COVID Vaccines for Children- The Kansas City Health Department is now vaccinating children six months and older against COVID.

We have both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines available in child doses.

New 'Bivalent' Vaccine Booster (designed to give you broad protection against COVID-19, including better protection against the Omicron variant.)

+Approved by the FDA on August 31.

+Next, the CDC will vote on it September 1 & 2.

+If approved, it will then go to Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for approval and orders will be sent to local health departments.

+Kansas City Health Department would then be able to order the vaccine and begin vaccinations.

KCMO Health Department COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

Click/Tap a box below or call 311 to schedule your appointment.

Things to know:

It's easy. Save your spot by pre-registering and booking your own appointment or walk-in and take your vaccine! Whether it's your first dose, second dose, or booster dose, we'll be happy to see you! 

  • Adults, you may choose which vaccine you want: Pfizer, Moderna or J&J.
    • Note: The J&J vaccine may be unavailable at some clinics due to supply shipments.
  • You may choose which COVID-19 vaccine you receive as a booster shot. Some people prefer to get the vaccine they originally received. Others may prefer to get a different booster.
    • CDC's recommendations now allow for mix-and-match for booster vaccines.

 The image describes dosage and series for each age group for COVD vaccines.

 

 The image describes dosage and series for each age group for COVD vaccines.

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 Pfizer BioNTech  Moderna  Johnson & Johnson
 Doses  2  2  1
 Time between doses  21 days (3 weeks)**  28 days (4 weeks)**  -
 Age  6 months and older (see below for dosage for children)   6 months & older (see below for dosage for children)  18+
 Approved by FDA  Yes  Yes  Yes
 Effective  2 weeks after 2nd dose  2 weeks after 2nd dose  2 weeks after 1st dose
 Booster

 5 months after 2nd dose for 5+

Those 50+ and the moderately to severely immune compromised 12 +
may get  a 2nd booster at least 4 months after first booster dose.

  5 months after 2nd dose for 18+

 

2 months after initial dose for 18+

 
 Cost  Free  Free  Free

 **From CDC: Waiting eight weeks between first and second Pfizer & Moderna doses may be better for some people 12 years and older, especially for males ages 12 to 39 years. 

Age Group  How many shots & when?  Dosage  Booster
 Pfizer      
 6 mo - 4 yrs  3 shot series: 2 doses, 3 weeks apart
Followed by 3rd at least 2 months
later.		  One-tenth  -
 5-11 yrs old  2-shot series: 2 doses, 3 weeks apart  One-third  Yes, at least 5 months after 2nd shot
 12-17 yrs old  2 shot series: 2 doses, 3 weeks apart  Equal to adult  At least 5 months after 2nd shot
 Moderna    
 6 months - 5 yrs old

 2-shot series: 2 doses, 4 weeks apart

  One-quarter  Not at this time
 6 - 11 yrs old  2-shot series: 2 doses, 4 weeks apart One-half  Not at this time
 12-17 yrs old  2-shot series: 2 doses, 4 weeks apart Equal  Not at this time

Young child get vaccinated at KCHD facility

Young woman getting vaccinated 

2nd boosters

Johnson & Johnson's Janssen

Approved for people 18 and older. 

J&J boosters are recommended at least two months after your shot for those 18 years or older.

Things to know before coming to the health department clinics:

  • Children under the age of 18 need to be accompanied by parent/legal guardian.
  • If child is not accompanied by parent or legal guardian, then a letter, written and signed, from the parent/guardian must accompany child.
    • Letter needs to include:
      • Parent/guardian’s name
      • Child’s name
      • Name of the person accompanying the child
      • Phone number where parent/guardian can be reached
  • Bring a copy of the child’s previous shot record.
  • The person accompanying the child must have a picture ID and be 18 years or older
  • Please cancel your appointment if you have a fever, new onset of cough, and/or if you have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
  • To reduce the potential spread of COVID-19, masks will be required for all visitors three- years of age and older, and staff. Exceptions will be allowed for certain underlying medical conditions.

OTHER PLACES TO GET A VACCINE 

Click the link above for the list of vaccine providers in the Kansas City area.

Other KCHD vaccination clinics

Mexican Consulate Vaccination Clinic

Where is this Clinic located?

1617 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108

Clinic hours:

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

How do I make an appointment?

Register for your first or second dose online or walk-in. 

You can also register online for your third dose or booster or simply walk-in to the clinic. 

We are also now schedule vaccinations for 5-11 years old or you can walk-in to the clinic. 

If you have family and friends who need help filling out the sign-up form, please tell them to call 311, and a member of our team will help them.

What vaccination will this clinic offer?

We will offer the Pfizer, Moderna and J&J Vaccination.

Do I need an appointment?

Appointments are recommended, but not required. We do take walk-ins without an appointment, although wait times may be longer because of the registration process and number of booked appointments.

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The following organizations will come to your house if you or someone you know cannot travel to get a vaccination.

KC Shepard Center

(816) 444-1121

extension: 109

Danielle Wootton

Are the vaccines safe?

Rumors and misinformation are a legitimate concern. 

KCHD will promote credible safety information via all available media from:
Missouri DHSS 
CDC  
FDA 

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