05/14/2021
STARTING TODAY: 12- to 15-year-olds in Pima County can start receiving the COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer!
The Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines are only approved for those 18 and older.
Pfizer is available at the University of Arizona location, run by the Arizona Department of Health Services, as well as at Tucson Medical Center’s vaccination site at Morris K. Udall Park, and selected pharmacies. A parent/guardian must be present to consent for their minor child to get a vaccine.
The UA location is open until 5 p.m. daily and accepts walk-ups, although registration ahead of time is encouraged at https://www.azdhs.gov/covid19/vaccines/index.php . To find a pharmacy near you offering the Pfizer vaccine, visit VaccineFinder.org.
TMC's Udall Park location is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Appointments are encouraged and can be made at vaccine.tmcaz.com.
Additionally, the Health Department is piloting a mobile clinic with Pfizer this Thursday, May 13, at Canyon del Oro High School from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please do not arrive before 4 p.m. Walk-ups only, no registration.
Pima County expects to make Pfizer available on more dates and locations. Stay updated with the list on pima.gov/covid19vaccine