COVID-19 Vaccines

Updated COVID Vaccines Now Available (see eligibility information below)

October 18, 2023

The Wyandotte County Public Health Department (WYCO PHD) is now offering updated COVID vaccines for:

  • Adults who are uninsured, underinsured, on Medicaid, or on these types of private health insurance: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthCare, and Point Comfort Underwriters.
  • Children ages 6 months and older who are eligible for the Vaccines for Children program (Vaccines for Children eligibility: Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, underinsured, or American Indian or Alaska Native).

Please note that there is a $20 administration fee, which is the same fee that applies to our other vaccinations.

To make an appointment at the WYCO PHD, call (913) 573-8855. If you live in Wyandotte County, ask about getting free transportation to and from your vaccine appointment!

For children with private insurance, or for anyone looking for other COVID vaccine locations, check with your primary healthcare provider or go to vaccines.gov to find other COVID vaccine locations near you.

COVID vaccines for uninsured and underinsured adults are provided through the Bridge Access Program.

You can get your flu vaccine at the same time as your COVID vaccine! 

Flu vaccine information

Flu vaccines are available by appointment at the Wyandotte County Public Health Department for:

  • Adults who are uninsured, underinsured, on Medicaid, or these types of private health insurance: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, UHC, and Point Comfort Underwriters
  • Children who are eligible for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program (VFC eligibility: Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, underinsured, or American Indian or Alaska Native)

Cost: up to $35 ($15 vaccine cost if not covered by insurance or VFC + $20 administration fee)
Please note: We have a limited number of free flu vaccines available for eligible adults without health insurance.

Call (913) 573-8855 to make an appointment.

Information on COVID Vaccines & Boosters

COVID vaccines and boosters protect you against serious illness, hospitalization, or death from COVID. You can learn more about COVID vaccines and boosters below. Click here to see if you are up to date on your COVID vaccines and boosters.

Basic Information and Guidance

COVID vaccines and boosters protect against serious illness, hospitalization, or death from COVID. Anyone age 6 months and older is eligible to be vaccinated. After receiving the primary series of vaccines, many people are eligible to receive a booster dose to increase immunity that has waned over time and offer additional protection.

The CDC recommends that everyone who is eligible get vaccinated, and that everyone stay up to date with COVID vaccinations and boosters. Check to see if you are up to date on your COVID vaccines and boosters at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/stay-up-to-date.html

Types of COVID vaccines and boosters offered by the UGPHD

The Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) offers Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines for eligible individuals ages 6 months and older. 

The UGPHD provides COVID vaccines and boosters by appointment only. Call (913) 573-8855 to make an appointment.

How to find additional vaccine locations

To search for a COVID vaccine provider near you, go to vaccines.gov.

Additionally, the Health Equity Task Force and partner agencies offer free events throughout Wyandotte County with COVID testing, COVID vaccines, and other free resources and services. See calendar of upcoming events at: https://www.wycohetf.org/neighborhood-clinics  

Guidance for people with weakened immune systems

People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised (have a weakened immune system) are at increased risk of severe COVID-19 illness and death. Additionally, their immune response to COVID-19 vaccination may not be as strong as in people who are not immunocompromised. If you are immunocompromised, you may need to receive more doses of COVID vaccine than someone who is not immunocompromised.

Learn more about COVID vaccines for people who are immunocompromised.

Request a New Vaccine Card

If you lost your COVID vaccine card and need a new copy, fill out the form below and email it to Wendy Dobratz, wdobratz@wycokck.org, and Betty Criss, bcriss@wycokck.org. 

COVID Vaccine Card Request Form(PDF, 125KB)

Get the Vaccine

The UG Public Health Department offers COVID-19 vaccines (ages 6 months and older) by appointment only. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

 

Call to Schedule an Appointment

(913) 573-8855

 

Hours

Tuesday: 9:00AM - 4:30PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:30PM

 

Location

Public Health Department
619 Ann Avenue
Kansas City, KS
66101
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Need a ride?

If you live in Wyandotte County, you can get a free ride to and from a COVID vaccine or booster appointment at the UGPHD. Ask us about free transportation when you call for your appointment at (913) 573-8855. 

COVID & Flu Vaccine Flyer

Download a flyer (in both English and Spanish) about COVID and flu vaccines at the Wyandotte County Public Health Department.

Flyer - COVID and Flu Vaccines Fall 2023(PDF, 219KB)

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