COVID-19 Boosters Now Available for 16- and 17-year-olds

Published on December 10, 2021

The Unified Government Public Health Department (UGPHD) is now offering COVID-19 booster shots for people ages 16 and 17 who are at least six months out from their second dose. This follows FDA authorization and recommendations from the CDC and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).

Booster eligibility for 16- and 17-year-olds

• People ages 16 and 17 are only eligible for a Pfizer booster. The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is the only COVID-19 vaccine authorized for 16- and 17-year-olds at this time.
• Individuals ages 16 and 17 must be at least 6 months out from their second dose of Pfizer to be eligible for a booster.
• Please bring your vaccination card when coming in for a booster.

COVID-19 vaccine and booster locations

The UGPHD provides COVID-19 vaccines for people ages 5 and older, and boosters for eligible individuals ages 16 and older, at the Kmart site, 7836 State Ave, Kansas City, KS:

• Hours through December 17: Wednesday – Friday, 10:00am – 6:00pm
• Holiday hours December 20 – December 29: Monday – Wednesday, 10:00am – 6:00pm
• January hours TBD

The UGPHD also offers COVID-19 vaccines for people ages 12 and older, including boosters for eligible people ages 16 and older, at the UGPHD building at 619 Ann Ave in Kansas City, KS, by appointment only. Call 913-573-8855 to make an appointment.

Additional vaccination sites can be found at vaccines.gov.

Find more information on COVID-19 vaccines in Wyandotte County at WycoVaccines.org.