your eligibility at Hawaii’s , book an appointment from a of available vaccine providers, and follow individual instructions per location. Those who can get vaccinations from employers should do so. 

Idaho

How to get a vaccination appointment in Idaho

Find out if you’re eligible at Idaho’s Department of Health & Welfare , and navigate further down the same site to find their public health district’s website and phone number, which is organized by county. Each public health district has varying vaccination sites, appointment procedures, and availability. 

Illinois 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Illinois

Residents can check eligibility by region on Illinois’ COVID-19 response , and a complete list of vaccination sites can be found at the . Each location has individualized instructions, and certain county websites may also have notification systems and pre-registration links. 

Indiana

How to get a vaccination appointment in Indiana

Determine your eligibility at Indiana’s , and you can book a vaccine with the state’s main , which will display the closest vaccination site with available appointments. Alternatively, the site also links to a , which you can individually contact for availability. 

Iowa 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Iowa

Iowans can find a vaccine location here or contact , , or directly to book appointments.

Kansas 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Kansas

Determine your eligibility at the state , and scroll further down to use the interactive map to find individual vaccination locations and contact information for appointments. If there is not a vaccine provider in your area, the state recommends contacting the local health department through the for information on how to access the vaccine.

Kentucky 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Kentucky

Residents can check individual eligibility and sign up for vaccine notifications . Regional vaccination sites are organized on the interactive , and the state also recommends checking , , and available appointments, as well as any .  

Louisiana 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Louisiana

Find out if you are eligible at Louisiana’s Department of Health . Individual appointments must be made at participating locations, a full list of which are hosted on LDH’s

Maine 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Maine

You can determine eligibility and see a full list of vaccination providers on Maine’s , which includes healthcare centers and pharmacies. If you are eligible to receive a vaccine from an employer, the state urges you to do so. 

Maryland

How to get a vaccination appointment in Maryland

Residents can check eligibility at , and a complete list of vaccination locations with individual appointment instructions and contact info is on the . Locations include pharmacies, local health departments, hospitals, and mass vaccination sites. 

Massachusetts 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Massachusetts

Residents can check eligibility at the , and see a full list of vaccine providers and individual appointment booking instructions on its . This list is searchable by location and shows which sites have open appointments. 

Michigan

How to get a vaccination appointment in Michigan

You can find out if you are eligible by using the document, and appointments can be booked through local health departments. Michigan provides a with contact info, and encourages you to reach out to additional sites at , , or for Upper Peninsula residents. Those without internet or needing assistance can also call the COVID-19 hotline at (888) 535-6136. 

Minnesota 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Minnesota 

Residents can check eligibility at the webpage. The hosts a map and complete list of vaccine providers with individual booking information, and those who sign up with the vaccine connector could also get randomly selected for the .

Mississippi 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Mississippi 

Find out if you are eligible at Mississippi’s State Department of Health , and view a (or search an ), each with individual appointment booking instructions. Vaccine sites will include private health clinics, and selected pharmacies.  

Missouri

How to get a vaccination appointment in Missouri

Residents can check individual eligibility, sign up to get notified of vaccine availability, and book appointments all through the . The state also provides a , and encourages you to reach out to local public health officials and health facilities for additional sites. 

Montana 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Montana

Montanans can check eligibility on the Department of Public Health & Human Services under “Status.” Each county has its own vaccination appointment procedures, and contact info and websites for each county are listed on this

Nebraska 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Nebraska

All residents should register for a vaccine appointment through the . When eligible, the system will notify you of available vaccines and provide further instructions to book an appointment. If you have already registered for an appointment through a local health provider, there is no need to re-register, but the state asks all future registrations be made through this centralized portal. 

Nevada 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Nevada

Residents can check eligibility and search for appointments through the Participating pharmacies include , , , , , , and , as well as local community sites. 

New Hampshire 

How to get a vaccination appointment in New Hampshire

Residents can check individual eligibility by clicking “Do I Qualify?” on the , and register for a vaccine through the state only when eligible. When vaccines are available, those currently registered will get an email with more information on how to book an appointment. 

New Jersey 

How to get a vaccination appointment in New Jersey

You can determine eligibility at the , and register to get notified when you are both eligible and when a vaccine is available to you with the . You can also book an appointment directly with providers not in the system, a list of which is available on the page.

New Mexico 

How to get a vaccination appointment in New Mexico

Check your eligibility on the New Mexico Department of Health , and register for a vaccine appointment through the This program works with state agencies, as well as public, private, and tribal partners throughout the state. 

