COVID-19: Vaccines, Testing and Free Masks

 

Test, Vax & Mask

COVID-19 Tests     Another round of FREE mail-order COVID-19 test kits is available online this winter. Each household can order four tests through covid.gov/tests.  The APH Neighborhood Services Unit has free COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits available for pickup at Neighborhood Centers, while supplies last.   Rosewood Zaragoza Neighborhood Center - Central East Austin   2800 Webberville Road, Austin, TX 78702   512-972-6740   South Austin Neighborhood Center - South Austin   2508 Durwood Street, Austin, TX  78704   512-972-6840   St. John Community Center - Northeast Austin   7500 Blessing Avenue, Austin, TX  78752   512-972-5159   East Austin Neighborhood Center - East Austin   211 Comal Street, Austin, TX 78702   512-972-6650   Montopolis Community Center - Southeast Austin   1200 Montopolis Drive, Austin, TX 78741   512-972-6705   Blackland Neighborhood Center - Central East Austin   2005 Salina Street, Austin, TX  78722   512-972-5790    The APH Information Line (512-972-5560) offers callers information regarding testing options, including directions to a primary care provider for an in-person or virtual visit, going to an urgent care clinic, taking an at-home test or providing a list of area retailers that offer COVID-19 testing and at-home kits.   Testing is available at private and nonprofit sites throughout Austin, including pharmacies, hospitals and urgent care centers. If you have private insurance, contact your doctor’s office or insurer to learn more about your assessment and testing options. Here are two more resources to find nearby community-based testing available at low or no cost:   Department of Health and Human Services community-based testing portal   COVID.gov testing resources  Note: If you are testing with a COVID-19 at-home testing kit and receive a positive result, you can report it using APH'’s online reporting form.   Vaccine Providers    Shots for Tots/Big Shots Clinics (By appointment only)  Austin Public Health offers immunizations, COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots to children who are uninsured or Medicaid recipients – by appointment only.  Learn more and make an appointment.  Mobile Vaccine Program  The Mobile Vaccination Program (MVP) offers COVID-19 vaccinations for specific groups in community-identified locations.   If you are interested in scheduling a pop-up clinic at your facility, please complete this Austin Public Health Mobile Vaccination Request form.   Have questions about the Mobile Vaccination Program? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.   Community Vaccine Events  Monday, February 27, 2023  Austin Voices at Gustavo “Gus” L. Garcia Recreation Center  Time: 9:30 AM-1:30 PM  Address: 1201 E. Rundberg Lane Austin, TX 78753  Vaccine: Moderna and Pfizer (6 months+), Novavax, Flu  Tuesday, February 28, 2023  Tannehill/Webberville Bus Stop 4606  Time: 4 PM-6:30 PM  Address: SW Corner of Tannehill Ln. and Webberville Rd., Austin TX 78721  Vaccine: Moderna and Pfizer (12 years+), Novavax, Flu  Saturday, March 4, 2023  Pop-Up ATX at Givens Recreation Center  Time: 9 AM-3 PM  Address: 3811 E. 12th St., Austin TX 78721  Vaccine: Moderna and Pfizer (6 months+), Novavax, Flu  CDC Website for Vaccine Providers  Visit Vaccines.gov (or Vacunas.gov in Spanish) to find a COVID-19 vaccine provider near you.    Free Masks (N-95 respirators)     Use the CDC’s mask-locator tool to find pharmacies near you that provide FREE masks (N95 respirators). It does not show current inventories, so check with the location for availability.