Columbia Boone County Public Well being & Human Companies to carry vaccine clinics

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

As Missouri continues to see an increase in Flu instances, the Columbia Boone County Public Well being and Human Companies Division is holding vaccine clinics for individuals who want vaccinations.

Based on Missouri’s Well being Division’s most recent report, there have been greater than 1,700 Flu instances reported between October thirtieth and November fifth.

Public Health and Human Services shall be providing a consolation vaccine clinic to youngsters ages 6 months by 18 years outdated who’re anxious about needles or the method of getting vaccinated.

The clinic shall be at Public Well being and Human Companies on 1005 W Worley Avenue, 9:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, and appointments are required.

The clinic will provide the COVID-19 and Flu vaccines for free. ID and medical insurance will not be wanted.

The consolation clinic is sensory-friendly and may have further consolation measures out there to sufferers together with anxiety-reducing actions, personal rooms for vaccination, and distraction instruments.

Missouri has additionally reported over 4,300 COVID cases within the final seven days however Central Missouri nonetheless stays at a low group stage.

The Columbia Boone County Public Well being and Human Companies Division may even maintain a Monkeypox Vaccination Stroll-In Clinic from 6:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Elks Lodge at 4747 East Elk Park Drive.

The vaccine shall be free and no insurance coverage info or appointment shall be required.

According to the CDC, there are at the moment 169 instances of MonkeyPox in Missouri.

If you missed the clinics on Saturday, Public health and Human Services will hold another Monkeypox Vaccine Clinic on Wednesday, Nov 16. at Arch & Column Pub and a number of other COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics by December.