LEXINGTON, Ky. — University of Kentucky students will soon have another COVID-19 vaccine option available to them. The university announced it will begin administering the one-shot Johnson & Johnson (J&J) vaccine to students starting Tuesday, April 6, on the UK campus from Wild Health. This is in addition to the vaccine available at Kroger Field, which is currently administering the Pfizer shot.
What You Need To Know
- University of Kentucky to offer Johnson & Johnson vaccine to students
- Students can begin receiving the single-dose shot April 6
- J&J vaccine will be available at the Wild Health COVID-19 testing locations
- Students should bring their student ID and must be 18 years or older to receive the J&J vaccine
The J&J vaccine will be available, while supplies last, at the Wild Health COVID-19 testing locations at the Gatton Student Center and K-Lair in Haggin Hall. It will not be available at the Kroger Field Vaccine Clinic.
Officials said making an appointment in advance online is preferred; however, walk-ups can be accommodated, but the process may take longer since you'll be registered on-site. See below for the hours:
- The Blue Box Theater in the Gatton Student Center (walk-up): 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday
- K-Lair, located in Haggin Hall on central campus (walk-up): 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday through Sunday
Students should bring their student ID and must be 18 years or older to receive the J&J vaccine.
The Kroger Field Vaccine Clinic continues to operate, and if you'd prefer to receive your vaccination at that location, you can register online. If you signed up to be vaccinated at Kroger Field but would prefer to receive the J&J vaccine, you can cancel the Kroger Field appointment online and use your unique access code that was sent to the email used in your vaccine request form.
UK said anyone with questions can contact their team at vaccine@uky.edu or 859-218-0111 or visit their student vaccine webpage for information and answers to frequently asked questions.