Governor Mike Parson announced in a recent news release that the Missouri National Guard (MONG) will be assisting the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and other state partners in establishing COVID-19 vaccination sites across the state.
A news release says a mass vaccination team has been assigned to each of Missouri’s nine Highway Patrol regions. In partnership with MONG and DHSS, Bothwell Regional Health Center- in communication with the Pettis County Health Center- will hold an in-person mass vaccination site on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, January 28, 29 and 30 at the MO-AG Theatre on the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia.
All available appointments are being filled by people who have preregistered, and about 2,200 people are expected to be vaccinated at this event. No walk-in appointments will be available.
Currently, Missouri is vaccinating Phase1A populations and 1B Tier 1 and 2 populations. The Pfizer vaccine will be given at this mass vaccination site. Pfizer’s vaccine was 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 on vaccine components, refer to the manufacturer’s package inserts from Pfizer (<https://www.cvdvaccine-us.com/images/pdf/fact-sheet-for-recipients-and-caregivers.pdf>).
Individuals who qualify under these phases include:
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; and
• EMS/EMT/Paramedics.
A complete list is available at <https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/priority/Phase1a/>.
Phase 1B – Tier 1:
• Public Health Administrators and Staff;
• Law Enforcement;
• Fire Services;
• Corrections;
• Emergency Management;
• Public Works;
• Emergency Services; and
• Morticians, Embalmers, etc.
A complete list is available at <https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/priority/Phase1b/#phase1b-1>.
Phase 1B – Tier 2:
• Anyone age 65 and older; and
• 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.
Preregistration is required. To register go to <http://www.brhc.org/vaccine> and fill out the preregistration form. Appointments are scheduled based on the preregistration forms received. Individuals will be screened and approved according to the phases listed.
The vaccine is a two-dose vaccine. It is important individuals return for the second dose to develop the highest level of immunity. Dates for the second dose include: February 18, 19 and 20 at the MO-AG Theatre on the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. A second appointment time and date will be given to each person at the time of the first shot.
For more information about the COVID-19 vaccine, go to MOStopsCOVID.com.