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COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Available For Immunocompromised Individuals

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If you’re immunocompromised and you’ve already received two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, you’ll be able to get a booster this week.  The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is offering two clinics.  One is Monday, August 25, from 10 to 2 and the other is Friday, August 27, from 8 to noon.  Both are at the Westside Clinic at 660 S. Scenic.  Appointments are required, and you can make them at vaccine417.com or by calling 417-874-1211.

The CDC says people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised are especially vulnerable to COVID-19 and may not build the same level of immunity to the 2-dose vaccine series, according to the health department.

Those who are unable to attend the clinics this week will be able to get a booster at other clinics.  More information is at vaccine417.com.

Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.