September 18, 2024
Updated: October 23, 2025
Kansas City, Kan.— As fall approaches, so does vaccination season. The University of Kansas Health System recommends immunizations for optimal preventive healthcare. We encourage our patients to remain up to date on vaccinations to help keep themselves, their loved ones and their communities healthy and safe.Your annual flu shot
An annual flu shot reduces your risk of contracting influenza and helps decrease the severity of illness should you become sick with the flu. Learn more about influenza, and reach out to your primary care provider’s office by phone or MyChart message to schedule your vaccination.
Protect against RSV
Adults older than 60 and those in weeks 32-36 of pregnancy should consider RSV vaccination. Ask your primary care provider about eligibility and availability.
Is a seasonal COVID-19 shot right for you?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers recommended vaccination schedules for adults and children.
Our teams at the health system will provide COVID-19 vaccination to any patient 6 months and older. We recommend a shared clinical decision-making approach. This means you should discuss your concerns or risk factors with your (or a dependent’s) provider (physician or advanced practice provider) or pharmacist and make the decision you together feel is right for your needs.
Continued COVID-19 vaccination protects from serious illness, hospitalization and death.
Most insurance plans cover vaccinations. Check with your carrier to verify your coverage and any cost to you. Depending upon plans, patients could be responsible for vaccine administration fees or copays.
We now have COVID-19 vaccines. Vaccination is by appointment only. Call your primary care provider’s office or self-schedule in MyChart.
Continue to practice the pillars of infection prevention and control – hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes, and keeping your distance or masking when experiencing symptoms of illness – to help keep yourself and those around you safe during respiratory illness season.
How to get vaccinated
- In the Kansas City metro area
The health system is providing flu vaccinations to currently eligible patients by appointment only. Depending on insurance coverage, eligibility and availability, RSV vaccination may also be available by appointment. Contact your provider’s office by phone or MyChart message to schedule. You may receive vaccinations in conjunction with upcoming scheduled care.
- In Great Bend
Great Bend-area patients can get their flu shots by scheduling an appointment with family medicine or walk in to convenient care at St. Rose Medical Pavilion. For RSV vaccines and updates on COVID-19 vaccine availability, contact the Barton County Health Department.
- In your community
You may choose to receive vaccinations at a local community provider. MyChart users, visit your account and upload the details afterward. Keep your medical record current and your care team informed.