TRENTON, Mo.  — Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group in Trenton announced they are continuing to schedule both initial doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination and booster doses. The next clinic vaccination date is Friday, August 12, and vaccinations/boosters will be offered every other Friday.

Initial doses are available for persons six months and older, and the second dose would be administered 4-8 weeks after the initial dose.

A first booster is available for adults 18 and older who received their second dose of the initial vaccination at least five months ago.

A second booster is available for adults 18 and older, who received their first booster at least four months ago. Persons must also be at least 50 years old or immunocompromised. If under 50 years old, the patient’s primary care provider will determine if the patient is eligible based on their health condition.

Patients receiving a first or second booster must bring their COVID-19 vaccine card with them to the appointment. All patients will be monitored for 15 minutes after the injection. To schedule an appointment, call Wright Memorial Physicians’ Group at 660-358-5750.

Wright Memorial Hospital is a member of Saint Luke’s Health System, which consists of 16 area hospitals and several primary and specialty care practices, and provides a range of inpatient, outpatient, and home care services. Founded as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, our mission includes a commitment to the highest levels of excellence in health care and the advancement of medical research and education. The health system is an aligned organization in which the physicians and hospitals assume responsibility for enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of people in the metropolitan Kansas City area and the surrounding region.