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COVID-19 Vaccine

Last Updated: Sept. 9, 2022

The I water tower with the text "Vaccine Champion University."
The University of Idaho is proud to join the COVID-19 College Vaccine Challenge committing to taking three key actions to help our campus communities get vaccinated: engaging every student, faculty and staff member; organizing our Vandal Family; and making access to vaccines easy. Read below for COVID-19 vaccine facts, frequently asked questions and resources.

COVID-19 vaccines teach your body to develop natural defenses to fight the virus. Getting more than 75% of our community vaccinated is our best chance of stopping the spread of the virus and ending public health policies like social distancing and masking. Get the vaccine to protect yourself, your family, and our community.

For information specific to the vaccines currently in use, visit the FDA website.

COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs

Most pharmacies throughout Idaho are taking walk-in appointments. Pharmacies such as Walmart, Albertsons, Bi-Mart, Walgreens, Customedica and Fred Meyer have adequate supply of COVID-19 vaccine, so you can walk in and get your shot when it's convenient. To find more information about vaccine locations, the vaccine brands available and walk-in or scheduling details, use the Vaccine Finder.

You can also register for an upcoming vaccine clinic at the U of I Moscow campus.

Additional Resources

No, the vaccine free of charge to all people living in the United States, regardless of their immigration or health insurance status.

COVID-19 vaccination providers cannot:

  • Charge you for the vaccine
  • Charge you directly for any administration fees, co-pays, or co-insurance
  • Deny vaccination to anyone who does not have health insurance coverage, is underinsured, or is out of network
  • Charge an office visit or other fee to the recipient if the only service provided is a COVID-19 vaccination
  • Require additional services in order for a person to receive a COVID-19 vaccine; however, additional healthcare services can be provided at the same time and billed as appropriate

COVID-19 vaccination providers can seek appropriate reimbursement from the recipient’s health plan or program (e.g., private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid) for a vaccine administration fee, if they are insured. However, providers cannot charge the vaccine recipient the balance of the bill.

Yes, you should be vaccinated regardless of whether you already had COVID-19. That’s because experts do not yet know how long you are protected from getting sick again after recovering from COVID-19. Getting vaccinated is a safer way to build protection than getting infected.

There is no reason to suspect interference of the vaccines with fertility, conception, maintaining pregnancy or delivery. Pregnant women are at very high risk for severe illness from COVID-19, and the vaccines appear to be safe during pregnancy. Women should discuss the risks and benefits of vaccination with their doctor. Learn more.

You can get a COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines, including a flu vaccine, at the same visit. Experience with other vaccines has shown that the way our bodies develop protection, known as an immune response, and possible side effects after getting vaccinated are generally the same when given alone or with other vaccines. Learn more about the timing of other vaccines.

Learn more about FDA approved COVID-19 vaccines.

Idaho Statewide COVID-19 Vaccine Access

Below are some options in a variety of areas across the state offering COVID-19 vaccines. At any time, search vaccines.gov/search for a COVID-19 vaccine provider including those on the list below plus many more.

Boise State Vaccination Clinic

boisestate.edu/coronavirus-response/vaccination-clinic/

2100 W University Dr
Campus School Room 106A
Boise, ID 83706

9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday

  • Pfizer
  • Moderna
  • J&J

Other Local Pharmacies

vaccines.gov/search

Primary Health Medical Group

primaryhealth.com/vaccine

512 N 21st Ave
Caldwell, ID 83605

  • Pfizer

Rite Aid

riteaid.com/pharmacy/scheduler

2107 Blaine St
Caldwell, ID 83605

  • Pfizer
  • Moderna
  • J&J

Other Local Pharmacies

vaccines.gov/search

Panhandle Health District

panhandlehealthdistrict.org/covid-19/vaccine/

Office and Off-site Clinics

  • Pfizer
  • Moderna
  • J&J

Rite Aid

riteaid.com/pharmacy/scheduler

208 W Ironwood Dr
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814

  • Pfizer
  • Moderna
  • J&J

Other Local Pharmacies

vaccines.gov/search

Fred Meyer Pharmacy

kroger.com/rx/guest/get-vaccinated

1555 Northgate Mile
Idaho Falls, ID 83401

  • Pfizer
  • Moderna
  • J&J

Other Local Pharmacies

vaccines.gov/search

Family Health Services Kimberly Clinic

208-732-7134

132 Main Street
Kimberly, ID 83341

  • Moderna
  • Pfizer

Other Local Pharmacies

vaccines.gov/search

Find a local pharmacy at vaccines.gov/search.

Albertsons/SAV-ON Pharmacy

albertsons.com/vaccinations/home

20 E Wyoming Ave
Homedale, ID 83628

  • Moderna
  • Pfizer

Other Local Pharmacies

vaccines.gov/search

Salmon Pharmacy

salmonpharmacyidaho.com/covid-vaccine

Limited availability; call 208-742-3784

309 Main Street
Salmon, ID 83467

  • Moderna

Saveway Market

208-756-1940

1200 Shoup St
Salmon, ID 83467

  • Moderna

Walgreens

walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid/19/landing

1732 Washington St N
Twin Falls, ID 83301

  • Pfizer
  • Moderna

Other Local Pharmacies

vaccines.gov/search

Vandal Health Clinic

Physical Address:

831 Ash Street
Moscow, ID 83843

Phone: 208-885-6693

Directions to Vandal Health Clinic