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STURGEON - The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is continuing vaccination efforts in rural communities this week.
Residents from Sturgeon attended a vaccination clinic Tuesday hosted by the Boone County PHHS, where over 40 residents received their shots.
The decision to move into smaller communities comes from the efforts to make it easier for all Missouri residents to get their vaccines.
The Sturgeon Youth Center hosted the event from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday.
The events will continue throughout the week. Harrisburg will host its event on Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Harrisburg Lion s Club. Hallsville s event will take place from 3:30 to 6:30p.m. on Thursday at the Hallsville Community Center.
BOONE COUNTY - The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is offering walk-in vaccination locations starting on Wednesday.
The clinics, spread out across the county, will not require an appointment, proof of health insurance, or an ID.
Vaccines will be available to anyone above the age of 16, but written consent must be given for anyone under the age of 18. All sites will be administering the Pfizer vaccine.Â
The first walk-in location will be hosted by Health officials at Centralia Intermediate School beginning at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday.Â
The three walk-in events are as follows:
Centralia - Centralia Intermediate School (550 West Lakeview Avenue)
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