Preregistration through the state's Vaccine Navigator is required to schedule an appointment. Visit covidvaccine.mo.gov/navigator or call 877.435.8411 to set up a profile and complete registration. It is suggested to complete registration early as it can take a couple of days before the system shows vaccination events in the registrant's area. Please arrive at the time of the scheduled appointment and note that there is a 15-minute observation period after the vaccine is administered. Residents in Phase 1A; Phase 1B, Tier 1 and Phase 1B, Tier 2 will be eligible for vaccination.
Phase 1A:
- Healthcare Workers
- Long-Term Care Facility Staff and Residents
- Home Health
- Urgent Care
- Vaccination Staff
- Congregate Community
- School Nurses
- Dental Office Staff
- Mental/Behavior Health Providers
- EMS/EMT/Paramedics
- Public Health Administrators and Staff
- Law Enforcement
- Fire Services
- Corrections
- Emergency Management
- Public Works
- Emergency Services
- Morticians, Embalmers, etc.
- Anyone aged 65 and older
- Any adults with cancer, Chronic Kidney Disease, COPD, Heart Conditions, weakened immune system due to organ transplant, severe obesity (BMI >40), pregnancy, Sickle Cell Disease, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, or individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities such as Down Syndrome
Seniors and individuals with disabilities needing assistance with transportation can contact OATS Transit. To schedule a ride in Boone County, call the Columbia OATS Transit Office at 573.449.3789 or 800.269.6287. Calls must be made between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 24-48 hours in advance. Additionally, the Area Agencies on Aging are providing registry assistance to individuals age 60 and older who need help registering for a COVID-19 vaccine. They will also provide reminder calls and will help with arranging transportation to and from the appointment if needed. In our area, anyone interested should call Aging Best at 800.369.5211.
The two-dose Pfizer vaccine will be given at this mass vaccination site. Pfizer's vaccine is approved for those age 16 and older. It is not recommended for individuals who have experienced a serious reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis) to a prior dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or to any of its components. For information about the Pfizer vaccine, please visit http://labeling.pfizer.com/ShowLabeling.aspx?id=14472&format=pdf.
Those who receive their first dose at the clinic will be notified to schedule their second dose through the Vaccine Navigator approximately three weeks later.
This clinic is supported by several community partners, including the Boone County Office of Emergency Management.