City of Joplin holds phone scheduling event for Covid-19 vaccine.

Today, February 18th, the City of Joplin held a scheduling phone line event at 9 am to fill 27 appointments for Covid-19 vaccinations.

This clinic is open to Missourians who are in the Priority Phases of Phase 1A and Phase 1B – Tier 1 and Phase 1B – Tier 2. 

Tier 2 of Phase 1B offers vaccine to people age 65 and older and those with illnesses that put them at higher risk of getting seriously sick from COVID-19. Those conditions include cancer, intellectual or developmental disabilities, pregnancy, kidney disease, diabetes, and heart conditions. Individuals in these groups should contact their local pharmacy or health care provider to access the vaccine. For details of these phases, visit https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/priority/.

Appointments will be scheduled between 1:30 p.m. to 4:15 pm on Friday, February 19 at the Joplin Health Department.

You must have an appointment to get the vaccine.