What to Expect When Getting Vaccinated

You may be wondering what to expect when getting your COVID-19 vaccine. Besides side-effects, you may be wondering what happens before, during and after your appointment.

Before making a vaccine appointment, investigate the different vaccine types.

The FDA and CDC are allowing for mixing and matching of COVID-19 vaccines for booster shots. If you have a preference between vaccine types, you may need to call around to local clinics to see what vaccine types they have on hand. 

Health & Wellness Services

COVID-19 vaccines are available at WSU Health Services upstairs in the clinic IWC 222, call 507.457.5160 for an appointment. Please bring your insurance information and student ID with you. 

Health Services also has various pop-up vaccine clinics outside of these hours throughout the school year. Stay tuned on social media and to university updates about additional vaccine offerings and times. 

Where to Get a COVID Vaccine in Winona

Hy-Vee

Call: 507.452.5254 

Location: 1475 Service Dr. 

Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30AM–6:30PM | Sat–Sun 9:30AM–3:30PM 

Appointment: Walk-ins available, appointments preferred schedule an appointment.

Target CVS Pharmacy

Call: 507.452.6308 

Location: 860 Mankato Ave. 

Hours: Mon–Fri 10AM–6PM | Sat 10AM–4PM | Sun 12PM–4PM
*Please note this location has a 30 minute closing period from 1:30–2PM daily.

Appointment: Walk-ins available or schedule an appointment.

Walgreens Pharmacy

Call: 507.452.4076 

Location: 750 Mankato Ave. 

Hours: Mon–Fri 8AM–10PM | Sat 9AM–6PM | Sun 10AM–6PM 
*Please note this location has a 30 minute closing period from 1:30–2PM daily.

Appointment: Required. Schedule an appointment.

Walmart

Call: 507.452.0615 

Location: 955 Frontenac Dr. 

Hours: Mon–Sat 9AM–7PM | Sun 10AM–6PM 
*Please note this location has a 1 hour closing period from 1–2PM daily.

Appointment: Walk-in available or schedule an appointment.

Winona Health

Call: 507.454.3650 

Location: Winona Health, Primary Care 2nd Floor, 855 Mankato Ave. Check in at the 2nd floor registration.

Hours: Mon–Fri 8AM–4PM

Appointments: Walk-in only.

Where to Get a COVID Vaccine in Rochester

Mayo Clinic

Call: 507.538.4040

Location: 3033 41st Street NW

Hours: Tues 2PM–7PM | Fri 8AM–5PM

Appointments: Required. Call 507.538.4040 or schedule an appointment.

Costco

Call: 507.286.1870 

Location: 2020 Commerce Dr. NW 

Hours: Mon–Fri 10AM–7PMSat 9:30AM–6PM
*Please note this location has a closing period from 1:30–2:30PM daily.

Appointment: Walk-in available or schedule an appointment 
You do not need to be a Costco member to receive a vaccine at this location

Cub

Call: 507.288.3234 

Location: 1021 15th Ave. SE 

Hours: Mon–Fri 9AM–9PM | Sat 9AM–6PMSun 10AM–5PM 

Appointment: Required. Schedule an appointment.

CVS Pharmacy

Call: Varies by Location

Location: Multiple Locations 

Hours: Varies by Location

Appointments: Walk-ins available or schedule an appointment.

Hy-Vee

Call: Number varies by location

Location: Multiple locations 

Hours: Mon–Fri 8AM–8PM | Sat–Sun 9AM–5PM

Appointment: Walk-in available or schedule an appointment.

Sam's Club

Call: 507.281.8355 

Location: 3410 NW 55th St. 

Hours: Mon–Fri 9AM–7PM | Sat 9AM–6PM 

Appointments: Walk-ins available or schedule an appointment.

Walgreens Pharmacy

Call: Number varies by location

Location: Multiple Locations

Hours: Mon–Fri 8AM–8PM | Sat 9AM–6PM | Sun 10AM–6PM
*Please note this location has a 30 minute closing period from 1:30–2PM daily.

Appointment: Required. Schedule an appointment. 

Walmart

Call: Number varies by location

Location: Multiple locations 

Hours: Mon–Fri 9AM–8PM | Sat 9AM–7PM | Sun 10AM–6PM

Appointment: Walk-in available or schedule an appointment.

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