Vaccines are routinely available at doctors’ offices, public and community health clinics, and pharmacies. Special vaccination clinics are sometimes held at schools or other public locations, especially when large numbers of people need to be vaccinated at once, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several online tools are available to help individuals locate vaccine resources near them. These tools provide information on where to find vaccines and how to schedule appointments.
Manufacturer and Disease-Specific Locator Tools
Certain online tools are designed to help users locate and schedule appointments for specific types of vaccines, often provided by pharmaceutical manufacturers. VaxAssist is an online tool to help users locate and schedule appointments for adult respiratory vaccines. Users may select a vaccine from a specific manufacturer when more than one option is available. The site also contains information and an interactive quiz to help users determine their eligibility for each respiratory vaccine. This resource is also available in Spanish.
Another tool, the Moderna Vaccine Locator, allows users to locate nearby locations to find Moderna’s COVID-19 (Spikevax, mNexspike) and RSV (mResvia) vaccines. The population covered is age 6 months and older, though the age range varies by the selected vaccine. The vaccine type includes COVID-19 and RSV mRNA vaccines, and the vaccine manufacturer included is Moderna. Links are provided to offer easy access to individual facility appointment scheduling sites. The Flu Shot Locator is another tool supported by Sanofi, which provides a list of nearby pharmacies and contact information. This tool helps users find locations for flu vaccinations.
General Vaccine Locator Websites
Vaccines.gov is a general website that helps users find a pharmacy near them. The process involves entering a 5-digit ZIP code and searching for nearby pharmacies. The website’s functionality may be impacted while it is being updated. The site provides a list of nearby pharmacies and contact information and is supported by Merck.
Finding Local Health Departments
Your local health department may offer vaccinations, but not all states offer vaccination services at local health departments. Links are provided to connect users either to information about their local health department or to information from their state health department about how to locate sites where they can be vaccinated in their area. The following states are listed in the source data: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Conclusion
For U.S. residents seeking vaccinations, multiple resources are available to locate clinics, pharmacies, and health departments offering vaccine services. Online tools like VaxAssist, the Moderna Vaccine Locator, and Vaccines.gov provide search functionalities by ZIP code and offer information on vaccine availability, eligibility, and appointment scheduling. Local health departments in various states may also provide immunization services, and links to state and local health department information are available for further guidance. These resources are supported by pharmaceutical companies and health organizations to facilitate public access to vaccines.