COVID-19 Booster Shots for Children Ages 5-11

Published on May 23, 2022

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(Kansas City, KS) - The Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) is now offering COVID-19 booster shots for children ages 5-11. This action follows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) amendment of the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Now, children ages 5-11 who completed their primary series with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at least 5 months ago are eligible for a booster shot.  

“Nationwide, more than 18 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to this age group,” said Juliann Van Liew, UGPHD director. “We know these vaccines are safe and effective, so we want to encourage parents to take advantage of the availability of these booster shots for kids ages five to eleven.”  

Booster shots are available by appointment only at the UGPHD, located at 619 Ann Avenue in KCK. To make an appointment, call the COVID-19 vaccine/booster appointment line at (913) 573-8815. Appointment hours are:  

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. 

  • Thursday 9:00 a.m. — 6:00 p.m. 

Please note that minors must have a parent or guardian present at their appointment.

 

UGPHD Also Encourages Second Booster Shots 

The UGPHD also reminded the public that people ages 12 and older who are immunocompromised, and those who are over 50, are eligible for a second COVID-19 booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.  

Who is eligible for a second booster shot:  
  • Individuals 50 years of age and older, at least 4 months after they received their first booster shot of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine.  

  • Individuals 12 years of age and older with certain kinds of immunocompromise can receive a second booster shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, at least 4 months after they received their first booster dose of any authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine.  

  • These are people who have undergone solid organ transplantation, are receiving treatment for solid tumor or blood cancers, or who are living with conditions that are considered to have an equivalent level of immunocompromise.

  • Individuals 18 years of age and older can get a second booster shot of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine if they have the same certain immunocompromise.  

  • Individuals 18 years of age and older who received a primary vaccine and booster dose of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine at least 4 months ago may now receive a second booster dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. 

If you need more information on booster shots for children ages 5 to 11, or about second booster shots and who is eligible for them at this time, visit WycoVaccines.org or call 3-1-1. The public can also find other vaccine locations by visiting vaccines.gov. Additional information about COVID-19 statistics, vaccines and testing can also be found at  WycoVaccines.org

Free Transportation Available 

Free transportation to appointments at the UGPHD is also available through the WyCo Connect Transportation Access Program. Those needing transportation can call 3-1-1 or request it online at GetConnectedWyco.org. Those who drive to the UGPHD for appointments can get their parking lot ticket validated. For those taking public transportation, there is a bus stop right in front of the Health Department on Ann Avenue.