Health Department Offers Free Vaccines to Seniors
Greene County residents 60 and older can receive no-cost immunizations, including Shingrix, pneumonia, RSV, flu and Covid vaccines.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Senior Health
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The Springfield-Greene County Health Department provides free vaccines to Greene County residents aged 60 and older, funded by a grant from the Greene County Senior Citizen Services Fund. Shingrix, pneumonia, Tdap, RSV, flu and Covid vaccines are available.
Why it matters
Immunizations can prevent illness, and for those who do get sick, vaccines help keep the illness from becoming serious. The no-cost option removes a cost barrier for older residents seeking preventive care.
Eligibility starts at age 60, and Shingrix is a two-dose series, according to the health department's program information. Vaccines are administered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the source does not specify how long the grant will fund the program.
The players
Springfield-Greene County Health Department
The local public health agency serving Springfield and Greene County, Missouri, responsible for community immunization and disease prevention programs.
Greene County Senior Citizen Services Fund
A county-level fund that supports services for older residents, providing the grant that pays for the free vaccines.
Peggy Welte
A registered nurse at the Springfield-Greene County Health Department who administers vaccines to eligible residents.
The details
Peggy Welte, a registered nurse at the health department, administers the vaccines. Residents can make an appointment by calling 417-864-1658, and vaccines are given at 227 E. Chestnut Expressway. The health department reports it has plenty of vaccines in stock.
Timeline
Vaccines are administered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Big Picture
The offering reflects the CDC adult immunization schedule, which recommends vaccines such as Shingrix, pneumonia, RSV and flu for older adults. The county grant extends access to these recommended vaccines for Greene County residents 60 and older.
Greene County residents 60 and older can receive free vaccines by calling 417-864-1658 to make an appointment. Eligible adults can get Shingrix, pneumonia, Tdap, RSV, flu and Covid vaccines without cost at the Chestnut Expressway location.
The takeaway
Older adults in Greene County can use this no-cost program to stay current on recommended vaccines and reduce the risk of serious illness. Calling ahead to book a Tuesday or Thursday appointment is the simplest first step.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KSMU Radio.
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