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We now offer the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine. The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is authorized as a 2-dose primary series only—and not as a booster dose—at this time and is is for those ages 12 and older.
Learn about the recommended timing between the Novavax COVID-19 vaccines for people >>>
*Updated 9/15/2022 to include Moderna bivalent boosters*
We are now stocked with the Pfizer & Moderna bivalent boosters and have set up walk-in clinic dates to make it easy for you to receive yours! We will be offering these boosters at all of our shot clinics as well as the following dates and times at our office:
Updated COVID-19 boosters are now available. What are they, who should get them, and when?
On September 1, 2022, the CDC issued new recommendations for COVID-19 boosters, after the FDA authorized updated booster formulas from both Pfizer and Moderna. The CDC recommends that everyone who is eligible stay up-to-date on vaccinations by getting an updated booster dose at least 2 months after their last COVID-19 shot—either since their last booster dose, or since completing their primary series. Pfizer’s updated booster shot is recommended for individuals 12 and older, and Moderna’s updated booster shot is recommended for adults 18 and older.
These new boosters contain an updated bivalent formula that both boosts immunity against the original coronavirus strain and also protects against the newer Omicron variants that account for most of the current cases. Updated boosters are intended to provide optimal protection against the virus and address waning vaccine effectiveness over time.
Eligible individuals can get either the Pfizer or Moderna updated booster, regardless of whether their primary series or most recent dose was with Pfizer, Moderna, Novavax, or the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
As per the CDC’s recommendations, the new bivalent booster replaces the existing monovalent vaccine booster, therefore that vaccine will no longer be authorized for use as booster doses in people age 12 and up.
Being ready during an emergency takes preparation. Knowing what to do and how to react doesn’t come naturally, it’s something we learn. September is National Emergency Preparedness month. Do you know where your family will meet if there is a fire in your home? Do you have enough supplies for three days if there is an emergency that might keep help from arriving immediately? Do you have your important numbers somewhere that doesn’t rely on your phone or electricity?
All of these things are part of emergency preparedness. It’s never too late to start! In fact, just thinking about these things is the beginning of your preparedness journey. Check out the resources the Pike County Health Department has listed on our website for more information.
Pike County Health Department will be celebrating National Preparedness Month in many ways throughout the month of September. We will be sharing all sorts of educational and informational tips and more during the month of September on our Facebook page @BGPchd; be sure to follow us! We will have an informational table set up in our office with all kinds of resources and goodies.
And last, but of course NOT LEAST, we will be having give-aways! Fill out our quick yes or no survey online to be entered to win one of our 7 give-aways throughout the month of September!
We will be giving away TWO Portable Preparedness go-bags EACH FRIDAY (September 9,16 and 23). On September 30th we will be giving away a BIG KIT: a large Pre-Packed At Home Emergency Preparedness tote that also comes with 2 car-side assistance kits!
What’s in the Portable Preparedness go-bag? ($77 value each)
What’s in the BIG KIT?! (Over $400 value)
A SPECIAL SHOUT OUT to the local businesses that were so excited to help support us in our efforts to educate the community on the importance of being prepared for emergencies!
Per the CDC guidance released on 8/31/22 PCHD currently does not have the appropriate COVID 19 vaccines on hand to provide booster shots to anyone 12 years and older at this time. We are working on getting the bivalent COVID-19 vaccines authorized for booster shots and we will announce when these become available.
We will notify when we are re-stocked! We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
The Office of Childhood is seeking the input of Missouri families to ensure our state serves families in the best way possible. Currently, our state is in the Readiness phase (planning stage) to create a Regional Hub which will be accessed through an online site. The Hub will be a place for every family to access resources and services for young children.
Parent Survey for Regional Hub 7 (Marion, Ralls, Monroe, Pike and Shelby counties)
We have plenty of Flu & COVID-19 shot clinics scheduled throughout Pike County in September & October! Some are drive thru events and some will be offered during our resource fairs!
Private pay, most insurances, medicare & medicaid accepted. COVID-19 vaccines are free. Private pay prices: Flu-$25, High Dose-$80, Flubok-$75
Please bring your insurance cards with you! Private Pay, Most Insurances, Medicare & Medicaid accepted.
Our agency recently was able to start a new program “COVID-19 Health Disparities” that is grant-funded and allows our agency to have dedicated Community Health Workers (CHW’s) to assist the community in navigating local resources that they may be in need of, and studying the needs of those effected by the COVID-19 pandemic. With this new program, a new committee was formed; the Pike County COVID-19 Health Disparities Advisory Committee.
This committee is hosting Community Resource Fairs all over Pike County throughout the September and October Months. These resource fairs will have businesses and organizations from Pike County and surrounding areas that have ample resources to help members of our communities seek the assistance they may be in need of. Come and explore the different resources that our communities have to offer!
Pike County Health Department has a limited supply of free at home self-administer test available for any individual 2 years and older. Testing at home is not to be used in place of seeking medical care by your healthcare provider, urgent care, or emergency care. Positive tests taken at home should be reported to our agency.
We will be hosting On-Site COVID-19 testing events in our office parking throughout the year. Please stay up-to-date with us by following us on social media or signing up for our PCHD Newsletters.
NO WALK IN testing will be performed at this time- PLEASE DO NOT ENTER OUR BUILDING IF YOU ARE ILL. YOU MAY PARK AND CALL OUR OFFICE FOR A NURSE TO BRING YOU A TEST. In order for our Public Health Nurses to perform a test and provide you with documentation of your positive or negative test result, scheduled appointments will be required. NO WORK OR SCHOOL EXCUSES WILL BE PROVIDED, only proof of your results.
CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER/URGENT CARE/EMERGENCY ROOM IF:
PCHD PH nursing staff can perform limited testing to individuals in businesses/congregate settings in the community as part of an outbreak investigation, those that are underserved, or on an as needed basis for those who are symptomatic or exposed regardless of vaccine status.
Screening test may be performed for those who are asymptomatic with no known exposure to help prevent further transmission including but not limited to employees in a workplace setting or before/after travel.
UPCOMING ON-SITE TESTING EVENTS:
As a parent, you want to keep your children safe. Routine childhood vaccinations are an important way to ensure that your child and community remain healthy and protected against serious diseases, like measles and whooping cough.
Pike County Health Department encourages parents to make sure children are up to date on routinely recommended vaccines. Well-child visits and check-ups are essential for routine vaccination, even during the pandemic.
You can also review the 2022 easy-to-read immunization schedule recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If you’re pregnant, now is a great time to find a doctor for your baby and schedule a visit to discuss any questions you have about vaccines.
For more information about vaccines and the diseases they prevent, visit these resources from the CDC:
If you have questions about vaccines, talk to your child’s healthcare provider. If you are in need of your child’s shot records we can get copies for you at no charge that will show all of their immunizations that we or your physician has input into the State of Missouri’s Show-Me-Vax system.
We offer many immunizations at little to no cost to you at our Walk-In Clinic; Monday through Friday from 8am-12pm & from 1pm-4pm. Additionally, we offer extended hours prior to the start of the school year to make it easier for you to get your children the immunizations they need for school.
Find us at the Visitors Center Park in Bowling Green (next to Walmart) for our annual BBQ Fundraiser!
All proceeds go to benefit our Public Health Initiatives: ensuring health services are available to all of our community regardless of ability to pay.
