Vaccine & Boosters Before you pick a time: If you are currently participating in or have participated in a COVID vaccine study, please do not schedule and contact your study coordinator.Our vaccination scheduling is based on an anticipated supply from the state. If our allotment is different from expected, we may need to contact you to reschedule.Please ensure we have accurate email and cell phone contact information, so that we may reach you in a timely manner if necessary. BEGIN THE SCHEDULING PROCESS BELOW: Select desired dose of the COVID-19 Vaccine:StartFirst Second Third/Booster Do you want the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine? StartYes No Please follow instructions on this web page to schedule your Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Please Note: Multiple vaccine sites may be listed. Scroll down to ensure that you have selected a site convenient to you. VT 1265 Did you previously receive the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine? StartPfizer Moderna Please Note: Multiple vaccine sites may be listed. Scroll down to ensure that you have selected a site convenient to you. VT 1266 Please Note: Multiple vaccine sites may be listed. Scroll down to ensure that you have selected a site convenient to you. VT 1267 Did you previously receive 2 doses of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine over 6 months ago? StartYes No Which vaccine did you receive?StartPfizer Moderna Are you age 65 or older?StartYes No StartCLICK TO CONFIRM: I agree that I meet the age/medical criteria above. All stated eligibility criteria will need to be verified before the vaccine is administered. I understand that inaccurate or incomplete information may result in cancelation of the appointment. Please Note: Multiple vaccine sites may be listed. Scroll down to ensure that you have selected a site convenient to you. VT 1293 Are you age 18-64 and have an occupation that puts you at higher risk of contracting or transmitting covid 19?StartYes No StartCLICK TO CONFIRM: I agree that I meet the age/medical criteria above. All stated eligibility criteria will need to be verified before the vaccine is administered. I understand that inaccurate or incomplete information may result in cancelation of the appointment. Please Note: Multiple vaccine sites may be listed. Scroll down to ensure that you have selected a site convenient to you. VT 1293 Are you over the age of 18 and your health care provider has told you that you have an underlying condition that may increase your risk from a COVID-19 infection or do you live in a residential care facility? StartYes No StartCLICK TO CONFIRM: I agree that I meet the age/medical criteria above. All stated eligibility criteria will need to be verified before the vaccine is administered. I understand that inaccurate or incomplete information may result in cancelation of the appointment. Please Note: Multiple vaccine sites may be listed. Scroll down to ensure that you have selected a site convenient to you. VT 1293 Based on your answers you do not meet the criteria outlined by the Texas Department of State Health Services to schedule your COVID-19 Vaccine Booster. Please call (832) 632-6731 or email C19Vacsch@utmb.edu for any COVID-19 vaccine related questions. Boosters for patients who previously received Moderna or Johnson & Johnson are not yet approved for scheduling. Please call (832) 632-6731 or email C19Vacsch@utmb.edu for any COVID-19 vaccine related questions. Based on your answers you do not meet the criteria outlined by the Texas Department of State Health Services to schedule your COVID-19 Vaccine Booster. Please call (832) 632-6731 or email C19Vacsch@utmb.edu for any COVID-19 vaccine related questions. Reporting an Adverse Vaccine Event To ensure safety, there’s a significant effort to track possible side effects and adverse events from the COVID-19 vaccines. Use these links if you experience anything concerning or unexpected with the vaccine. Report your event that required medical attention to UTMB (UTMB Employees Only) Report your event to HHS (Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System-VAERS) Use the V-Safe Tool (app from the CDC)
Oct. 12, 2021: Updated guidelines on visitation, masking and meeting room capacity, pre-admission/pre-procedure testing and travel October 12, 2021 • 4:04 p.m. by COVID-19 Clinical Task Force After a surge of COVID-19 cases this summer, the region is now experiencing a sufficient decline in the test positivity rate. As a result, UTMB is revising its safety measures for all visitors, employees and students. Get details.
Update on the COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose October 7, 2021 • 11:47 a.m. by COVID-19 Clinical Task Force UTMB is opening the booster vaccine program to all teaching staff (even if not a health care worker) who directly interface with students and have previously received the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. In addition, employees who support health care and teaching operations are also now invited for the booster dose.
Sept. 24, 2021: UTMB and Galveston County Health District initiate Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine booster dose for additional groups September 24, 2021 • 4:03 p.m. by COVID-19 Vaccination Preparedness Task Force On Sept. 22, the FDA gave approval for a booster dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine for specific high-risk groups. The CDC has now provided final recommendations regarding boosters.
Sept. 24, 2021: COVID-19 Clinical Task Force on Updated Visitation Policy September 24, 2021 • 9:15 a.m. by COVID-19 Clinical Task Force Due to a decline in COVID-19 cases in our area and in UTMB hospitals, a modified visitation policy will go into effect on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021.
Sept. 21, 2021: COVID-19 Clinical Task Force Guidance on Monoclonal Antibodies September 22, 2021 • 1:53 p.m. by COVID-19 Clinical Task Force The COVID-19 Clinical Task Force addressed a change in the distribution of monoclonal antibodies, which may impact supply. Current stock should be used judiciously to reach those most at risk for severe disease or hospitalization.