Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine

• For children ages 6 months-11 years, please call the Children’s Center at 270-688-4480 to schedule a vaccine. All children must have a parent or legal guardian present.
• Ages 12 and older can schedule their appointment online to be vaccinated or walk in Monday through Friday at the Outpatient Pharmacy or Community Pharmacy. You may also call 270-417-6538 to schedule.

Schedule Your Appointment Online (Age 12+)

Vaccines Now Available

The latest COVID-19 variant vaccines are now available. Our online scheduling page shows all available appointments or you can walk in Monday through Friday.

Based on FDA/CDC guidelines both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines provide protection for the most recent dominant strains. If you are seeking a vaccine from a specific manufacturer, please call 270-417-6538 and verify availability.

Due to the commercialization of the vaccine, Owensboro Health can only provide the vaccine to insured patients at no charge*. This includes Medicare, Medicaid and Employer-based plans. Uninsured patients who would like to receive the vaccine at no cost can utilize the Bridge Access Program. Vaccines under this program will be provided to Walgreens, CVS, and local health departments at no charge. You can visit www.vaccines.gov for more information.

*Most insurance plans will cover the cost of the vaccine, but patients should check with their insurance carrier to confirm.

Additional Information

No Wait Period After Infection

There is no wait period for vaccination after a COVID-19 infection or after a monoclonal antibody infusion. As long as the patient is out of quarantine or does not have a pending test they can get vaccinated.

Vaccine Availability by Manufacturer

Owensboro Health is currently administering the Pfizer-BioNTech, and Moderna vaccines.

After you schedule your appointment:

• You will receive a confirmation email, text and/or MyChart message. Please check your email for appointment confirmation.
• Log into MyChart to complete eCheck-in prior to arriving for your appointment.
• Plan to bring your insurance card(s) and an ID to your appointment.
• You will be at your appointment for about 30-45 minutes. Plan to wait at least 15 minutes on site after receiving your vaccine.

Who pays for the vaccine?

• The federal government is no longer covering the cost of the vaccine.
• Patients receiving a vaccine will be billed through the individual's insurance coverage. This applies to the COVID-19 vaccine as well as all other vaccines received by the patient.
• Please bring your insurance card so your insurance company can be billed.
• Copays for a patient's vaccination will vary depending on coverage. Please contact your insurance provider for any questions regarding copays for vaccination.