Vaccine news: A roundup of vaccine clinics and other opportunities for a COVID-19 shot in NWA this week

With COVID-19 cases once again surging in Arkansas, there has been a renewed effort by public health officials to try and vaccinate more individuals in the state to slow the spread of the virus.

We’ve heard of several vaccine clinics and other opportunities to get the shot recently, so we’re going to try and round up as many of those opportunities as we can today. Feel free to add to this list in the comments below.

It is also available at most pharmacies in the area, including Collier Drug, Medical Arts, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart Pharmacy, Heartland Pharmacy, and others.

More opportunities to get a vaccine around the state are listed here.

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

All of these opportunities are free.


Fayetteville Public Schools to host clinic Friday

Fayetteville Public Schools officials today announced they will host a clinic to vaccinate students on Friday, July 23 at Fayetteville High School Bulldog Lobby.

The clinic will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., and will be administering the Pfizer vaccine.

Those interested in attending can fill out a consent form here. Students are also required to bring a FERPA form signed by a parent/guardian. It may be found here.


Medical Arts Pharmacy to host walk in clinic Saturday

Medical Arts Pharmacy will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic this from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 24 at their Fayetteville location.

The clinic will be distributing the Pfizer vaccine. It is open to anyone 12 and older, and walk-ins are welcome.

A consent form is here, but can also be filled out in-person at the event. Bring an ID and an insurance card if you have one.

Medical Arts Pharmacy is located at 2515 E Huntsville Rd.


NWA Council to host vaccine clinic Friday

The NWA Council will host a pop up vaccine clinic this Friday, July 23 at JB Hunt HQ in Lowell.

The clinic is open to anyone 12 and older, and first or second doses of the Pfizer vaccine will be given at the clinic. It will be open from noon until 4 p.m.

J.B. Hunt Headquarters is located at 708 W. Apple Blossom Ave. in Lowell.

For a bit more info, visit nwacouncil.org.


Collier Drug Store to offer vaccine clinic Thursday at Bentonville Boys and Girls Club

Collier Drug will host a vaccine clinic on Thursday, July 22 at the Boys and Girls Club of Benton County.

The event is free, and open to anyone 12 or older. Walk ins are welcome.

The clinic will take place from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.

The Boys and Girls Club of Benton County is located at 2801 North Walker St. in Bentonville.