COVID-19 Booster Vaccinations

October 11, 2021

Next week, University Health Services will be providing free Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 BOOSTER vaccinations for faculty, staff, and students with an increased risk due to occupational or institutional settings on the Memphis campus. 

Please check in on the first floor of the Madison Plaza. Booster doses will be given on:

• Tuesday, October 19: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Wednesday, October 20: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
• Thursday, October 21: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Please note:

• COVID-19 vaccination cards are required
• Only Pfizer-BioNTech booster doses will be offered
• Those eligible can only receive the Pfizer-BioNTech booster dose if at least 6 months past the Pfizer-BioNTech primary vaccination series
• No appointments – walk-ins only with a limited supply to first come, first served

Here are the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on who is eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html#HighRisk.

Here is the CDC's Statement on Booster Recommendations: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/p0924-booster-recommendations-.html 

If you have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19, please use the VaccineFinder website to locate COVID-19 vaccines available near you. 

Please contact University Health Services at 901.448.5630 if you have any questions about COVID-19 vaccinations or the booster shot.