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Fall is Vaccination Season

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September 18, 2024

Kansas City, Kan— As fall approaches, so does vaccination season. The University of Kansas Health System recommends immunizations for optimal preventive healthcare. We encourage our patients to remain up to date on vaccinations to help keep themselves, their loved ones and their communities healthy and safe.

Your annual flu shot

An annual flu shot reduces your risk of contracting influenza and helps decrease the severity of illness should you become sick with the flu. Learn more about influenza, and reach out to your primary care provider’s office by phone or MyChart message to schedule your vaccination.

Get your COVID-19 shot

Continued COVID-19 vaccination protects you from serious illness, hospitalization and death. This fall brings the 2024-2025 vaccine created specifically for the virus variants currently found in the community. Moderna and Pfizer both offer options for patients 6 months and older.  

Both options are for those who have completed their primary vaccination series and are at least 2 months from receiving their final primary dose or most recent shot. View a helpful vaccination schedule from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

  • Are you immunosuppressed? You may receive an additional 2024-2025 shot at least 2 months following completion of your initial 2024-2025 shot.  

Learn more about COVID-19 and reach out to your provider’s office to schedule your COVID-19 vaccination. We offer Moderna and Pfizer BioNtech vaccines based on age and dose availability.

Protect against RSV

Adults older than 60 and those in weeks 32-36 of pregnancy should consider RSV vaccination. Ask your primary care provider about eligibility and availability.

How to get vaccinated

  • In Kansas City
    The health system is providing flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to current eligible patients by appointment only. Depending on insurance coverage, eligibility and availability, RSV vaccination may also be available by appointment. Contact your provider’s office by phone or MyChart message to schedule. You may receive vaccinations in conjunction with upcoming scheduled care

  • In Great Bend
    Great Bend-area patients can get their flu shots by scheduling an appointment with Family Medicine or walk in to our Convenient Care at St. Rose Medical Pavilion. For COVID-19 shots and RSV vaccines, contact the Barton County Health Department.

  • In your community
    You may choose to receive vaccinations at a local community provider. MyChart users, visit your account and upload the details afterward. Keep your medical record current and your care team informed. 

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