Kansas City Public Library: Free Coronavirus Vaccines At Select Library Locations

Kansas City MO

06 November, 2021

4:23 AM

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Press release from the Kansas City Public Library: November 5, 2021 As the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus continues to spread throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area, the Kansas City Public Library is partnering with KC CARE Health Center to increase access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Anyone in need of a COVID-19 vaccine can receive one for FREE from KC CARE Health Center at the following Library locations:Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St. Wednesdays, 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.Waldo Branch, 201 E. 75th St. Thursdays, Noon - 6 p.m.North-East Branch, 6000 Wilson Ave. Anyone hoping to get a vaccine can walk in to one of the Library clinic sessions as long as supplies last. No registration is required. Available for ages 5 and older. There is no cost to get the vaccine -- it is completely free. The full schedule of vaccine clinics at Library locations can be found on the Library's online calendar. View upcoming vaccination opportunities BOOSTER SHOTS These Library sessions also offer booster shots for these eligible groups, as defined by the CDC: 65 years and older18+ who have underlying medical conditions18+ who work in high-risk settings18+ who live in high-risk settings6 months past second dose of Moderna or Pfizer vaccine OR 2 months after single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccineMORE COVID-19 RESOURCESCity of Kansas City, MissouriJackson County Health DepartmentMissouri Department of Health and Senior ServicesKansas Department of Health and EnvironmentCenters for Disease Control and Prevention This press release was produced by the Kansas City Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.