As the Omicron variant continues to spread across Kansas, local health departments, providers, and community groups are continuing to hold free COVID-19 vaccine and testing clinics across the state. The Omicron variant poses a dangerous risk to communities across Kansas, but the important steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 remain the same – vaccinate, mask, test, and distance as possible.
Following 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.
Recently, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced 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 Feb.
9, 2022, 61.5% 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.
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 4 free 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
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 and Wednesday, February 23, 2022
What: El Dorado / Butler County, Testing Event
Where: Butler County Health Department, 206 N Griffith St, Suite B, El Dorado, KS
Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Crawford County
Every Monday-Friday
What: Countryside Christian Church, Mass Testing Site
Where: 1901 E 4th St, Pittsburg, KS
Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Douglas County
Every Monday-Friday
What: Former Payless, Mass Testing Site
Where: 1540 Wakarusa Drive, Lawrence, KS
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – For updated hours please check KnowBeforeYouGoKS.com
Ellis County
Every Monday-Saturday
What: Big Creek Crossing, Mass Testing Site
Where: 2918 Vine St, Hays, KS
Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Finney County
Every Monday-Saturday
What: Finney County Fairgrounds, Mass Testing Site
Where: 409 Lake Ave, Garden City, KS
Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 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
Jackson County
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 and Tuesday, February 22, 2022
What: PBPN Health Center, Vaccine and Testing Event
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer and Moderna
Where: Prairie Band Potawatomi Health Center, 11400 158th Rd, Mayetta, KS
Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Vaccines available for children ages 5 – 11
Johnson County
Pre-register for Johnson County mass testing sites at GoGetTested.com
Every Monday-Thursday
What: Roeland Park Community Center, Mass Testing Site
Where: 4850 Rosewood Dr, Roeland Park, KS
Hours: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
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: 13720 Roe Ave, Leawood, KS
Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Every Monday-Sunday
What: Shawnee Mission Park, Mass Testing Site – Pre-register for this testing site at TestInThePark.com
Where: 7710 Renner Rd, Shawnee, KS
Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Every Friday
What: Roeland Park Community Center, Mass Testing Site
Where: 4850 Rosewood Dr, Roeland Park, KS
Hours: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Every Saturday
What: Roeland Park Community Center, Mass Testing Site
Where: 4850 Rosewood Dr, Roeland Park, KS
Hours: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Lyon County
Every Monday-Saturday
What: Clint Bowyer Community Center, Mass Testing Site
Where: 2700 W US Hwy 50, Emporia, KS
Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday, February 20, 2022
What: Healthier Lyon County, Vaccine and Testing Event
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer and Moderna
Where: Saint Francis Ministries, 1221 E. 12th Avenue, Emporia, KS
Hours: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Vaccines available for children ages 5 – 11
Pottawatomie County
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 and Wednesday, February 23, 2022
What: Pottawatomie County, Testing Event
Where: 503 Elm St, Wamego, KS
Hours: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pratt County
Every Monday-Friday until Thursday, February 10, 2022
What: Pratt Community Center, Mass Testing Site
Where: 619 N Main St, Pratt, KS
Hours: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Riley County
Every Monday-Friday
What: Anderson Ave & Seth Child Road, Mass Testing Site
Where: 3019 Anderson Ave, Manhattan, KS
Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sedgwick County
Every Sunday
What: Sedgwick County HD, Mass Testing Site
Where: 4115 E Harry St, Wichita, KS
Hours: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Every Monday
What: Holy Savior Catholic Academy, Mass Testing Site
Where: 3000 E 13th St N, Wichita, KS
Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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, Wednesday, and Friday until Thursday, February 10, 2022
What: Wichita Transit Center, Mass Testing Site
Where: 777 E Waterman St, Wichita, KS
Hours: 2:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
What: Sedgwick County HD, Mass Testing Site
Where: 4115 E Harry St, Wichita, KS
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Every Wednesday
What: Sedgwick County HD, Mass Testing Site
Where: 4115 E Harry St, Wichita, KS
Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Seward County
Every Monday-Friday
What: Old Neighborhood Wal-Mart, Mass 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 Street Suite 2, 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 Monday-Friday
What: Hummer Sports Park, Mass Testing Site
Where: 515 SW Tuffy Kellogg Dr, Topeka, KS
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday, February 10, 2022
What: Seaman School District, Vaccine Event*
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer & Moderna
Where: Logan Elementary School, 1124 NW Lyman Rd, Topeka, KS
Hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Vaccines available for children ages 5 – 11
Every Thursday and Friday beginning Thursday, February 10, 2022 until Friday, February 25, 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: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Vaccines available for children ages 5 – 11
Saturday, March 5, 2022
What: Shawnee Heights Middle School, Vaccine Event*
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer & Moderna
Where: 4335 SE Shawnee Heights Rd, Tecumseh, KS
Hours: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Vaccines available for children ages 5 – 11
Sherman County
Every Monday-Friday
What: Sherman County Health Department, Mass Testing Site
Where: 1622 Broadway Ave, Goodland, KS
Hours: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM MT and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM MT
Wyandotte County
Every Monday-Friday until Sunday February 13
What: The Armory, Mass Testing Site
Where: 100 S 20th St, Kansas City, KS
Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Every Monday-Friday beginning Monday February 13
What: The Armory, Mass Testing Site
Where: 100 S 20th St, Kansas City, KS
Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Every Saturday-Sunday
What: The Armory, Mass Testing Site
Where: 100 S 20th St, Kansas City, KS
Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Every Monday beginning Monday, February 14, 2022 until Monday, February 28, 2022
What: Cross-Lines Community Outreach, Vaccine and Testing Event
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson
Where: Cross-Lines, 736 Shawnee Ave, 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.