Vaccine news: Clinics and other opportunities to get a COVID-19 vaccine this week

As supply continues to increase, opportunities to get a COVID-19 vaccine are becoming more and more prevalent in Northwest Arkansas.

We’re going to try and round up as many of those opportunities as we can this morning so y’all can choose the one that’s most convenient for you.

Feel free to add to this list in the comments below.

You can also call the statewide hotline at 800-985-6030 for assistance in finding a vaccine.

All of these opportunities are free.


Medical Arts Pharmacy offering walk-in appointments in Fayetteville April 20

Medical Arts Pharmacy is offering walk-ins for a first or second dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at their Fayetteville location on Tuesday, April 20.

For more information, contact the pharmacy at 479-443-3411.


Collier Drug to host Moderna clinic on Dickson Street Thursday

Collier Drug Store will host a clinic offering the Moderna vaccine at their Dickson Street location on Thursday, April 22.

The clinic is set for 10 a.m. until noon.

Appointments are required.

To sign up, visit this website.


Collier Drug to host clinic at Benton County Fairgrounds

Collier Drug will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Benton County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, April 21.

Appointments begin at 8 a.m. and will run until 8 p.m. Sign ups are available here.

Vaccines will be given in the Auditorium Building, near the East Entrance off Barron Rd. The fairgrounds are located at 7640 SW Regional Airport Blvd Rd in Bentonville.

Pharmacy officials are asking those who sign up to show up on time at the designated location, and no earlier than 10 minutes prior to your appointment time, and for attendees to bring a photo ID and insurance card (if you have one, not required) to your appointment.

Those who sign up for an appointment will receive a confirmation email with your set date and time.

There is no charge for the vaccination, and anyone 16 or older is eligible for the shot.


Vaccine clinic set for Wednesday at Springdale Senior Center

Community Pharmacy will host a vaccine clinic at Springdale Senior Center this Wednesday, April 21. The event will take place in the evening from 5-8 p.m.

The Pfizer vaccine will be administered, and second doses will be given on May 12. The shot is available to anyone 16 and older.

No appointment is needed. Just walk in.

The Senior Center is located at 203 Park St in Springdale.


Northwest Arkansas Council vaccine clinic at NWA Mall extends hours until 8 p.m.

The NWA Council has extended the hours of this week’s vaccination clinic to accommodate folks who are seeking a vaccine after work hours.

This week’s clinic is set for Thursday, April 22, and will be open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.

The clinic will be giving second doses for those who received a first dose at Razorback Stadium back on April 1, but will also be giving first doses or second doses to anyone who needs a Pfizer shot. Registrants should make sure they’ve waited at least 21 days from their first dose before receiving a second shot.

It’s open to anyone 16 or older, and no appointments are needed.

You can reserve your spot here.


NWA Council to host Benton County clinic at JB Hunt Friday

The Northwest Arkansas Council will host a vaccine clinic at JB Hunt on Friday, April 23.

This one will be open from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.

The Pfizer vaccine will be administered, and it’s open to anyone 16 and older.

No appointment is needed, but you can sign up to reserve your spot here.


Pat Walker Health Center offering vaccine appointments

Pat Walker Health Center will resume on-campus COVID-19 vaccine appointments with a limited number of the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccines this week.

Appointments are required. To schedule, call 479-575-4451, Option 1.


Vaccine clinic set for April 23 at Christian Life Cathedral

A COVID-19 vaccine clinic is set for this Friday, April 23 at Christian Life Cathedral in Fayetteville.

The clinic is set for 1-5 p.m. at the church, located at 1285 Millsap in Fayetteville.

The clinic is open to anyone 16 years or older, and the Pfizer vaccine will be administered at the event.

To register, visit this website.


Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks hosting drive-thru clinics

Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) is offering Veterans of ALL ages the COVID-19 vaccines.

The VA is currently offering Moderna shots.

No appointment will be necessary for Veterans getting the vaccine at the at vaccine events and Veterans will receive the vaccine from the comfort of their car.

Scheduled appointments are available Monday – Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Here’s more info about vaccines at the VA.


Highlands Oncology to host vaccine clinic Saturday

Highlands Oncology Group will host a Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, April 24.

The center will be offering first doses of the Pfizer vaccine.

Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins will also be accepted.

Highlands Oncology is located at 3901 Parkway Circle in Springdale.

To register for the clinic, visit highlandsoncology.com.


St. Paul’s Episcopal to host vaccination clinic April 26

St. Paul’s Episcopal, in association with UAMS, will host a vaccine clinic on Monday, April 26.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Appointments are available, and walk-ins will be accepted.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 479-332-0222, or visit this website.


Pharmacies and others offering COVID-19 vaccines

Local pharmacies, including Collier Drug, Medical Arts Pharmacy, and Heartland Pharmacy in Fayetteville are working to vaccinate Arkansans now, as are several Walmart, Sam’s Club, CVS, and Walgreens locations around the state.

Vaccination clinics are also taking place around the region, including at Washington Regional, Northwest Health, and Mercy in Springdale.

UAMS is also now giving vaccine at their Fayetteville facility.

Here are links/info for the waiting lists for pharmacies in Washington County.
» Collier Drug Stores – Visit this website
» Medical Arts Pharmacy – Visit this website
» Community Pharmacy – Visit this website
» Heartland Pharmacy – Visit this website
» Walmart – Visit this website
» Sam’s Club – Visit this website Pharmacy

A list of other pharmacies around the state vaccinating right now is available here.