Sedgwick County's COVID-19 Vaccine Update

April 6, 2021

Sedgwick County Health Department Weekly Vaccine Review

March 29 through April 5

Number of People Who Received Dose 1

11,821

Number of People Who Received Dose 2 or

One-Dose Vaccine

11,096

Total Doses Dispensed

22,917

There was no vaccine update during today's Board of County Commissioners Staff Meeting.

Building Bridges to Better Health: Celebrating National Public Health Week

This year, National Public Health Week is recognized April 5-11. Remember to thank a public health worker and the Sedgwick County Health Department for their support during the COVID-19 pandemic and for their work everyday to keep our community healthy and safe.

These public health professionals work to provide access to affordable health care, reduce the spread of infectious diseases and health threats, and educate for a healthier, stronger, and safer community. They play an important role in the public health and well-being of our community.

Schedule an Appointment

To schedule an appointment with the County, the individual or the individual’s representative must register on behalf of the resident online: https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/covid-19/vaccine/schedule/

If an online appointment cannot be made, residents or a representative may dial (316) 660-1029 to schedule an appointment over the phone.

If a person with a severe medical risk has received medical advice to not go to a large vaccine clinic, such as the community vaccination site at 223 S. Main, please call SCHD at (316) 660-1029 to schedule an appointment for the drive-thru clinic. The drive-thru clinic is also open to residents with mobility difficulties.

People with appointments will have the following locations to receive the vaccine Mondays through Saturdays.

223 S. Main, Wichita | Former Central Library | Clinic for people age 16 and older

777 E. Waterman, Wichita | Wichita Transit Operations | Drive-thru clinic for people age 16 and older who received medical advice to not to go to a large vaccine clinic or who have mobility difficulties

Please arrive to your vaccine appointment no more than 15 minutes early and plan to allow at least 45 minutes for the vaccine appointment. The earlier you arrive to your appointment, the longer you have to wait on site.

For people who prefer to speak in a language other than English, no-cost interpreting services are available at the vaccine clinic at 223 S. Main to help you receive a vaccine.

Vaccine Questions

Contact your medical provider prior to the vaccine appointment if you have questions about how the vaccine may interact with your medical condition and medications you take.

Please direct general questions about the COVID-19 vaccine to (316) 660-1022; this line is not for scheduling appointments.

County Pledge

As more vaccine is received, the Sedgwick County Health Department will vaccinate more people while following guidance from CDC, KDHE, and Sedgwick County Health Officer Dr. Garold Minns. The vaccination schedule is designed to assure that all who want to be vaccinated will have that opportunity. The implementation of the vaccination schedule is dependent on the manufacturing and distribution schedule from vaccine providers. The County will not schedule more appointments than the vaccine available.

Sedgwick County's COVID-19 and Vaccine Resources:

www.sedgwickcounty.org/covid-19

www.sedgwickcounty.org/covid-19/vaccine/