Welcome To TAMIU Student Health
If you are a registered student in need of an appointment, call 956-326-2235. You can also contact us at studenthealth@tamiu.edu
Hours of Operation
Monday and Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday: 8am - 3pm
Closed Daily for Lunch: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Closed on Saturday and Sunday
COVID-19 reporting information
If you are an enrolled student for the current semester and you have tested positive for COVID-19, you must report your case to the Office of Student Health Services. You can reach us at 956-326-2235.
Rapid Antigen Testing Schedule
(Available ONLY to TAMIU Community)
| Rapid Antigen Testing Schedule | ||
| Day | Time | Location |
| Monday | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | KLM 102 |
| Tuesday | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | KLM 102 |
| Wednesday | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | KLM 102 |
| Thursday | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | KLM 102 |
| Friday | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | KLM 102 |
Rapid ANTIGEN Testing (Available ONLY to TAMIU Community)
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Walk-up opportunity; no appointment needed
- Scan posted QR code at the testing site on your smartphone
- You’ll be linked to an authentication page; enter your valid TAMIU NetID and password
- A DUO prompt and confirmation will follow
- A simple online form follows and you’ll provide your email, phone, and University ID. Please make sure these are accurately entered
- Upon testing completion and results entry, an email will be sent to you with your results in approximately 30 minutes
- Rapid Antigen Testing is open to all TAMIU students, faculty, staff and retirees
For more information, please contact The Office of Community Relations and Special Events at 956.326.2001
You may reach out to one of our community partners for your vaccination needs.
City of Laredo Health Department
2600 Cedar
956-795-4906
https://www.cityoflaredo.com/health/healthindex.htm
Gateway Community Health Center
1515 Pappas Street
956-795-8100
H-E-B Pharmacy
- MODERNA (18 years or older), JANSSEN (16 years or older) and PFIZER (12 years or older) 1st, 2nd, 3rd and booster doses approved
- Booster doses are approved: MODERNA (18 years or older) and PFIZER (12 years or older)
- Pediatric PFIZER doses are approved for children ages 5-11 years old
- Mix and match doses are approved by the CDC
- SECOND BOOSTER (MODERNA and PFIZER) is now approved for those who are eligible
- If you received Pfizer or Moderna primary series plus a first booster at least 4 months ago, you may be eligible for a SECOND BOOSTER vaccine
- Guidance limits those eligible to receive a second booster dose to the following:
- Individuals 50+ who have had a first booster of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months ago
- Individuals 18 years and older may receive a second booster of the MODERNA vaccine if they received a primary series of MODERNA and a first booster at least 4 months ago and are moderately or severely immunocompromised
- Individuals 12 years and older may receive a second booster of the PFIZER vaccine if they received a primary series of PFIZER and a first boost at least 4 months ago and are moderately or severely immunocompromised
- In select individuals who are moderate to severely immunocompromised the CDC recommends a 3rd dose mRNA vaccine 28 days after their 2nd dose of a mRNA vaccine. They suggest using the same mRNA vaccine as previous but if unable to give the same vaccine as previous you can give the alternative mRNA vaccine
- Moderate to severe immunodeficiencies are classified by the CDC as the following:
- Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
- Received an organ transplant and currently taking medicine to suppress the immune system
- Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or currently taking medicine to suppress the immune system
- Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
- Advanced or untreated HIV infection
- Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response