UM Memo-Important

The university is offering the single-dose Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for faculty, staff, graduate students, undergraduate students and the families of those in the university community ages 18 and up, on the University of Mississippi, Oxford campus, while supplies last. No appointment is necessary.

How do I get a vaccine?

Faculty, staff, students and families may walk up without an appointment to the Student Union, room 332, Monday, June 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., to receive the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. This will be the last day to get the J&J vaccine at 2021 Orientation. 

Medical paperwork is available on the vaccination webpage to print, fill out and bring with you to the vaccination site. Blank medical paperwork will also be available at the vaccination site.

Who is eligible?

The governor has opened up vaccination opportunities to all Mississippians. This includes non-resident students, who can use their Oxford/campus address when registering for a vaccine. The on-campus vaccination site will serve everyone in the University of Mississippi community — faculty, staff, graduate students and undergraduate students — as well as their families. The vaccine will be administered free of charge.

What if I have a history of anaphylaxis?

If you have a history of anaphylaxis* and carry an EpiPen, you will need to receive your vaccine in a clinical setting such as Baptist Memorial Hospital. You can schedule an appointment with BHM by calling (662) 636-4353.

*anaphylaxis – a severe allergic reaction that leads to wheezing, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, rash, swelling in the throat and lowered blood pressure that starts between five to 30 minutes after contact with an allergen.

About the vaccine

• The FDA has authorized the emergency use of the Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine to prevent COVID-19 in individuals 18 years of age and older under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA).
• The Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine is administered as a single dose.
• For additional information, please visit the CDC page on the Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine or the FDA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers.

Logistics for Walk-up Vaccinations

• Vaccination will take place inside the Student Union, room 332.
• Medical paperwork is available on the vaccination webpage (coronavirus.olemiss.edu/vaccination) to print, fill out and bring with you to the vaccination site. Blank medical paperwork will also be available at the vaccination site.
• Social-distancing and mask-wearing guidelines will be observed.
• Pharmacists and trained student pharmacists under the supervision of a clinical pharmacist will administer the vaccine and can answer questions at the appointment.
• After receiving your shot, you will be asked to remain in an observation area for 15 minutes for monitoring.

For questions about logistics, scheduling and other FAQs, please see UM’s vaccination FAQs, call the Ole Miss info line at (662) 915-3600 or email c19@olemiss.edu.

The university continues to encourage everyone to get vaccinated at your earliest convenience through any vaccination site, and individuals may also obtain vaccines through off-campus vaccination sites.