Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccines & Boosters
We currently offer COVID Vaccines for adults, teens and children 5 and over. Boosters are being offered to adults and children meeting certain criteria.
Walk-in COVID-19 Vaccines, Pediatric Vaccines and Boosters are offered on Thursdays from 1pm to 5pm through St. James Urgent Care in our Medical Plaza (located to the right through our new entrance).
At this time all COVID vaccines and boosters are being offered on a walk-in basis. The location and schedule is subject to change based on volumes and availability.
Vaccine & Booster Eligibility
- Pfizer Vaccines (ages 12+) & Boosters (1st: ages 12+ five months post series, 2nd: ages 50+ four months after 1st booster)
- Thursdays 1pm – 5pm
- St. James Urgent Care
- No appointment needed
- Pfizer Pediatric Vaccines (ages 5-11), Pediatric Boosters (ages 5-11) & Additional Doses (immunocompromised children ages 5-11)
- Thursdays 1pm – 5pm
- St. James Urgent Care
- No appointment needed
- Pfizer Pediatric Vaccines (ages 6mths – 4), Moderna Pediatric Vaccines (ages 6mths – 5)
- The Food and Drug Administration recently authorized the vaccines for these age groups.
- They are expected to be available soon at pediatric practices, children’s hospitals other approved locations.
- At this time, St. James Parish Hospital does not have a supply of pediatric vaccines for children in this age group.
- Click here to find a location for these vaccines nearest to your zip code.
- Moderna Boosters (1st: ages 18+ five months post series, 2nd: ages 50+ four months after 1st booster)
- Thursdays 1pm – 5pm
- St. James Urgent Care
- No appointment needed
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I schedule a vaccine?
We no longer require patients to schedule vaccines. Vaccines are offered on a walk-in basis.
What type of vaccine is being offered?
At this time, we are administering the PFizer Vaccine, Pfizer Boosters, Pfizer Pediatric Vaccine and Moderna Boosters. During your visit, we will confirm which vaccine is being administered.
Do you offer COVID Vaccines for kids?
We offer the Pfizer Vaccine for children ages 12-17 and the Pfizer Pediatric Vaccine for children ages 5-11. Children age 5-11 who are moderately or severely immunocompromised qualify for additional doses of the Pediatric Pfizer Vaccine 28 days after the initial series. Children 12-17 qualify for a booster (5 months after the initial series) and children 5-11 qualify for a pediatric booster (5 months after the initial series).
How do I know if I am eligible for the vaccine?
COVID Vaccines are now available for adults, teens and children 5 and over. The State Department of Health determines which individuals are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. To see a list of eligibility criteria, visit ldh.la.gov.
What is a booster shot and do I qualify?
A booster shot is an additional dose of a vaccine. A booster is designed to help people maintain their level of immunity for longer. Click here to learn more about COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters.
