Mass Vaccination Clinic for Pfizer Booster (Second) Doses rescheduled for Feb. 26
Weather-permitting, Ozarks Healthcare, the Missouri National Guard, Howell County Health Department, and City of West Plains will partner to host a mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the West Plains Civic Center on Feb. 26. Booster (second) doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine only will be administered to those who received their initial dose of the vaccine at the initial clinic on Jan. 29.
Eligible attendees will receive updates via phone call and email over the next few days to inform them of the rescheduled date. Individuals will be asked to arrive at the West Plains Civic Center on Feb. 26 at a designated time frame according to his or her last name between the following times:
A-C: 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
D-I: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
J-M: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
N-S: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
T-Z: 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
The slight delay will not affect the efficacy of the second dose. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the second dose may be administered as late as six weeks after the first dose.
Individuals who attend the clinic on Feb. 26 will be asked to complete a paper consent form on site. Vaccine cards will need to be presented upon arrival.
Future Vaccination Clinics for Moderna First and Booster (Second) Doses scheduled
Missouri residents who have not received their initial dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and those who need their second dose of the Moderna vaccine after receiving their first dose on or before Jan. 28 may be eligible to receive the vaccine at upcoming clinics scheduled at Ozarks Healthcare locations next week. Those interested in receiving either their first or booster (second) dose of the vaccine must sign up through the Missouri Vaccine Navigator, a secure registry tool recently launched by the state of Missouri to assist Missourians in receiving their COVID-19 vaccine. The Navigator can be accessed through Ozarks Healthcare’s website at www.ozarkshealthcare.com or https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/navigator/.
If internet accessibility is an issue, the Navigator Hotline can be reached by calling 877-435-8411. Those needing to register for their second doses who are not already signed up through the Navigator may call Ozarks Healthcare’s COVID-19 Hotline at 417-505-7120.
Individuals are declared eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccine by the state of Missouri’s priority vaccination phases. Currently, those who meet the criteria of being in Phase 1A, Phase 1B-Tier 1, and Phase 1B-Tier 2 may receive their vaccine. Full tier definitions can be found at https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/navigator/.
After registering online with the Navigator, you will be contacted by Navigator staff to confirm your appointment and vaccination clinic location.
Ozarks Healthcare will administer first and second doses (to those who received their first dose on or before Jan. 28) of the Moderna vaccine at the following locations and time frames. All of the clinics mentioned below are listed on the Navigator:
- Ozarks Healthcare Mountain Grove
Friday, Feb. 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Schedule through the Navigator to receive your first dose (online or call 877-435-8411)
- Ozarks Healthcare Parkway Center
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 25, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Schedule through the Navigator (online or call 877-435-8411)
Non-Missouri residents who want to receive the vaccine once it becomes available to them may only be eligible to be vaccinated in Missouri if they are employed or receive primary medical care in Missouri. Those who register through the Navigator will be notified when the activation of a new vaccination phase occurs and alerted when they become eligible to receive the vaccine.
Those who have previously signed up through Ozarks Healthcare’s original online sign-up form are encouraged to sign up through the Navigator again to ensure they are added to the state’s waiting list in addition to that of the organization. Duplicate sign-ups do not prohibit an individual’s eligibility to receive the vaccine.
Once future clinics are scheduled, more information will be shared. For updates, please watch Ozarks Healthcare’s social media channels or visit www.ozarkshealthcare.com.
In the event wintry weather becomes a concern for the clinic on Feb. 19, notifications will be communicated.
“Health and safety is always our number one priority,” says Chris Gilliam, Howell County Health Department Director. “We will continue to monitor the weather and road conditions throughout the week and notify the public about alternate dates, extended hours, or other arrangements if changes occur.”
Those who have previously signed up through Ozarks Healthcare’s original online sign-up form are encouraged to sign up through the Navigator again to ensure they are added to the state’s waiting list in addition to that of the organization. Duplicate sign-ups do not prohibit an individual’s eligibility to receive the vaccine.
Visit the Missouri Vaccine Navigator to sign-up: Vaccine Navigator
One dose of the COVID-19 vaccine can reduce the average person’s risk of getting the virus by about 50 percent. Clinical research shows that the 90 to 95 percent protection range against the virus won't be reached until a week or more after the second vaccine. It’s important to take advantage of the vaccine by receiving both doses within the suggested time period for the best potential immunity against COVID-19.
Yes, it is important to receive the same brand of vaccine for both doses. Clinical data exists to demonstrate the effectiveness of two Moderna and two Pfizer doses, but not for doses from different manufacturers. Although they're both messenger RNA vaccinations, the actual antigen is a little bit different from one brand to the other.
The State of Missouri’s plan prioritizes the vaccination of Missourians first, just as other states are prioritizing their citizens. Many of Missouri’s metropolitan areas are located near state borders, and Missourians and non-Missourians cross the borders regularly. The State of Missouri acknowledges these realities while prioritizing access for Missourians.
Non-Missouri residents who wish to receive the vaccine once it becomes available to them may only be eligible to be vaccinated in Missouri if they are employed in, or receive primary medical care in Missouri.
Non-Missouri residents who wish to sign up to receive their initial dose of the vaccine should call the Navigator Hotline at 877-435-8411. Non-Missouri residents who need their second dose of the Moderna vaccine need to call Ozarks Healthcare’s COVID-19 Hotline at 417-505-7120 to schedule their second dose.
Clinicians at the vaccination clinics will be able to access state records confirming an individual's vaccination history.
Registrants will be notified by Missouri Navigator staff when the activation of a new vaccination phase occurs and alerted when they become eligible to receive the vaccine. In addition, the Navigator will also remind registrants when it is time to schedule their second dose.
Registrants will be notified by Missouri Navigator staff when it is time to schedule their second dose.
