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    Ready to get a COVID-19 Vaccine? Start here.

    Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine

    Vaccines are available for ages six months and up.

    • For ages six months through 11 years, please call the Children’s Center at 270-688-4480 to schedule a vaccine. All children must have a parent or legal guardian present.
    • For ages 12 and older, click the button below, call 270-852-7960 or sign up in MyChart to schedule a vaccine (any dose or booster).

    Schedule a COVID-19 Vaccine or Booster 

    Who Should Get Vaccinated?

    We recommend EVERYONE over the age of six months get vaccinated. It is especially important for these groups who have a higher risk of severe disease or death, including the following groups:

    Immunocompromised

    • Currently receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood.
    • Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system.
    • Received a stem cell transplant within the last two years
    • Taking medicine to suppress the immune system.
    • Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome or Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome).
    • Advanced or untreated HIV infection.
    • Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response.
    • Your doctor or healthcare provider has indicated that you have a weakened immune system and need the booster dose.

    Underlying Medical Conditions

    Per CDC, adults of any age with the following conditions are or may be at increased risk of severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19:

    • Asthma (moderate-to-severe)
    • Cancer
    • Cerebrovascular disease (affects blood vessels and blood supply to the brain)
    • Chronic kidney disease
    • COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
    • Cystic fibrosis
    • Down Syndrome
    • Heart conditions, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathies
    • Hypertension or high blood pressure
    • Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from solid organ transplant
    • Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from blood or bone marrow transplant, immune deficiencies, HIV, use of corticosteroids, or use of other immune weakening medicines
    • Liver disease
    • Neurologic conditions, such as dementia
    • Obesity (body mass index [BMI] of 30 kg/m2 or higher by < 40 kg/m2)
    • Overweight (BMI > 25 kg/m2, but < 30 kg/m2)
    • Severe obesity (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2)
    • Pregnancy
    • Pulmonary fibrosis (having damaged or scarred lung tissues)
    • Sickle cell disease
    • Thalassemia (a type of blood disorder)
    • Type 1 diabetes mellitus
    • Type 2 diabetes mellitus

    Work in a High-Risk Setting

    • First responders (e.g., healthcare workers, firefighters, police, congregate care staff)
    • Education staff (e.g., teachers, support staff, daycare workers)
    • Food and agriculture workers
    • Manufacturing workers
    • Corrections workers
    • U.S. Postal Service workers
    • Public transit workers
    • Grocery store workers

    Live in a High-Risk Setting

    • Skilled nursing and nursing facilities (also known as nursing homes)
    • Intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities 
    • Residential treatment facilities
    • Assisted living settings for older adults and people with disabilities
    • Senior center programs and congregate nutrition programs
    • Jails or prisons

    COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters

    COVID-19 vaccine recommendations are based on three things:

    1. Your age
    2. The vaccine you first received, and
    3. The length of time since your last dose

    See the CDC Booster Schedule for the most up-to-date recommendations.

    Immunocompromised Booster Schedule

    People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised have different recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines.

    Additional Information

    No Wait Period After Infection

    There is no wait period for vaccination or booster after a COVID-19 infection or after a monoclonal antibody infusion. As long as the patient is out of quarantine or does not have a pending test they can get vaccinated.

    Vaccine Availability by Manufacturer

    The Kentucky Department of Public Health (KDPH) is overseeing the COVID-19 vaccination process. Owensboro Health is currently administering the Pfizer-BioNTech, Novavax and Moderna vaccines. Please call 270-685-7100 (option 6) to see which vaccine is available at each location.

    After you schedule your appointment:

    • You will receive a confirmation email, text and/or MyChart message. Please check your email for appointment confirmation.
    • Log into MyChart to complete eCheck-in prior to arriving for your appointment.
    • Plan to bring your insurance card(s) and an ID to your appointment.
    • If getting your first dose, bring your work schedule/calendar with you, as you will schedule your second vaccination while at this appointment.
    • You will be at your appointment for about 30-45 minutes. Plan to wait at least 15 minutes on site after receiving your vaccine.
    • If you need to reschedule, call 270-685-7100 and choose option 6.

    Who pays for the vaccine?

    • The federal government is covering the cost of the vaccine itself, but healthcare providers are charging a fee (between $20-$30) for administering the vaccine.
    • Please bring your insurance card so your insurance company can be billed. If you do not have insurance, the federal government will cover the cost of vaccine administration.
    • No costs are passed on to individuals. You will NOT be charged or asked to pay anything out of pocket.

    Questions about the vaccine?