If you fit within the criteria noted below and would like to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 (Comirnaty) Vaccine, we are now accepting both scheduled and walk-in vaccination appointments at our Family Health Center in Lakin.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Eligible Groups
CDC recommends everyone 12 years and older should get a COVID-19 vaccination to help protect against COVID-19.
This means all individuals 12 years of age and older are now eligible to receive the a COVID-19 Vaccine. Widespread vaccination is a critical tool to help stop the pandemic. People who are fully vaccinated can resume activities that they did prior to the pandemic. Children 12 years and older are able to get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.
If you are 18+ years of age or the parent/legal guardian of a child 12-17 years of age who would like to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, please call us at 620-355-7550 to schedule an appointment, walk-in to our Lakin clinic Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm or Saturdays from 9-11am, or visit our Vaccine Information page to learn more. Please note that all adolescents 12-17 years of age must have parental/legal guardian provide consent for them to receive the COVID-19 Vaccine.
Third dose for immunocompromised individuals
The CDC recommends a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals. Individuals are eligible to receive an additional (3rd) dose if he/she:
- Received 2 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine and it has been at least 28 days after administration of the second dose
- Is moderately to severely immunocompromised, meaning the individual is actively/has:
- receiving cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
- undergoing treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress the immune response
- received an organ transplant and is taking medicine to suppress the immune system
- received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or is taking medicine to suppress the immune system
- moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency
- advanced or untreated HIV infection
If individuals are actively undergoing cancer treatment, have had a solid organ transplantation, or are diagnosed with conditions that are considered to have an equivalent level of immunocompromise, the individual will need to receive an order from his/her appropriate care team before scheduling an appointment.
If you are moderately or severely immunocompromised, please be sure to talk to your health care provider about whether you need to get an additional dose and whether you will need to pause your treatment or medication before or after getting an additional dose of the vaccine.
Booster dose
COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are available for the following Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine recipients who completed their initial series at least 6 months ago and are:
- 65 years and older
- Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings
- Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions
- Age 18+ who work in high-risk settings
- Age 18+ who live in high-risk settings
Upcoming Eligible Groups
Children 5 – 11 years old
Pfizer/BioNTech has announced it is preparing to apply for Emergency Use Authorization for a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for individuals ages 5 through 11. The vaccine would be a third of the dosage that is currently administered to individuals 12 and older, and would require a second dose 21 days later. A vaccine has not been authorized by the FDA. Please continue to watch the website for updates as the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and CDC are working to finalize plans regarding a vaccine for individuals ages 5-11, pending FDA approval.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine has not yet been authorized for children under 12 by the FDA under Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) or recommended by the CDC at this time.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
At Kearny County Hospital, we are currently administering the Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty) COVID-19 Vaccine and have also provided the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine:
| Pfizer-BioNTech | Moderna |
| · FDA approved Full Authorization for individuals 16 years of age and older
· FDA approved Emergency use authorization (EUA) for
· A mRNA vaccine · NOT a live virus · Injected into the upper arm (intramuscular injection) · Given in 2 doses, spaced 3 weeks apart. If you receive one dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, you should receive a second dose of this same vaccine within the allotted time frame (doses can be given 17-25 days apart if needed). · A 3rd dose is recommended at least 28 days after the 2nd dose for patients who are immunocompromised (under EUA) Common side effects include: tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, fever, injection site swelling, injection site pain, injection site redness, nausea, feeling unwell, and swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy). These symptoms are temporary and tend to only last 24-48 hours. |
· FDA approved Emergency use authorization (EUA) for individuals 18 years of age and older
· A mRNA vaccine · NOT a live virus · Injected into the upper arm (intramuscular injection) · Given in 2 doses, spaced 4 weeks apart. If you receive one dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine, you should receive a second dose of this same vaccine within the allotted time frame (doses can be given 28 days apart if needed). Common side effects include: tiredness, headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, fever, injection site swelling, injection site pain, injection site redness, nausea, and feeling unwell. These symptoms are temporary and tend to only last a few days. |
Receiving the vaccine is your choice. Vaccines work with your immune system so your body will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed by helping your body develop immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19 without becoming seriously ill. The goal of vaccinating is to stop the spread of COVID-19 to others whose immune systems may not be able to handle the virus. Stopping a pandemic requires using all the tools available. Vaccines are in addition to, not in replacement of, the preventative measures already in place. Other steps, like covering your mouth and nose with a mask, hand washing, and staying at least 6 feet away from others help reduce your chance of being exposed to the virus or spreading it to others.
Get Your Vaccine
Kearny County Hospital’s Family Health Center is providing walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations at the Lakin clinic. Stop by during the hours listed below to get your COVID-19 vaccine.
- Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm
- Saturday from 9-11am
Click the tiles below to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine:
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Other COVID-19 Resources
Kearny County Hospital is pleased to offer informational resources on COVID-19 in a variety of languages to serve our diverse community.
The flyers linked below feature a QR code to a video of frequently asked questions about COVID, and a QR code to the Finney County COVID website where those eligible can register for the vaccine. Simply select the flyer in your language and scan the QR codes with the camera app on your smartphone to access these resources.
All of the FAQ videos can also be found below for easy viewing. If you’d like to access the Finney County COVID website without scanning a QR code, click here.
Thank you to the incredible minority leaders and interpreters in our community who volunteered their time and language skills to provide this information to our patient population.
English Flyer
Volante Español
نشرة عربية
မြန်မာလူမျိုး
Karen Flyer
Pleutdeutsch Flyer
Quiche Flyer
Rohingya Flyer
Somali Flyer
Tigrinya Flyer
tờ rơi tiếng việt
English FAQs
Preguntas frecuentes en español
الأسئلة الشائعة باللغة العربية
မြန်မာမကြာခဏမေးလေ့ရှိသောမေးခွန်းများ
Karen FAQs
Pleutdeutsch FAQs
Quiche FAQs
Rohingya FAQs
Su’aalaha Soomaaliyeed
Tigrinya FAQs
Câu hỏi thường gặp bằng tiếng Việt
