TOPEKA – With the increased presence of the Delta variant in Kansas, local health departments, providers, and community groups are continuing to hold free COVID-19 vaccine and testing clinics. The emergence of the Delta variant poses a dangerous risk to communities across Kansas. As the school year begins, health departments statewide will continue to offer vaccine clinics at local schools.
This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine (also know as Comirnaty) for people 16 years of age and older. The Pfizer vaccine continues to be available for people 12-15 years of age and for the administration of a third dose in moderately or severely immunocompromised people through emergency use authorization.
Additionally, the FDA’s emergency use authorization covers patients 18 and older to receive the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Moderna began the application for full FDA approval in June, nearly a month after Pfizer/BioNTech. Full approval is anticipated in several weeks. Johnson & Johnson has stated they will begin the approval process later this year.
As of August 23, 2021, 51.4% of Kansans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The events listed below are part of a sustained effort to mobilize Kansans to get vaccinated and/or tested to stop the spread of COVID-19 to protect themselves and loved ones. Free testing is available to everyone in Kansas, regardless of vaccination status and even if you have been tested before.
The vast majority of new COVID-19 cases in the State of Kansas are the Delta variant. This variant continues to cause the number of cases to rise at the level that was seen in November 2020.
The Delta variant is highly contagious, more than twice as contagious as previous variants. The greatest concern is for those who are unvaccinated. Data shows that this variant causes more severe illness in people who are unvaccinated. The COVID-19 vaccines reduce a person’s risk of contracting the virus, including this variant. Additionally, it has been shown to prevent severe disease and death.
Events are listed below by county and then by date. Events marked with a (*) are student focused clinics taking place at schools.
Chase County
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
What: Kansas Turnpike Authority, Vaccine and Testing Event
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson
Where: Matfield Green S.A., Kansas Turnpike Mile Post 97, Cassoday, KS 66842
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday, September 2, 2021
What: Kansas Turnpike Authority, Vaccine and Testing Event
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson
Where: Matfield Green S.A., Kansas Turnpike Mile Post 97, Cassoday, KS 66842
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday, September 3, 2021
What: Kansas Turnpike Authority, Vaccine and Testing Event
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson
Where: Matfield Green S.A., Kansas Turnpike Mile Post 97, Cassoday, KS 66842
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Douglas County
Friday, August 27, 2021
What: Kaw River Roots Festival, Testing Event
Where: Abe & Jake’s Landing, 8 E 6th St, Lawrence, KS
Hours: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, August 28, 2021
What: Kaw River Roots Festival, Testing Event
Where: Abe & Jake’s Landing, 8 E 6th St, Lawrence, KS
Hours: 1:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Johnson County
Friday, August 27, 2021
What: West Park Center, Vaccine Event
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer
Where: West Park Center, 9780 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS
Hours: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Leavenworth County
Saturday, August 28, 2021
What: United Methodist Church, Vaccine Event
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer and Moderna
Where: Bethel AME, 411 Kiowa St, Leavenworth, KS
Hours: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Reno County
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
What: Reno Co. Food Pantry, Vaccine and Testing Event
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson
Where: 700 N Walnut St, Hutchinson, KS
Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
What: Reno Co. Food Pantry, Vaccine and Testing Event
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson
Where: 700 N Walnut St, Hutchinson, KS
Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Riley County
Friday, August 27, 2021
What: Riley Co. Health Department, Vaccine Event
Vaccines Offered: Johnson & Johnson
Where: Manhattan Arts Center, 1520 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS
Hours: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
What: Riley Co. Health Department, Testing Event
Where: Manhattan Mall, 100 Manhattan Town Center, Manhattan, KS
Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sedgwick County
Monday, August 30, 2021
What: United Methodist Open Door, Vaccine and Testing Event
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson
Where: 2130 E 21st St, Wichita KS
Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
What: Christian Faith Center, Vaccine and Testing Event
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson
Where: Christian Faith Center, 1130 South Broadway St, Wichita, KS
Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Shawnee County
Thursday, August 26, 2021
What: HME Inc., Vaccine Event
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer
Where: HME, 2828 NW Button Rd, Topeka, KS
Hours: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
*Wednesday, September 1, 2021*
What: Shawnee Heights Middle School, Vaccine Event
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer and Moderna
Where: SHMS, 4335 SE Shawnee Heights Rd, Tecumseh, KS
Hours: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
What: Kansas Turnpike Authority, Vaccine and Testing Event
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson
Where: Topeka S.A., Kansas Turnpike Mile Post 188, Topeka KS
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday, September 2, 2021
What: Kansas Turnpike Authority, Vaccine and Testing Event
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson
Where: Topeka S.A., Kansas Turnpike Mile Post 188, Topeka KS
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday, September 3, 2021
What: Kansas Turnpike Authority, Vaccine and Testing Event
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson
Where: Topeka S.A., Kansas Turnpike Mile Post 188, Topeka KS
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sumner County
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
What: Kansas Turnpike Authority, Vaccine and Testing Event
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson
Where: Belle Plaine S.A., Kansas Turnpike Mile Post 26, Belle Plaine, KS
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday, September 2, 2021
What: Kansas Turnpike Authority, Vaccine and Testing Event
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson
Where: Belle Plaine S.A., Kansas Turnpike Mile Post 26, Belle Plaine, KS
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday, September 3, 2021
What: Kansas Turnpike Authority, Vaccine and Testing Event
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson
Where: Belle Plaine S.A., Kansas Turnpike Mile Post 26, Belle Plaine, KS
Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wyandotte County
Thursday, August 26, 2021
What: Cross-Lines Community Outreach, Vaccine and Testing Event
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson
Where: 736 Shawnee Ave, Kansas City, KS
Hours: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday, August 28, 2021
What: Mason Temple Church of God in Christ, Vaccine and Testing Event
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson
Where: 554 Washington Blvd, Kansas City, KS
Hours: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Thursday, September 2, 2021
What: Cross-Lines Community Outreach, Vaccine and Testing Event
Vaccines Offered: Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson
Where: 736 Shawnee Ave, Kansas City, KS
Hours: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Please note, additional vaccine and testing events may be happening in communities across the state. Please check with your local health department for events that may not be listed.
To find a free testing location in your community, or guidance about who should get tested, visit: knowbeforeyougoKS.com.
To learn more about the vaccines and schedule a vaccination appointment, visit: kansasvaccine.gov/