New York 

How to get a vaccination appointment in New York

Residents can check individual eligibility with the , and book a state-run appointment the same way. You can also call the COVID-19 vaccination hotline at (833) NYS-4-VAX (833-697-4829). You can also book private appointments in New York City with the .

North Carolina 

How to get a vaccination appointment in North Carolina

Residents can check individual eligibility with the tool, and search the for vaccination sites by zip code, city, or current location. Each location has individual instructions for how to book an appointment.

North Dakota 

How to get a vaccination appointment in North Dakota

Residents can check eligibility and see a full list of vaccine providers with the Each location on the list and map has individual contact information and instructions for booking appointments.

Ohio 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Ohio

Ohioans can check eligibility on the or with the , and search for vaccine locations with the . 

Oklahoma 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Oklahoma

Residents can find vaccination sites at Oklahoma’s State Department of Health website. You can also make individual appointments with and , and Oklahoma County residents can use to schedule appointments.

Oregon 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Oregon

Residents can check individual eligibility, sign up to receive eligibility updates, and connect to a vaccine provider with the . This tool does NOT actually make the appointment, but will send you instructions to schedule with the individual provider when it is your turn.

Pennsylvania 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Pennsylvania

Residents can check individual eligibility with the , and find a vaccine provider with the , which lists individual contact information for appointments. All Philadelphia vaccine providers must be registered through this map finder to receive the vaccine, with the exception of Philadelphia County, which uses its own . 

Puerto Rico 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Puerto Rico

Residents can check eligibility on the AARP , and a list of providers and general information via the Department of Health is available in Spanish. The providers should be contacted directly for appointments. 

Rhode Island 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Rhode Island

Residents can check individual eligibility and sign up for vaccine availability notifications with the . You can find state-run vaccination sites and appointments through or call 844-930-1779. You can also book appointments through or , and the state recommends checking your city/town for locally run sites like or clinics. 

South Carolina

How to get a vaccination appointment in South Carolina 

Residents can check eligibility at the main and search for vaccine locations with the which will provide individual contact information for booking appointments.  Those who need assistance can also call 1-866-365-8110.

South Dakota 

How to get a vaccination appointment in South Dakota

Residents can check individual eligibility with the and use the for vaccine providers by county health networks, including individual contact info for appointments. There is a separate through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program.

Tennessee 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Tennessee

Residents can check eligibility at the Department of Health’s , and book vaccine appointments through their county health departments found , which often redirects to the state for actual booking.

Texas

How to get a vaccination appointment in Texas

Texans can determine eligibility with the state’s COVID-19 vaccine information , and find vaccine locations with contact information organized by mass vaccination sites known as , a vaccine availability , and a of vaccine providers via PDF. The state also encourages you to check with nearby pharmacies and your own doctor. 

Utah 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Utah

Residents can check eligibility with the state COVID-19 and sign up for general COVID-19 updates with the . You can book an appointment by directly contacting your, a , or a .

Vermont 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Vermont

Find out if you are eligible at the Department of Health’s , and book appointments through the , , or . Those who need assistance can also call 855-722-7878.

Virginia 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Virginia 

Residents can check individual eligibility with the Department of Health , and book an appointment for a vaccine with . Those who need assistance can also call (877) 829-4682.

Washington

How to get a vaccination appointment in Washington

Residents can check eligibility with the state Department of Health . You can find vaccine providers through the of contact information to directly book appointments, and also search by county.

Washington D.C. 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Washington D.C.

Residents can check eligibility at the D.C. COVID-19 , and sign up for future eligibility notifications . The COVID-19 website also hosts the registration portal when appointments are available, but will not display when there are no appointments available. If no appointments are available, residents can familiarize themselves via the to speed up the process in the meantime.

The website also lists select hospitals and health centers that are vaccine providers, with individual appointment contact information only for existing patients. 

West Virginia 

How to get a vaccination appointment in West Virginia

Residents should . This will send vaccine updates and offer an appointment time when one becomes available. A list of is also available, but those wishing to use these sites should still register through the same portal.

Wisconsin

How to get a vaccination appointment in Wisconsin

Find out if you are eligible at the Department of Health Services , and search for providers via the However, this map is only updated once every two weeks and appointments represented could be full. Residents of specific counties can also register through the , which accounts for DHS community-based vaccination sites. Participating pharmacies include and , where appointments should be made through their websites. 

Wyoming 

How to get a vaccination appointment in Wyoming

Residents can check eligibility at the Department of Health , and everyone should complete the to receive eligibility and vaccine updates. Distribution varies by county, so you should check your county’s individual process and appointment contact information .