The Missouri National Guard, Ozarks Healthcare, Howell County Health Department and City of West Plains are holding a mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic today at the West Plains Civic Center.
The clinic is not open to the public, the individuals receiving vaccinations today were contacted by either Ozarks Healthcare or the Howell County Health Department yesterday (1/28). Only individuals who fall under Phase 1a and 1b – Tier 1 and Tier 2 are being vaccinated.
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Phase 1b -Tier 1 is “Protecting those who keep us safe and help us during an emergency”:
- Public Health Administrators and Staff
- Law Enforcement
- Fire Services
- Corrections
- Emergency Management
- Public Works
- Emergency Services
Phase 1b – Tier 2 is “Protecting those who are at increased risk for severe illness:”
- Anyone 65 and older
- Any adults with:
- Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- COPD
- Heart Conditions
- Weakened immune system due to organ transplant
- Severe obesity (BMI >40)
- Pregnancy
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
- Individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities such as Down Syndrome
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