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Weekly Vaccine and Testing Clinics

With the increased presence of the Delta variant in the region, local health departments, providers, and community groups are continuing to hold free COVID-19 vaccine and testing clinics. The more infectious Delta variant poses a dangero...

All Fully Vaccinated Adults in Kansas now Eligible for COVID-19 Booster Shots

On November 17, 2021, Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) announced all fully vaccinated Kansans over the age of 18 are now eligible for COVID-19 booster shots

“The COVID-19 vaccine is free, safe, effec...

Kansas Adopts FDA, CDC Guidelines for Pfizer Vaccine for Children Ages 5-11

Governor Laura Kelly announced on November 3, 2021, that Kansas will adopt the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) recommendations for administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5-11...

KDHE Encourages COVID-19 Safe Holiday Celebrations

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) encourages Kansans to celebrate the upcoming holidays safely. Whether you are celebrating with family or friends, it is important to know what COVID-19 precautions you can take to protect yourself and...

Kansas Adopts CDC’s Recommendations for Moderna and J&J Booster Shots

Governor Laura Kelly announced Kansas will adopt the CDC's new recommendations around Moderna and J&J booster shots, following last month's adoption of Pfizer (also known as Comirnaty) booster.

KDHE Encourages Eligible Kansans to Receive the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot

Today, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment has authorized all COVID-19 vaccine providers in Kansas to begin administering the Pfizer-BioNTech booster shot to eligible Kansans following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) autho...

Kansans Vaccinated at Select Dillons & Dollar General Stores Eligible for $100

The vaccine incentive program from Governor Laura Kelly and Dillons Health continues to be available for Kansans. All newly vaccinated Kansans aged 5 years and older are eligible to receive $50 per dose, $100 total. The gift cards will be available while ...

Additional Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Now Authorized for Immunocompromised People

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced that effective August 12, 2021, Kansas providers may now administer an additional dose of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to individuals who are moderately or severely immunocompromised...

FDA Gives Full Approval to Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for people 16 years of age and older. The vaccine continues to be available for people 12-15 years of age and for the administration of a third dose in moderately or sever...

Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Now Authorized for Ages 12+

Doses Administered In Kansas -

Kansas WebIZ is reporting 2,065,404 doses have been administered in Kansas as of 9 a.m. on May 14. This includes first and second doses.