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This week’s mass vaccination events announced in Missouri

February 15, 2021 By Alisa Nelson

Photo courtesy of Missourinet affiliate KREI in Farmington

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and Gov. Mike Parson have announced this week’s coronavirus vaccination locations in each of the nine regions in the state. This is the fourth consecutive week of state-organized mass vaccination events.

“While weather forecasts indicate Missouri will experience frigid temperatures this week, DHSS, the Missouri National Guard, State Emergency Management Agency, and our local partners remain dedicated to our shared goal of getting vaccines into the arms of every Missourian who wants one as quickly as possible,” Parson says in a press release. “We thank all Missourians for their continued interest in getting the vaccine. Everyone will have an opportunity to receive a vaccine as soon as supply allows.”

Due to potentially dangerous and changing weather conditions, Missourians should visit the website below prior to traveling to confirm their regions mass vaccination event has not been canceled.

For event locations and times, visit MOStopsCovid.com/events.

A press release from Parson’s office says the National Guard, DHSS, and SEMA teams will return to each site after 21 days for Pfizer vaccines and 28 days for Moderna vaccines to give the second doses. Unless otherwise notified of a location change, the state says individuals should plan to return for their second dose at the same site that they received their first dose.

Larger Missouri hospitals and other private providers may hold their own vaccination events, but these events are not hosted by the Missouri National Guard, DHSS, or SEMA. The state is committing about 53% of weekly vaccine allocations to these hospitals and 23% to the regional mass vaccination events. The remaining 24% will go to local public health agencies, federally qualified health centers, and other enrolled community providers.

As of Sunday night, Parson’s office says more than 871,000 total doses have been completed by Missouri providers since last December.

Missourians who would like to register for a vaccination are encouraged to use Missouri’s Vaccine Navigator or to reach out to health centers in their area. A list of vaccinators as well as the latest vaccine updates can be found at MOStopsCOVID.com.

State rolls out new COVID-19 vaccination registration tool

February 9, 2021 By Alisa Nelson

The state has launched a registry tool to help Missourians get their COVID-19 vaccination. A press release from Gov. Mike Parson’s office says the Missouri Vaccine Navigator is a secure tool.

State rolls out new COVID-19 vaccination registration tool

“Although vaccine supply nationwide is still quite limited, this registration process will help connect Missourians with more avenues to receive a vaccine,” Parson says. “This will not only provide support for Missouri citizens but also help our team determine where the greatest demands for vaccines exist throughout the state.”

The Navigator allows individuals to register for a vaccine and complete a questionnaire to determine their eligibility based on Missouri’s priority phases. Registrants will be notified upon activation of each phase and alerted when they become eligible. They will then be able to get a vaccination from their health care provider if they have vaccines available or view mass vaccination events and other area providers.

In addition to helping individuals register for a vaccine, the Missouri Vaccine Navigator will remind them when it is time to schedule their second dose. Both vaccines currently authorized for use require two doses, and the second dose is critical to ensure individual and community protection. The state says individuals should get their second dose from the same provider they received the first dose from.

“A crucial part of this process is for people to follow up for the second dose in order for them to be fully vaccinated and protected against COVID-19,” says Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Director Dr. Randall Williams. “This system uses best practices to ensure patients and providers follow through with that second dose for the maximum amount of protection.”

The Missouri Vaccine Navigator will also integrate with ShowMeVax, the state’s immunization database for providers. Vaccination events using the Navigator for scheduling will enable coordinators to quickly load vaccination administration data into the system and avoid cumbersome data entry.

Those with online accessibility problems can call the COVID-19 hotline at 877-435-8411 for registration help. Calls will be accepted from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. Language translation and other services are available to callers.

To view the Missouri Vaccine Navigator, click here.