COVID-19 vaccine scheduling will begin Monday, March 22, through the Springfield-Greene County Health Department and Jordan Valley Community Health Center for those in Phase 2 of the state’s vaccination plan. Those in that phase will be eligible beginning March 29th.
Phase 2 includes disproportionately affected individuals, with an emphasis on racial/ethnic minorities, and those who work in fields that accelerate economic recovery, according to the health department. That includes:
- Chemical Sector
- Commercial Facilities Sector (including retail, lodging, real estate and others)
- Critical Manufacturing Sector
- Defense Industrial Base Sector
- Financial Services Sector
- Food & Agriculture Sector 2 (including restaurant and bar employees)
- Higher Education
- Libraries
- Unsheltered Population
On April 9, eligibility will be expanded to all Missouri residents.
Those who are interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccine should first complete the Missouri Vaccine Navigator registration and get a patient ID. Sign up links are at health.springfieldmo.gov/COVIDvaccine.
For more information, call 417-874-1211.
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