Updated: February 25, 2022
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Available vaccines
What vaccines are approved?
Three COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Pfizer, Moderna, and Janssen (Johnson and Johnson). The Pfizer vaccine has received full FDA approval for people 16 and older. The Moderna vaccine has received full FDA approval for people 18 and older.
- The Pfizer vaccine is approved for people 5 and older.
- The Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines are approved for people 18 and older.
Other COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers are in earlier stages of development and testing. Learn more about the approved vaccines on the Minnesota Department of Health vaccine FAQ.
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How to get the vaccine
How do I get the vaccine with Hennepin County?
Hennepin County is currently offering vaccine appointments for people 5 and older and booster appointments for people 5 and older. Pre-registration preferred. Walk-ins are available as supply allows.
Register for a vaccine with Hennepin County.
If you have questions about the vaccine or need help registering for a vaccine appointment, call 612-348-8900. Help is available in English, Spanish, Somali, and Hmong.
Where else can I get the vaccine?
The Hennepin County Public Health Clinic is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to people 5+ (including boosters for people 12+) during normal clinic hours. The clinic has the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. Call 612-543-5555 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are accepted as supply allows.
Clinic address: 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Clinic hours:
- Monday to Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Thursday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
You can also use Minnesota’s COVID-19 Vaccine Connector tool to find out when, where, and how to get your COVID-19 vaccine. Additionally, you can get the vaccine by contacting your primary care provider.
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Eligibility and special considerations
Who is eligible to get the vaccine?
Currently all Minnesotans 5 and older are eligible to get the vaccine. Learn more about who is currently getting vaccinated on the state’s COVID-19 website.
I'm fully vaccinated. When can I get a booster shot? What are my options?
Federal and state health officials now recommend that everyone 5 and older should get a booster shot when they are due. The timing of your booster shot depends on which vaccine you received and when you got it.
- If you got Johnson & Johnson vaccine: People 18+ should get a booster shot 2 months after their first dose.
- If you got Moderna vaccine: People 18+ should get a booster shot 5 months after their second dose of Moderna.
- If you got Pfizer vaccine: People 5+ should get a booster shot 5 months after their second dose of Pfizer.
Currently, people who are 5 to 17 years old can only receive the Pfizer vaccine as their booster dose.
If you are 18+ you have several options. You can get a booster shot of the same vaccine you got in your initial series, or you can choose to get a booster of a different vaccine. Sometimes this is called “mixing and matching”. For example, if you originally received two doses of Pfizer, you may choose to get a booster shot of Moderna.
Please note for people who got a first dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine the CDC recommends getting a booster shot of Moderna or Pfizer, instead of a booster of Johnson & Johnson in most situations.
More information
Where can I learn more about the COVID-19 vaccines?
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Information in other languages (Hennepin County)
What you should know about COVID-19 vaccines (Minnesota Department of Health)
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Hennepin County vaccination statistics
Check out the Hennepin County COVID-19 public dashboard (slide 2) for vaccination data, including:
- Cumulative vaccinations administered
- Vaccines administered by week
- Total people vaccinated by Hennepin County
Groups vaccinated
To date, we have offered vaccine appointments to people who reside inside and outside of Hennepin County. We have prioritized people who live in high social vulnerability index zip codes and communities who are disproportionality impacted by COVID-19.
State of Minnesota vaccination updates
For statewide vaccine data visit the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 vaccine data dashboard.
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