The availability of vaccines against Covid-19 in the United States is abundant, to the point that some states have opted for more flexible inoculation policies, even for foreigners visiting the country.
People over the age of 16 are eligible for vaccination.
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Keep in mind that vaccination and entry policies into the United States are constantly changing depending on the evolution of the pandemic.
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It is also important to clarify that the vaccines are not for sale in the United States.
States that vaccinate tourists
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Lousiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- United States Virgin Islands
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Guide to Vaccination in the United States
For travelers with limited time, they may want to choose the Johnson & Johnson vaccine as it does not require a second injection or an additional appointment.
Here’s what to do if you want to get vaccinated in the United States:
- Visit the Vaccine Spotter site
- Choose the State (make sure residency is not a requirement)
- Choose your type of vaccine
- Book an appointment online (Walmart is the easiest)
- Save your email for your appointment showing the locations, date, time and type of vaccination
- Please arrive for your scheduled appointment and carry an official identification issued by the government of your country, such as a passport (it does not need to be a US passport)
- Receive your vaccination and vaccination card from the CDC. Then wait 15 minutes in the waiting room before leaving.
- Vaccination is complete if it is the Johnson & Johnson single dose.
- For all other types of vaccines, you will need to stay in the US for three to four weeks to receive your second dose.
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