COVID-19 Vaccines

At this time, BCMH does not offer COVID-19 vaccines, but we are working toward availability in our Family Care Clinics.

Safety and Efficacy

We agree with the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) that COVID-19 vaccines are the most effective tool against this disease to prevent serious illness and death.   

  • COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. 
  • COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of people spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.
  • Some people may have side effects after one or both doses of the vaccine. This indicates your body is building immunity against the disease. Side effects can last a few days.
  • The COVID-19 vaccine cannot give you COVID-19.
  • Millions of Americans have received the vaccine under the most intense safety monitoring in U.S. history. See more data on Missouri’s current dashboard.
  • Vaccination works better when we do it together.

Talk to your health care provider if you have questions or concerns about COVID-19 vaccines, or if you have underlying conditions that put you at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19.

What does the CoVID-19 Vaccine Cost?

At this time, COVID-19 vaccines are available to all at no out-of-pocket cost.

Availability

COVID-19 vaccines are widely available including local pharmacies and other chain pharmacies in the region like CVS and Walgreens. Currently, BCMH does not provide COVID-19 vaccines.

Find additional vaccine sources or vaccine events using Missouri’s COVID-19 Vaccine Navigator or call Missouri’s COVID-19 hotline at 877-435-8411.

Who Needs a Booster?

The following information is from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS):

  • Third doses of Pfizer (given at least 28 days after second dose) are currently authorized under an amended EUA for immunocompromised individuals ages 12 and up. Third doses of Moderna (given at least 28 days after second dose) are also authorized under an amended EUA for immunocompromised individuals ages 18 and up. Booster doses of Pfizer (given at least 6 months after initial series) are available for those 18 and up and at high risk for severe illness or exposure.
  • Third doses of Moderna (given at least 28 days after second dose) are also authorized under an amended EUA for immunocompromised individuals ages 18 and up.
  • Booster doses of Pfizer (given at least 6 months after initial series) are available for those 18 and up and at high risk for severe illness or exposure.
  • Booster doses of Moderna (given at least 6 months after initial series) are available for those 18 and up and at high risk for severe illness or exposure.
  • Booster doses of Johnson & Johnson (given at least 2 months after an initial series) are available for those 18 and up.
  • Booster doses may be mixed and matched in eligible individuals after the completion of a primary vaccination series.

For the Unvaccinated

Vaccines will help us move closer to ending the pandemic, but if you are not fully vaccinated, you still need to use all the tools we have available to slow the spread of COVID-19. This is especially important during times of high transmission in your community.

Have questions? Find answers about COVID-19 vaccines from trusted sources.