COVID-19 vaccine

• 03/17/2021

The COVID-19 vaccination rollout is underway. Each week, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) sends the vaccine to large community vaccination sites, clinics, hospitals and other health care providers.

You can stay updated on who can get the vaccine and where to get vaccinated on the MDH About COVID-19 vaccine website.

Vaccine locator

MDH has a new COVID-19 locator map that connects people to vaccination locations. Enter your zip code or city to find a provider near you. While the map is currently for seniors, it will expand as more Minnesotans become eligible.

mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/find-vaccine/locations/index.jsp 

Get answers to your common vaccination questions

• Hennepin County FAQs: https://www.hennepin.us/covid-19#covid19-vaccine-faq (FAQs are also available in languages other than English)
• MDH: www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/vaccine/basics.html
• CDC: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html 

See why people are getting the COVID-19 vaccine

• Hennepin Healthcare video: www.facebook.com/hennepinhc/videos/320028242419228 
• Somali doctors and religious leaders provide their thoughts on the COVID-19 vaccine: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJlPcKW-6rg&t=11s

How to avoid COVID-19 vaccine scams

Don’t get fooled by COVID-19 scammers. Hennepin County Attorney's Office identity theft and fraud expert, Assistant County Attorney Diane Krenz, has information to help you avoid becoming a victim of vaccine scams.

Here are a few helpful tips:

• You can’t pay anyone to get in line early for the vaccine.
• You will not have to pay anything to get your vaccination.
• Always check with your healthcare provider before taking any treatment.

Watch this video to learn more.

Community resources

• Hennepin County: www.hennepin.us/residents/emergencies/community-resources1
• WellShare International: wellshareinternational.org/covid-19-resources/ 

DHS approved 3/12/21, HC-1151-MC