Can’t Make It to the Alamodome? Here’s a List of Pop-Up Covid Vaccination Clinics Open Through Dec. 4

November 30, 2021 - San Antonio

By Jade Esteban Estrada, Staff Writer | San Antonio Sentinel

If you’re trying to figure out how to celebrate the holidays in a way that doesn’t potentially contribute to another Covid surge, like the one we had last winter, you’re not alone. On Friday, the World Health Organization designated Omicron, the new, heavily mutated Covid-19 offshoot, a “variant of concern.” On Monday, President Joe Biden called the latest coronavirus strain a “cause for concern,” warning Americans not to panic. 

Indeed, public health is still on the minds of many in our region.

Locally, City and County officials are maintaining the day-to-day fight against Covid-19. At 3 p.m. on Tuesday, the City of San Antonio and Bexar County officials will share coronavirus holiday celebration guidance and recommendations from City Hall. They are also scheduled to provide an update on the pandemic and ongoing response efforts in Bexar County.

The bottom line: Metro Health continues to advise individuals to get vaccinated to protect themselves, family and friends from Covid while celebrating the holiday season with others. 

“Please remember to stay vigilant as you prepare to celebrate the holidays with friends and loved ones,” said Mayor Ron Nirenberg in a press release. “This means getting vaccinated if you haven’t already and taking precautions to minimize your risk of Covid infection, such as wearing a mask regardless of vaccination status if you plan to attend large gatherings.” 

Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff believes the local community has come a long way in terms of mitigating the spread of Covid since November 2020.

“Currently, our positivity rate and hospitalizations are low, and we certainly don’t want to have a major setback as we did last winter,” he said in an emailed statement. “Please get vaccinated to protect you and others around you.” 

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To find a vaccine or testing location, visit the City’s Covid-19 website or call 311 and select option 8. Residents can also visit the ongoing Alamodome drive-thru mass vaccination clinic for San Antonio and Bexar County. The site is located at 100 Montana St in Lot B and is open from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays. Appointments are no longer required at this site. Please note: The Alamodome vaccination site will be closed on Friday, Dec. 3 due to the UTSA game. 

Pop-up vaccination clinics have been an effective way to reach communities unable to get downtown easily during the site’s hours of operation.

Conveniently, all Metro Health pop-up clinics, except the Alamodome, are offering the Flu vaccine at no cost. The Flu vaccine is available to anyone six months and older. 

Additionally, all clinics listed below now offer the Pfizer Covid vaccine for children ages 5 and older as well as booster shots for all eligible adults 18 years and older.

Metro Health strongly encourages residents to use face masks at vaccination events. 

It’s no secret that Covid-19 vaccine has been a controversial issue to some residents. As an incentive, Metro Health currently offers $100 H-E-B gift cards to participants who complete their initial vaccine series of Pfizer, Moderna, or the single-dose J&J at Metro Health-sponsored pop-up clinics and at the Alamodome while supplies last. Details about gift cards and eligibility can be found here. 

Here is a list of the Metro Health-sponsored pop-up clinics open through Dec. 4. Clinic dates and times are subject to change. 

Thursday, Dec. 2

CPS Energy Annual Health and Safety Fair

Carver Library

3350 East Commerce St.

San Antonio, Texas 78220

3 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Pfizer, Moderna, J&J and Flu

Gift cards available

Friday, Dec. 3

Frank Garrett Community Center

1226 NW 18th St. 

San Antonio, Texas 78207

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Pfizer, Moderna, J&J, and Flu

Gift cards available

Saturday, Dec. 4

Wheatley Heights Community

GM&M Auto Title Service

3218 Martin Luther King Dr.

San Antonio, Texas 78220

10 a.m. -2 p.m. 

Pfizer, Moderna, J&J, and Flu

Gift cards available

Here is a roundup of other provider pop-up clinics open through Dec. 4. Note: H-E-B gift cards are not offered at the vaccination clinics listed below.

Wednesday, Dec. 1

Garcia Urban Farm

218 Garcia St. 

San Antonio, Texas 78203

3:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. 

Pfizer

Provider: UTHSCSA

Thursday, Dec. 2

Coker United Methodist 

231 East North Loop Road

San Antonio, Texas 78216

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J

Provider: Lela Pharmacy

Second Baptist Church

3310 East Commerce St.

San Antonio, Texas 78220

2 p.m. - 5 p.m. 

Pfizer, Moderna, J&J, and Flu

Provider: UIW

Friday, Dec. 3

Our Lady of the Lake University

Chapel Auditorium

411 SW 24th St.

San Antonio, Texas 78207

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Pfizer

Provider: UTHSCSA

Saturday, Dec. 4

San Antonio Welcome Walk Afghan Refugee Response Community

2889 Babcock Road

San Antonio, Texas 78229

9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

Pfizer and Flu

Provider: UTHSCSA

Grace First Baptist Church

2514 Observation Drive

San Antonio, Texas 78227

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J

Provider: Lela Pharmacy

Realty One Group Emerald

11535 Galm Road, Suite 101

San Antonio, Texas 78254

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J

Provider: Lela Pharmacy

For an interactive map of upcoming Covid-19 pop-up clinics, visit here.

Jade Esteban Estrada is a staff writer for the San Antonio Sentinel, where he covers public health and other citywide issues. jade@sasentinel.com | Twitter: @satx_writer