Beginning today, Jan. 7, the Unified Government Health Department will begin offering COVID-19 boosters for eligible persons ages 12 and older.
This follows authorization from the FDA and recommendations by the CDC and Kansas Department of Health and Environment expanding booster eligibility to include those who are 12 to 15 years old.
Those ages 12 and older who previously received the Pfizer vaccine are eligible to receive a booster five months after their second dose, according to the Health Department. Those ages 12 to 17 may only receive the Pfizer booster at this time.
COVID-19 boosters for people 12 and older will be available at the Health Department’s vaccination locations during normal vaccination hours:
• Kmart site, 7836 State Ave.
COVID vaccines: Fridays, noon to 6 p.m.
COVID tests: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• UG Health Department building, 619 Ann Ave.
COVID vaccines: Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
By appointment only. Call 913-573-8855.
COVID vaccinations are free. Insurance is not required.
The latest hours and more information is online at WycoVaccines.org. Additional vaccine sites are at vaccines.gov or at vacunas.gov.
Other changes to booster and vaccine guidance
• The waiting period for boosters was shortened to five months for people who received the Pfizer vaccine. Anyone age 12 or older who was fully vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine is eligible for a booster five months after the second dose (shortened from the previous six-month guidance).
• Moderately or severely immunocompromised children ages 5-11 can now receive an additional primary dose of COVID-19 vaccine 28 days after their second shot. This change follows a Jan. 4 announcement by the CDC.
Current COVID-19 booster eligibility
For more information, see WycoVaccines.org or call 3-1-1.