If you're looking for medical services such as physicals or vaccinations in St. Louis, Missouri, you have several options. The Department of Health recommends that all residents stay up to date with their vaccines, especially against COVID-19, influenza and the vaccines that are required for children to attend school. Vaccines are now available to everyone over 6 months old.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the City of St. Louis suggest going to Vaccines.gov and entering your zip code to find the closest and most convenient place to receive the vaccine. The MPOX virus continues to spread in the St. Louis area, and local public health departments are working with local partner clinics to administer MPOX vaccines.
The Missouri Department of Health and Services for the Elderly recently broadened the requirements for receiving the MPOX vaccine to include anyone who may be exposed to MPOX (sometimes referred to as pre-exposure prophylaxis or PrEP). The vaccine consists of a series of two doses, 28 days apart, and helps prevent the spread of MPOX. The St. Louis Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend getting vaccinated against influenza every year starting at 6 months of age as the first and most important step in protecting against this serious illness.
Louis Department of Health has created a vaccine toolkit in collaboration with the Saint Louis Science Center to help increase awareness and understanding about vaccines in disease prevention. Additionally, BJC Medical Group Convenient Care at Wentzville provides same-day care for minor illnesses and injuries for patients. Your co-pay is often the same as a primary care visit, which is often less expensive than a visit to an urgent care center or emergency room. The Convenient Care offers on-site x-rays, laboratory analysis and COVID-19 testing.
According to Missouri health laws and regulations, students must have proper vaccinations and provide verification to attend school, unless they have the appropriate exemption card on file. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Travelers' Health website provides information on recommended vaccines and health alerts.
