Along with the Alabama Department of Public Health, Tuscaloosa County, Tuscaloosa County EMA, the City of Northport, and the City of Tuscaloosa is well positioned for a quick and vital vaccination campaign. We have identified a site to conduct drive-through mass vaccinations.  Eligible persons are invited to receive their COVID-19 vaccine in a quick, efficient and accurate manner. These sites are staffed by city and county employees. Vaccine is available for priority groups identified by Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). Vaccine will be provided to individuals based on the priorities and distributions as directed by ADPH.

There is no charge for the COVID-19 vaccination during the current pandemic NO MATTER WHERE YOU RECEIVE THE INJECTION or IF YOU HAVE INSURANCE OR NOT. Requests for insurance information is for the sole purpose of billing for an allowable administration fee. YOU CANNOT BE BILLED A CO-PAY.

This site is administering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Two doses are required for maximum efficacy. The second (booster) dose must be administered after 28 days of the first dose. This site is not administering vaccines to persons who have had COVID-19 in the past 90 days. To learn more about the Moderna vaccine, click here.

This is not a permanent vaccination site. Appointments will become available as vaccination doses are available.

Step 1: Determine if you are eligible for vaccination

Current Phase: 1B+

On February 8th, Alabama moved into Phase 1B+ of the state vaccination plan. In addition to those in phase 1a+, which includes healthcare workers, nursing home residents and staff, and individuals over 75, the following groups are eligible to receive the vaccine under phase 1B+:

• Individuals 65 and older
• First responders
• Corrections officers
• Clergy
• Food and agriculture workers
• U.S. Postal Service workers
• Manufacturing workers
• Grocery store workers
• Public transit workers
• People who work in the education sector (teachers, support staff, community college and higher education)
• Childcare workers
• Judiciary (including but not limited to) circuit judges, district judges and district attorneys

For more information on eligibility in Alabama, visit: Alabama Public Health 

Upcoming eligibility groups: Alabama COVID-19 Vaccination Allocation Plan

Step 2: Schedule an Appointment

For the current Tuscaloosa County Vaccination Site, vaccinations are available by appointment only by registering via the links provided below. It is important to follow all directions included in the appointment scheduler. You will be prompted to schedule your second dose of the vaccine when you schedule your first dose (no earlier than 1 month from the first dose). Please continue to check back for appointment availability as slots are made available based on current vaccine inventory.

There are currently no appointment slots available. For questions, please call Tuscaloosa 311 at 205-248-5311.

You will be required to complete prepared paperwork pertaining to your patient information on-site. A team member will be there . You will need to bring proof of eligibility such as an employee ID card, letter from an employer or affiliated organization, or a pay stub, depending on the specific priority status. 

Alabama Fire College
2501 Phoenix Dr. 
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
 

• At the time of your appointment, please report to the Alabama Fire College at 2501 Phoenix Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405.
• You will enter at Fire College Drive from Old Greensboro Rd. DO NOT enter at Shelton State Community College's main gate. 
• This is a drive-thru event. Please stay inside your vehicle with all windows rolled up until instructed. 
• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment. Your appointment will be cancelled if you arrive more than 5 minutes after your scheduled time. 
• Have your agency ID (photo ID) ready at your appointment time. 
• You will be required to fill out paperwork and will be given educational information about the vaccine. 
• The vaccination will be administered by a qualified medical professional. The vaccine will be injected into muscles of your upper arm.
• Vaccinations will be administered to eligible patients only. You may not transfer your vaccination appointment to anyone else. 
• After the vaccination, you will be required to wait for 15 minutes. After the observation time has passed,  you will be allowed to leave once approved by medical personnel on site.

• Patient Fact Sheet MODERNA
• Notice of Privacy Practices
• Moderna Emergency Use Authorization
• V-Safe (after vaccination health checker)
• VAERS (Adverse event reporting)

• What to Expect after Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
• CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• CDC Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines
• FDA COVID-19 Vaccines Authorized for Emergency Use

For questions or cancellations, please call Tuscaloosa 311 if within City limits, call 205-248-5311 if outside of city limits, or email covidvaccine@tuscaloosa.com.