COVID-19 Vaccine
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COVID Vaccine FAQs
Find answers to your biggest questions about how to get vaccinated, safety, and more.
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Where to Get Vaccinated
Find multiple ways to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine. This list will be updated frequently as more opportunities become available.
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Booster Shots
An additional dose may be recommended to boost your immune response and keep you protected from COVID-19. Visit this page to see if a booster is available to you.
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Before, During & After Getting the COVID Vaccine
Visit this page to help you get ready for your upcoming vaccination.
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Access for All
Everyone deserves protection from COVID-19. This page includes information and resources for specific communities in Clay County, including black Americans, Spanish-speaking individuals, faith communities and more.
Interested in Getting Vaccinated?
Every Missouri resident 5 years and older is NOW ELIGIBLE to get a COVID-19 vaccine! Please visit our Where to Get Vaccinated page for the latest list of area locations to get vaccinated and learn how to schedule an appointment.
Vaccination for Children 6 months and Older
As of June 21, 2022, children ages 6 months to 4 years can now get protection against COVID-19 by receiving the Pfizer vaccine. Children 5+ can get vaccinated with Moderna.- Learn more about vaccination for children and teens from CDC
- Find answers to FAQs about COVID vaccination for children: Missouri Dept. of Health | Children's Mercy
- Make an appointment with Clay County Public Health Center or see a list of other local providers
- See a list of pediatric providers in Missouri
Homebound Vaccinations
Homebound individuals that meet certain criteria may be eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19 through the Clay County Public Health Center Homebound EMS Partnership Program or another homebound vaccination program, depending on home address. Clay County residents may call Mid-America Regional Council AAA at 1-800-593-7948 and your contact information will be provided to the vaccinator serving your area to coordinate your in-home vaccination.
Helpful Information for Everyone about COVID-19 Vaccines
- MOStopsCOVID.com
- Who is Eligible For a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot?
- COVID Vaccine Facts & Rumor Control (Missouri Dept. of Health & Senior Services)
- COVID Vaccines: Know The Facts. Inform Your Choice. (One For All Missouri)
- 8 Things to Know About Vaccine Planning (CDC)
- Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination (CDC)
- Ensuring the Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States (CDC)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Approval Process (MO DHSS)
- Ensuring COVID-19 Vaccines Work (CDC)
- COVID-19 Vaccines (FDA)
- Video: What is an EUA (Emergency Use Authorization)? (FDA)
- Video: Tell Me More: Vaccines | Dr. Fauci Explains the Coronavirus (HHS)
- Video: COVID-19 Vaccine Update | How Vaccines are Developed (HHS)
- How to talk about COVID-19 vaccines with friends and family
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Vaccine Distribution Data
- Vaccination in Clay County
- COVID-19 Vaccinations in Missouri
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Information for Health Care/Vaccine Providers
- COVID-19 Vaccination (CDC)
- Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA)
- Information for Vaccine Providers (Missouri DHSS)
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- Am I eligible to get a COVID vaccine right now?
- Where can I get a vaccine? Who is administering the COVID-19 vaccines?
- Does Clay County Public Health Center offer COVID vaccines?
- Can I get the J&J vaccine at Clay County Public Health Center?
- How much does it cost to get vaccinated?
- How can I get vaccinated if I am homebound?
- I have more questions about COVID vaccines. Where can I find more info?
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In the News
- 11/3: Pfizer Vaccine Now Available for Children Ages 5-11
- 9/27: Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shots Now Being Administered to Eligible Missourians
- 8/23: FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine
- 8/17: Certain immunocompromised individuals can now receive third dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Missouri
- 5/12: DHSS authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine administration for adolescents
- 4/26: Missouri vaccinators to resume use of J&J vaccine
- 4/13: Missouri pauses J&J COVID-19 vaccine administration
- 2/28: DHSS issues statewide order for Janssen COVID-19 vaccine administration
- 2/25: Governor Parson announces timeline for activation of Phase 1B-Tier 3
- 2/9: Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to begin vaccinations in Missouri Friday
- 2/1: Missouri adjusts COVID-19 vaccination allocations to prioritize ‘high-throughput’ locations
- 2/1: Northland coalition implements mass vaccination clinic
- 1/19: Community leaders form task force to support local COVID vaccinations
- 1/14: Governor Parson announces activation of first tier of Phase 1B of Missouri's COVID-19 vaccination plan
- 1/12: Kearney seniors receive Moderna vaccine
- 1/7/21: Clay County Public Health Center begins vaccination against COVID-19
- 12/30: Governor Parson provides update on COVID-19 vaccine progress, health care capacity in Missouri
- 12/28: CVS, Walgreens to start vaccination effort Monday at long-term care facilities in Kansas, Missouri
- 12/23: Liberty Hospital frontline health care workers receive COVID vaccination
- 12/22: North Kansas City Hospital joins growing list offering frontline workers COVID-19 vaccine
- 12/20: DHSS executes plans for Modern COVID-19 vaccine administration
- 12/18: FDA Takes Additional Action in Fight Against COVID-19 By Issuing Emergency Use Authorization for Second COVID-19 Vaccine
- 12/14: DHSS issues statewide order for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine administration
- 12/11: FDA Takes Key Action in Fight Against COVID-19 By Issuing Emergency Use Authorization for First COVID-19 Vaccine