KDHE: Kansas vaccine and testing clinics continue

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Across Kansas, local health departments, providers, and community groups are continuing to hold free COVID-19 vaccine and testing clinics. As Kansas opens for business, vaccinations and testing are important steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Following the recommendations of both the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC), all Kansans age 5 and older are eligible to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. For those 18 and older, the FDA’s emergency use authorization also covers the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.

All fully vaccinated Kansans over the age of 12 are also now eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot. Kansans who are at least 12 years old and have met the 5-month time period following the primary vaccination series for the Pfizer vaccine are eligible for its booster dose. Those who are at least 18 years old and have met the 5-month time period following the primary vaccination series for the Moderna vaccine, or who had their Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago, are also now eligible to get the COVID-19 booster dose. Additionally, moderately or severely immunocompromised children ages 5-11 can now receive an additional primary dose of the COVID-19 vaccine administered 28 days after their second shot.

As of March 16, 2022, 62.3% of Kansans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The events listed below are part of a sustained effort to mobilize Kansans to get vaccinated and/or tested to stop the spread of COVID-19 to protect themselves and their loved ones. Free testing is available to everyone in Kansas, regardless of vaccination status and even if you have been tested before.

Free COVID-19 testing sites can also be found via this interactive testing map.
At-home COVID-19 rapid tests are now available for free at covidtests.gov or by calling 1-800-232-0233. All households are eligible to order two free shipments of four at-home tests, which will typically ship within 7-12 days.

The Omicron variant is highly infectious and transmittable, accounting for the majority of recent COVID-19 cases in the U.S. Vaccines remain the best tool to protect people from COVID-19, slow transmission, and reduce the likelihood of new variants emerging. Additionally, it is recommended that people wear a well-fitting mask in public indoor settings in Kansas, regardless of vaccination status.

Events are listed below by county and then by date. Events marked with a (*) are student-focused clinics taking place at schools.

Butler County

Every Wednesday in March 2022

What: Butler County, Vaccine and Testing Event

Vaccines Offered: Pfizer and Moderna

Where: Andover Police Department, 909 N Andover Rd, Andover, KS

Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Douglas County

Every Monday-Friday

What: Former Payless, Mass Testing Site

Where: 1540 Wakarusa Dr, Lawrence, KS

Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Harvey County

Every Monday-Friday

What: Chisholm Trail Mall, Mass Testing Site

Where: 601 SE 36th St, Newton, KS

Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Johnson County

Pre-register for Johnson County mass testing sites at GoGetTested.com

Every Monday – Saturday

What: Johnson County Community College, Mass Testing Site

Where: 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS

Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Every Monday – Saturday

What: Church of the Resurrection, Mass Testing Site

Where: 5009 W 137th St, Leawood, KS

Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Lyon County

Friday, April 1, 2022

What: Healthier Lyon County, Vaccine and Testing Event

Vaccines Offered: Pfizer and Moderna

Where: Emporia Main Building, 729 Commercial St, Emporia, KS

Hours: 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Vaccines available for children ages 5 – 11

Riley County

Every Monday-Friday

What: Anderson Ave & Seth Child Rd, Mass Testing Site

Where: 3019 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS

Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sedgwick County

Every Monday-Friday

What: Chester Lewis Academic Learning Center, Mass Testing Site

Where: 1847 N Chautauqua St, Wichita, KS

Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday

What: Sedgwick County HD, Testing Site

Where: 4115 E Harry St, Wichita, KS

Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Every Wednesday

What: Sedgwick County HD, Testing Site

Where: 4115 E Harry St, Wichita, KS

Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Every Sunday

What: Sedgwick County HD, Testing Site

Where: 4115 E Harry St, Wichita, KS

Hours: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Seward County

Every Monday-Friday

What: Seward County Health Department, Testing Site

Where: 712 N Western Ave, Liberal, KS

Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Shawnee County

Every Monday-Friday

What: Southwest Publishing, Mass Testing Site

Where: 4000 SE Adams St, Topeka, KS

Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Every Monday-Friday

What: Former Slumberland Furniture, Mass Testing Site

Where: 1800 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka, KS

Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Every Thursday and Friday from Thursday, March 17 – Thursday, March 31, 2022

What: Shawnee Museum Clinic, Vaccine Event

Vaccines Offered: Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson

Where: Kansas History Museum, 6425 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, KS

Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Vaccines available for children ages 5 – 11 Final day of clinic will be March 31

Wyandotte County

Every Monday-Friday

What: The Armory, Mass Testing Site

Where: 100 S 20th St, Kansas City, KS

Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Every Saturday and Sunday

What: The Armory, Mass Testing Site

Where: 100 S 20th St, Kansas City, KS

Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Every Monday in March 2022

What: Cross-Lines Community Outreach, Vaccine and Testing Event

Vaccines Offered: Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson

Where: Cross-Lines, 646 South 7th St, Kansas City, KS

Hours: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Please note, additional vaccine and testing events may be happening in communities across the state. Please check with your local health department for events that may not be listed.

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