Springfield-Greene County Health Department ready to vaccinate newly eligible workers next week

(From the Springfield-Greene County Health Department)

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department will offer COVID-19 vaccines to essential workers in Phase 2 beginning Monday, March 29. Eligible individuals can now schedule appointments for the Health Department’s next vaccination clinic on Wednesday, March 31.

This phase of eligibility will allow many who work in industries that have been economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to receive vaccine, including those who have frequent close contact with the public due to their roles. 

The activation of Phase 2 will allow for an equitable recovery and take us one step closer to lifting restrictions and returning to a sense of normalcy.

 

Using Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccination priority phase definitions, SGCHD has determined that Phase 2 includes workers in the following workplaces:
Banks, credit unions, insurance agencies, and other financial services
Construction
Event venues and other entertainment and public assembly establishments
Higher education
Hotels, motels, and other lodging
Libraries
Manufacturing
Personal care services
Restaurants and bars
Retail

Phase 2 also includes individuals experiencing homelessness and disproportionately affected populations.

To schedule a vaccination appointment, eligible individuals should first complete the Missouri Vaccine Navigator registration and obtain a patient ID. Those who have already registered should have received an email with their patient ID and can call the State of Missouri hotline at 877-435-8411 if they are unable to locate it.

An appointment can then be made for one of the multiple COVID-19 vaccine clinics scheduled by visiting health.springfieldmo.gov/COVIDvaccine. Individuals who do not have access to the internet, or who need assistance completing the Missouri Vaccine Navigator or scheduling an appointment can call our call center Monday-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm at 417-874-1211.

Employers or organizations who would like more information on COVID-19 vaccination options and resources for their employees or individuals can complete this form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/vaccineessential