Immunization Tourism: Which U.S. Airports Offer COVID-19 Vaccines

Vaccination against COVID-19 in the United States is progressing massively and since March, many of its states have offered tourists and to other non-residents the possibility of being vaccinated without any restriction.

In addition to pharmacies, stadiums, shopping malls and other COVID-19 vaccination centers, airports are also points of access to a vaccine. Those who arrive on a trip by simply showing their document can apply the first dose of Pfizer or Johnson & Johnson single dose. For the first dose, you could come back in 21 days for the second dose.

Miami International Airport (MIA)

With the support of the federal government, at Miami International Airport, a post of the Department of Health of the State of Florida is functioning, where it is Provide free single-dose COVID-19 vaccines from Johnson & Johnson to anyone 18 years of age and older every day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until July 31.

Also for those who wish, Pfizer vaccines are available for people 12 years of age and older. Minors can receive the vaccine, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the vaccination site. This inoculant requires a second dose after 21 days. To receive it, individuals will need to bring their Centers for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19 vaccination registration card and government-issued identification.

In all cases, visits are without appointment or prior registration. The vaccination site is located in Hall J, 3rd floor lobby of Greeter International, above Gate 22 (pre-security).

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

The Janssen single dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson) is available at the SFO medical clinic at this terminal. Anyone over the age of 18, whether arriving or departing, regardless of nationality or country of residence, can receive the dose against COVID-19. Although this is not a requirement, airport authorities recommend to make an appointment; however, people who arrive without prior appointment will be processed on a first come first served basis.

Attention is to Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on level 3, departures hall side A. Arrivals must collect their bags and leave the federal inspection area. For those who go by car, there is parking available in the International garage, Garage A. There, they ask to bring the ticket to validate it.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

In partnership with the Los Angeles Fire Department, LAX now offers Johnson and Johnson vaccines one free dose for those 18 and over. The position of Vaccination is open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and closed on Sunday.

Doses are applied there at three locations: outside LAX Terminal 6, next to the existing lower level / arrival COVID-19 rapid test lab; inside Terminal 1, on the lower level at the west end of the terminal and in the Tom Bradley International Terminal, Arrivals level, near the information booth.

Those interested in receiving the vaccine can walk from one of the terminals or park in parking structure 6, which costs US $ 5 for one hour.

Orlando International Airport (MCO)

The Florida State Emergency Response Team has established a COVID-19 vaccination site within the Orlando International Airport.

The site is located on Level 3 of the Main Terminal, in the East Hall / Hyatt Atrium, next to the Universal Orlando store, and It is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and offers Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer vaccines. No appointment is required.

Louis Armstrong Airport in New Orleans, Louisiana (MSY)

Ochsner Health Center provides COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson to passengers and employees at the customer service counter between gates 2 and 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week.

Juneau, Alaska International Airport (JNU)

Anyone 12 years of age or older can get the COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are also available at this airport. How to register? A date and time should be requested to schedule your free vaccination appointment.

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