Updated March 16, 2022 — UAB has moved its symptomatic COVID testing from UAB Hospital-Highlands to the Kirklin Clinic parking deck, effective March 16.  Appointments are required. Schedule appointments at uabmedicinevaccine.org or through the Jefferson County COVID-19 call center at 205-858-2221.

Testing also is available at many urgent care clinics or other doctors and medical clinics. Do not go to emergency rooms for COVID tests unless you are developing potentially severe symptoms, such as having trouble breathing.

To find a testing site near you, visit: https://dph1.adph.state.al.us/covid-19/

VACCINATIONS

Free Vaccines also are available from UAB and the Jefferson County Health Department, as well as at many other places. For instance, vaccinations are available at many drug stores, and many doctors offer the shots.

To find a vaccine near you, you can visit vaccinefinder.org or dph1.adph.state.al.us/covid-19/

Jefferson County Department of Health is offering vaccines at its main health center, 1400 6th Ave. South, Birmingham, Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are accepted. Call 205-858-2221 or visit https://jeffcodoh4.timetap.com/

UAB: UAB is offering vaccines at its Injection Clinic at The Kirklin Clinic, at 539 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard S in the old Regions Bank space. Appointments are available at uabmedicinevaccine.org, but walkups also are allowed.

Birmingham Apothecary, 1032 20th St. S, Birmingham, is offering Moderna vaccines. Check availability of the vaccine near you on the website or call. 205-251-4248.

Cahaba Pharmacy at 3135 Cahaba Heights Road Suite 101 in Vestavia Hills is offering vaccines by appointment. Visit the website. (205) 977-9299

CVS is offering your choice of vaccines. Check availability of the vaccine near you on the website.

Gentry Pharmacy at 3100 Blue Lake Drive, Vestavia Hills, is offering Moderna and Pfizer vaccines by appointment only. Schedule an appointment on the website.

Harbin Health Care is offering vaccines by appointment only, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at 57 Church St., Mountain Brook. Call (205) 871-2196

Lakeshore Pharmacy, 1 W Lakeshore Drive Suite 102, Birmingham, is offering Moderna vaccines by appointment. Call 205-945-8081.

Legion Field COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic has closed temporarily to prepare for the Magic City Classic and tentatively plans to reopen Nov. 3. After that, it will return to offering vaccinations Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. No appointment needed. 400 Graymont Ave. W.

Liberty Pharmacy at 3735 Corporate Woods in Vestavia Hills is offering vaccines by appointment. Visit the website or call 205-977-9290.

Payless Drugs at 2512 31st Ave. N is offering the Moderna vaccine. Call (205) 252-4179 to set and appointment. No walk-ins are accepted.

Publix Check availability of the vaccine near you on the website.

Ranger Care, 3041 Ensley 5 Points W Ave. in Birmingham, is offering the various vaccines. To schedule, call (205) 581-6829 or visit the website.

Ritch’s Pharmacy, 2714 Cahaba Rd, Mountain Brook, is offering the Moderna vaccine by appointment. Check for availability on the website. (205) 871-1141

Sams Club is offering vaccines at various locations. Check the website.

Walgreens is offering vaccines at many of its drugstores. Availability of different brands varies by location. Check availability of the vaccine near you on the website. Walk-ins are welcome.

Walmart is offering vaccines at many of its locations. Check the website for appointments and availability of either the Moderna or the Pfizer vaccine.

Winn Dixie is offering Pfizer and Moderna vaccinations at select locations. To find a location and schedule an appointment, visit the website.