Kansas City Residents Urged to Schedule Their Flu Shot At The Health Department ASAP

From the City of Kansas City:

October 15, 2020

The health department is urging Kansas City residents to make appointments to take their flu shots as soon as possible because of the risk of getting the flu and COVID-19 at the same time.

To make an appointment, call 816-513-6108. The vaccination clinic is located at 2400 Troost Ave. Everyone in the building over two-years of age is required to wear a mask.

“Public health recommends everyone six-months and older receive a flu vaccination each year, unless they have a severe, life-threatening allergy to it. It is especially important this year, as it’s possible to get both COVID-19 and the flu, increasing the dangers to one’s health and life, and the lives of those they love,” said Tiffany Wilkinson, manager of the Division of Communicable Disease Prevention and Public Health Preparedness.

Vaccines are available for both the uninsured and the insured. There will be no out-of-pocket cost for children and adults who are uninsured or under-insured, or those with Medicaid or Medicare B. Those with Medicare Advantage plans will need to go to their primary care physician to be vaccinated.

The health department accepts most private insurance plans, and many insurance plans pay the full cost of the flu vaccine. If the private insurance plan is not accepted or does not pay full cost, the fee is $23 for those six-months to 64-years old.

People over 65 who need a high-dose flu shot will be charged $52 if their private insurance rejects the charge. The vaccine provides protection against four different flu virus strains, including two Influenza A and two Influenza B viruses. The health department encourages residents 50 years and older to also ask for the shingles vaccine.

Vaccinations will not be given on a walk-in basis.

Appointments are available:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Find more information on the flu shot at kcmo.gov/health.

This press release was produced by the City of Kansas City. The views expressed here are the author’s own.