Flu, COVID vaccine clinics return to Columbia, Boone County

Walk-in flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics are returning to the community this year. Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) will host two clinics next week:

• Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Friendship Christian Church - Friendship Building (120 N. Rollins, Centralia)
  
  
• Thursday, Oct.30, from 3 - 6 p.m. at the Columbia Public Library (100 W. Broadway)

The updated flu vaccine will be available to all residents, with or without insurance. A high-dose flu shot is available specifically for those aged 65 and older. For self-pay residents, the cost of the flu vaccine is $40 and the cost of the high-dose flu vaccine for those aged 65 and older is $85.

Residents with insurance can receive the COVID-19 vaccine for ages 6 months and older. PHHS is working with the State of Missouri to secure the COVID-19 vaccine for uninsured individuals. For self-pay residents, the COVID vaccine is $125.

The PHHS clinic accepts cash, credit cards, debit cards, checks and can bill various insurance plans through a system known as VaxCare. PHHS is out of network for some insurance plans. Please check with your insurance company for more information.Receipts will be available upon request.

City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.