Last updated: May 12, 2023

COVID Vaccine Clinic  |  (573) 556-7745

HOW TO RECEIVE A VACCINE

We are accepting walk-ins for all Missouri residents 6 months of age and up!

The COVID Vaccine Clinic is open Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The clinic is located on the second floor of the JCMG Medical Building at 1241 W Stadium Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109.

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VACCINE COST

The vaccine itself is free to Missouri residents. However, there may be an administration fee. This administration fee might be covered by your insurance.

Uninsured patients, please bring your ID. Insured patients, please bring your insurance info and ID.

VACCINE AVAILABILITY

All Missouri residents 6 months of age and older are eligible to receive the COVID 19 vaccine. We are able to schedule patients for vaccinations via telephone, online, or walk-ins.

Pfizer and Moderna: JCMG has ample supply of Pfizer and Moderna bivalent vaccines. Any primary or booster doses given will be bivalent.

Novavax and Janssen: Novavax and Janssen COVID-19 Vaccines are no longer available in the U.S. All remaining stock of Novavax and Janssen COVID-19 Vaccines expired May 7, 2023.

Ages 6 Months – 4/5 Years

Moderna (6 Months – 5 Years): People aged 6 months through 5 years are recommended to receive 2 doses of Moderna bivalent vaccine, the second dose 4-8 weeks after the first. If the person has previously received 1 or 2 doses of a monovalent vaccine, it is recommended they receive 1 dose of Moderna bivalent vaccine 8 weeks after the previous dose.

Pfizer (6 Months – 4 Years): People aged 6 months through 4 years are recommended to receive 3 doses of Pfizer bivalent vaccine, the second dose 3-8 weeks after the first and the third dose 8 weeks after the second. If the person has previously received 1 or 2 doses of a monovalent vaccine, it is recommended they receive Pfizer bivalent doses until they have received 3 total doses, the second dose 3-8 weeks after the first and the third 8 weeks after the second.

Ages 5/6 Years and Older

Moderna (6 Years+): People aged 6 years and older are recommended to receive 1 dose of Moderna bivalent vaccine. If the person has previously received 1 or more doses of a monovalent vaccine, it is recommended they receive 1 dose of Moderna bivalent vaccine 8 weeks after the previous dose.

Pfizer (5 Years+): People aged 5 years and older are recommended to receive 1 dose of Pfizer bivalent vaccine. If the person has previously received 1 or more doses of a monovalent vaccine, it is recommended they receive 1 dose of Moderna bivalent vaccine 8 weeks after the previous dose.

REACTIONS AND WAIT TIME

Immediately after receiving the vaccine, you will be required to wait for 15 minutes. If you have a previous history of anaphylactic reaction, you will be required to stay for 30 minutes instead. Most reactions to the vaccine often occur shortly following receiving the vaccine, so we will require you to stick around for a bit to ensure you don’t have an adverse reaction.

The most commonly reported side effects, which typically last several days, are pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, and fever. Often, more people experience these side effects after the second dose than after the first dose. If you experience the aforementioned side effects for more than 48 hours after you received the shot, contact your primary care physician.

RECEIVING THE VACCINE IF YOU HAD COVID-19

You must be free of COVID-19 symptoms and feeling well at the time of receiving the vaccine.

IMMUNITY TO THE VIRUS

After receiving the vaccine, you will not gain immunity immediately. Weeks after your first shot, you will have some resistance to the virus. Completing a primary series gives you a higher percentage of immunity to the virus.

Additionally, if you become immune to the virus after receiving the vaccine, you can still carry and spread the virus to others who are not immune.

COVID-19 TESTING

If you need to be tested for COVID-19, JCMG has several options available.

VACCINE FAQs

The Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services has put together a thorough FAQ page. Please refer to this for the most up-to-date information: covidvaccine.mo.gov/facts