Mass Vaccination Under Way at Mo State Fairgrounds

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 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 Pettis County Health Center is holding an in-person mass vaccination site on Jan. 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 manufacturers’ 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
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
Morticians, Embalmers, etc.

A complete list is available at https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/priority/Phase1b/#phase1b-1.

Phase 1B - Tier 2:

Anyone aged 65 and older
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 www.brhc.org/vaccine and fill out the pre-registration form. Appointments are scheduled based on the pre-registration forms received. Individuals will be screened and approved according to the phases listed above.

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: Feb. 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.