Vaccinations and Point-of-Care Services
In observance of the Christmas and New Year's holidays, hours at some UK Retail Pharmacy locations, including the UK Pharmacist Care Clinic, will change.
A list of all locations and holiday hours can be found here.
Easy online scheduling is here!
Our scheduling system just got easier. Now, you can schedule vaccinations and one-stop testing services online without waiting – no MyChart account necessary. Just click the button below, choose PHARMACY and fill out the information, then pick a time and location that work for you. It's easy!
COVID and flu vaccinations available at UK Retail Pharmacies
The new COVID-19 vaccine, along with standard and high-dose flu shots for the 2024 flu season, are now available at UK Retail Pharmacies.
Standard flu shots are available for people age 5 and older at all UK Retail Pharmacy locations. (It is recommended that pregnant women discuss all vaccinations with their OB/GYN first.) The high-dose shot is approved for people age 65 and older. The UK Pharmacist Care Clinic (245 Fountain Court), offers flu vaccines for those 6 months and older. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
You can receive both the flu and COVID shot at the same time; just let your pharmacist know.
Pharmacy hours for flu and COVID vaccines
- Chandler Retail Pharmacy
- Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. by appointment only.
- Good Samaritan Retail Pharmacy
- Monday- Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. by appointment only.
- Kentucky Clinic Retail Pharmacy
- Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Walk-ins accepted.
- Turfland Clinic Retail Pharmacy
- Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Appointments recommended; walk-ins accepted when staffing allows.
- Pharmacist Care Clinic (245 Fountain Court, Room 220)
- Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed 1-1:30 p.m.) Walk-ins accepted.
- Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. by appointment only. Walk-ins accepted with staffing allows.
- UK Fountain Court Retail Pharmacy
- Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. and 5-7 p.m.
- Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. by appointment only.
- The UK Pharmacist Care Clinic is located on the second floor and accepts walk-ins. See the clinic's hours above.
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UK The Apothecary at Gatton Student Center (first floor)
- Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Walk-ins accepted.
- University Health Retail Pharmacy
- Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Appointments recommended; walk-ins accepted when staffing allows.
Vaccinations, testing and treatment: No prescription necessary
UK Retail Pharmacies now offers a wide range of point-of-care services without a prescription, including:
- Flu
- Open to anyone age 5 and up. (We recommend pregnant women discuss all vaccinations with their OB/GYN first.)
- High-dose flu shots also available.
- Egg-free flu shots are no longer recommended by the CDC.
- COVID
- Available for anyone age 5 and up and all pharmacy locations. The UK Pharmacist Care Clinic (245 Fountain Court, Room 220) offers flu and COVID vaccines for 6 months and up.
- CDC recommended immunizations, including school vaccines:
- Tdap/DTaP (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis/whooping cough)
- Hepatitis A&B
- MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
- Meningococcal (MenACWY)
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
- Pneumococcal pneumonia (recommended for adults 50 years of age and older)
- And more
- RSV
- The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends adults 75 years of age and older receive a single dose of RSV vaccine.
- ACIP recommends adults 60–74 years of age and older who are at increased risk of severe RSV disease receive a single dose of RSV vaccine.
- Individuals 32-36 weeks pregnant should receive a single dose of RSV vaccine between September and January.
- Travel vaccines (see Travel Health services to learn more)
- Shingles
- Mpox
- Also available at The Apothecary, Fountain Court Retail Pharmacy, Kentucky Clinic Retail Pharmacy and Turfland Clinic Pharmacy.
All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
*Restricted to CDC recommendations. If you do not meet the criteria mentioned above and want to schedule a vaccine appointment, please call the UK Pharmacist Care Team at 859-562-2018.
To schedule an appointment, just click the button below, select "Pharmacy," then "Vaccine" and fill out the information.
- Flu
- COVID-19
- Strep A
- UTIs (Kentucky Clinic Pharmacy only)
- Open to women age 18-64 who have a history of UTIs and no unusual symptoms
To schedule an appointment, just click the button below, select "Pharmacy," then "Flu, Covid, Strep A or UTI Testing" and fill out the information.
Testing and consultation for seasonal allergies. No prescription or appointment required.
Available at:
- The Apothecary (Gatton Student Center)
- Fountain Court Clinic Pharmacy
- Kentucky Clinic Pharmacy
- Turfland Clinic Retail Pharmacy
- University Health Pharmacy
Counseling and medication
Available at:
- The Apothecary (Gatton Student Center)
- Kentucky Clinic Pharmacy
- University Health Pharmacy
Planning a trip abroad? We now offer required vaccinations for international travel, including:
- Yellow fever
- Japanese encephalitis
- Typhoid
Routine vaccines, as well as over-the-counter (OTC) travel health items and prescription-based travel health medications are also available.
Travel health services are available at the UK Pharmacist Care Clinic, 245 Fountain Court, Room 220. Appointments are required.
Plan ahead
It is best to get vaccinated 4-6 weeks before traveling abroad. To schedule an appointment, just click the button below, select "Pharmacy," then "Travel Health" and fill out the information.
Your first travel health appointment will be a TeleCare video appointment. Before your appointment, you will be asked to complete a travel health questionnaire. During your video visit, a member of the Pharmacist Care team will review your answers and provide counseling based on your travel itinerary and health information. The cost of the appointment is $75 and does not include costs for any OTC travel health items or medications that may be prescribed. You will need to schedule an additional in-person appointment if vaccinations are needed.
For questions about travel health services, please call 859-562-2018.
Schedule Vaccinations
Please fill out the form below and email to PharmacistCare@uky.edu prior to your appointment. Include the date and time of your appointment in the email. You may also print the form and bring it with you