COVID Boosters offered in Wyandotte County for ages 12 and older
Published on January 06, 2022
News Release: January 6, 2022
Beginning on Friday, January 7, 2022, the Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) will begin offering COVID-19 boosters for eligible individuals ages 12 and older. This follows authorization from the FDA and recommendations by the CDC and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) expanding booster eligibility to include 12-15 year-olds.
People ages 12 and older who previously received the Pfizer vaccine are eligible to receive a booster 5 months after their second dose. People ages 12-17 may only receive a Pfizer booster at this time.
COVID-19 boosters for people 12 and older will be available at the UGPHD’s vaccination locations during normal vaccination hours:
- Kmart site (7836 State Ave)
- COVID vaccines: Fridays, 12pm - 6pm
- COVID tests: Monday - Friday, 9am - 3pm
- Both vaccines and testing are free, no appointment or insurance is required.
- UG Public Health Department building (619 Ann Ave)
- COVID vaccines: Monday - Thursday, 9am - 4pm
- By appointment only. Call 913-573-8855
- COVID vaccinations are free of charge. No insurance is required.
Find the latest hours and more info at WycoVaccines.org. Find additional vaccine sites at vaccines.gov (or in Spanish vacunas.gov).
Other Changes to Booster and Vaccine Guidance
- The waiting period for boosters was shortened to 5 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 5 months after their second dose (shortened from the previous 6-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 January 4 announcement by the CDC.
Current COVID-19 Booster Eligibility
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If you received
Pfizer-BioNTech
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Who should get a booster:
Everyone 12 years and older
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When to get a booster:
At least 5 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination series
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Which booster can you get:
Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) are preferred in most* situations
Teens 12–17 years old may only get a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster
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If you received
Moderna
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Who should get a booster:
Adults 18 years and older
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When to get a booster:
At least 6 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination series
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Which booster can you get:
Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) are preferred in most* situations
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If you received
J&J (Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen)*
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Who should get a booster:
Adults 18 years and older
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When to get a booster:
At least 2 months after receiving your J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccination
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Which booster can you get:
Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) are preferred in most* situations
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*Although mRNA vaccines are preferred, J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine may be considered in some situations.
Table adapted from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html
Community Information and Questions:
Vaccine information: Go to WycoVaccines.org or call 3-1-1 (913-573-5311)
Other COVID-19 updates: Go to wycokck.org/COVID-19