STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University is receiving additional COVID-19 vaccines for MSU employees and students. Schedule vaccines now by visiting: https://covidvaccine.msstate.edu/. These appointments will take place at the Humphrey Coliseum on campus. Students and employees should bring their ID and appointment confirmation when arriving. 

The university will be offering 1,170 appointments for the Pfizer vaccine and 300 appointments for the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine. The Janssen vaccine only requires one dose. Students who will not be in Starkville the last week of April should consider taking this vaccine. The Pfizer vaccine requires a second dose to reach maximum protection. The second dose of the Pfizer vaccine will be offered the week of April 26 and May 3. 

Pfizer Vaccine Information: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/info-by-product/pfizer/index.html

Janssen Vaccine Information: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/info-by-product/janssen/index.html  

Mississippi State encourages everyone who is eligible to consider getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals should consult with their physician to discuss questions or concerns about COVID-19 vaccines. More information is available at https://www.msstate.edu/covid19/vaccine/faq.