Vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines in the Greater Kansas City region
The COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and available free of charge to everyone ages 6 months and older living in the United States, regardless of immigration or health insurance status. In the United States, over 260 million people have been vaccinated and the number is growing.
Vaccination is an important way to protect your health and the health of your loved ones. The COVID-19 vaccines offer the best protection against severe illness, hospitalization and death. Increasing the number of people who are vaccinated will slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities and help prevent new, more concerning variants from emerging.
Key vaccine information:
- Everyone 6 months of age and older is eligible for a free vaccination.
- You should get vaccinated whether or not you’ve had COVID-19.
- Be sure to stay up to date with your vaccine series, no matter which vaccine you receive.
- There are currently four different COVID-19 vaccines. To learn which may be right for you, visit the CDC’s information about approved or authorized vaccines.
- Make sure to get your bivalent booster, which is proven effective against Omicron variants.
COVID-19 Vaccine News
Find a vaccine in your area
All Kansas and Missouri residents ages 6 months and older are eligible to receive a vaccine. In addition to the local resources listed below, the following federal resources are available:
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- Use the Vaccine Finder website to find a vaccination site, get a ride to a vaccine or get answers to questions.
- Text your ZIP code to GETVAX (438829) in English, or VACUNA (822862) in Spanish, to get local vaccine information. Or you can call 1-800-232-0233 to find locations near you in the U.S.
Assistance for older adults
MARC’s information and referral phone line is available to assist older adults in Missouri who are interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Older Missourians who need assistance can call 816-421-4980 or 800-593-7948.
There’s still more you can do to help our community and stop the spread of COVID-19.
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- Don’t let your guard down. Stay home when sick, wash your hands regularly, avoid crowds, maintain distance between yourself and others, and get tested for COVID-19 if you have symptoms.
- Encourage others to get vaccinated. Do you know someone who is hesitant to get a COVID-19 vaccine? You can provide reassurance and support by talking to them and share credible resources on the safety and efficacy of vaccines.
- Get social. Help demonstrate that vaccines are safe and effective by sharing your vaccine experience on social media. Share your story on Made to Save or spread or spread information from reputable public education campaigns.