An area health department has updated its COVID-19 vaccine administration procedure.

According to a news release, beginning Monday, January 3, COVID-19 vaccine are scheduled to be administered by appointment only at the Lafayette County Health Department. Pfizer vaccines are scheduled to be available for individuals 5 years of age and older.

Officials say to make a COVID-19 vaccination appointment, call (660) 259-4371. All other immunizations will continue to be done on a walk-in basis, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of each month.

For more information on the vaccine and/or other health related question, contact the Lafayette County Health Department at (660) 259-4371 or visit lafayettecountyhealth.org.