More COVID-19 Booster Shots Now Available in Wyandotte County

Published on November 04, 2021

Now COVID-19 booster shots are available for eligible people living in Wyandotte county, from all three types of COVID vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J (Janssen/Johnson & Johnson). These new booster shots are available following authorization by the FDA, as well as recommendations by the CDC and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). Here are the details about who’s eligible for these new booster shots:  

If you previously got Pfizer or Moderna, you are eligible for a booster if:

• You received a 2-dose series of Pfizer or Moderna COVID vaccine, and
• You got your second dose at least six (6) months ago, and
• You are in one of the following groups:

• Age 65 or older, or
• Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings, or
• Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions, or
• Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings

If you previously had the J&J vaccine, you are eligible for a booster if:

• You received a single dose of J&J (Janssen/Johnson & Johnson); and
• You got your first dose at least two months ago; and
• You are age 18 or older.

What to know when you go to get your booster

Please bring your vaccination card to show when you received your previous dose. You may request to get a different type of vaccine for your booster if you wish. Let the staff on site know if you have a preferred type of vaccine for your booster.

Where to get your initial COVID vaccination or booster in Wyandotte County

Search for a vaccine site by location and vaccine type at vaccines.gov

UG Public Health Department’s Vaccination Site / Former Kmart Building, 7836 State Ave, Kansas City, KS

Wednesday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. No appointment needed. Offering Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J. 

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COVID-19 Vaccinations and Boosters Also Available At UGPHD Now!

As of November 1, you can also get COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots at the UGPHD building at 619 Ann Avenue in downtown Kansas City, KS. Appointment slots are available at this location by appointment only, on Mondays and Tuesdays between 9 a.m. and noon. Call (913) 573-8855 to set up your appointment.

For more information about COVID-19 testing and vaccinations in Wyandotte County visit WycoVaccines.org or call 3-1-1. To find available vaccines near you, you can also visit vaccines.gov.

If you previously got J&J you are eligible for a booster if:

• You received a single dose of J&J (Janssen/Johnson & Johnson), and
• You got your first dose at least 2 months ago, and
• You are age 18 or older