Fifty percent of eligible Greene County residents have received at least one COVID vaccine shot

(From the Springfield-Greene County Health Department)

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department reports more than half of eligible individuals have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. As of Friday, 50.28% of Greene County residents 12 and older are partially vaccinated while nearly 43% are fully vaccinated.

Individuals are considered partially vaccinated after receiving one dose of a two-dose vaccine such as Pfizer and Moderna, while someone is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks after the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Individuals who’ve received one dose of a two-dose vaccine are strongly encouraged to return for their second dose three to four weeks after the first dose, depending on the type of vaccine given. Getting both doses of a two-dose vaccine is vital to maximizing the effectiveness of the vaccine to provide you with the best protection against COVID-19 and the Delta variant.

In the last three weeks, 10,213 Greene County residents received a first dose of vaccine– the highest number since April. An additional 7,079 residents became fully vaccinated.

Below is a list of opportunities for individuals to receive vaccine for the week of August 9-15.

Monday, August 9
Dream Center (SGCHD) -- 829 W Atlantic St from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Vaccine offered: Pfizer (ages 12+) or Moderna (ages 18+)
James River Church West (JVCHC) -- 3953 W Farm Rd 168 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Vaccine offered: Pfizer (ages 12+), Moderna (ages 18+) or Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+)

Tuesday, August 10
James River Church North (JVCHC) -- 3225 N Farm Rd 123 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Vaccine offered: Pfizer (ages 12+), Moderna (ages 18+) or Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+)
Central Assembly of God (SGCHD) -- 1301 N Boonville from 4-6 p.m. Vaccine offered: Pfizer (ages 12+) or Moderna (ages 18+)

Wednesday, August 11
James River Church South (JVCHC) -- 6100 N 19th St, Ozark from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Vaccine offered: Pfizer (ages 12+), Moderna (ages 18+) or Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+)
Westside Health Department (SGCHD) – 660 S. Scenic from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Vaccine offered: Pfizer (ages 12+) or Moderna (ages 18+)
Springfield Fire Station #1 (SGCHD) -- 720 E Grand St from 1-3 p.m. Vaccine offered: Pfizer (ages 12+)

Thursday, August 12
Logan-Rogersville Middle School (SGCHD) -- 8225 E Farm Rd 174, Rogersville from 12-2 p.m. Vaccine offered: Pfizer (ages 12+)

Friday, August 13
Springfield Fire Station #5 (SGCHD) -- 2750 W Kearney St from 3-5 p.m. Vaccine offered: Pfizer (ages 12+)

Saturday, August 14
Pennington’s Grocery (JVCHC) -- 112 E Boone St, Ash Grove from 11 a.m.-1p.m. Vaccine offered: Pfizer (ages 12+), Moderna (ages 18+) or Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+)
Battlefield City Hall (JVCHC) – 5434 S. Tower Dr, Battlefield from 4-6 p.m. Vaccine offered: Pfizer (ages 12+), Moderna (ages 18+) or Johnson & Johnson (ages 18+)

These opportunities are in addition to the recurring vaccination clinics at Jordan Valley Community Health Center’s Tampa Clinic at 440 E. Tampa. Jordan Valley is offering walk-in vaccinations for Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., with extended hours on Tuesday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. COVID-19 vaccines are also available by appointment or walk-in through CoxHealth and Mercy Hospital Springfield.

A list of these events and additional opportunities can be found at vaccine417.com or by calling (417) 874-1211.

Although pre-registration is not required, individuals may make an appointment for a vaccine clinic at vaccine417.com.

Organizations interested in hosting a public COVID-19 vaccination clinic should contact the Health Department’s Outreach Team at coronavirus@springfieldmo.gov or call (417) 874-1211 for more information.