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315 W 75th St, Kansas City, MO 64114315 W 75th St
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, W 75th St, Kansas City - 315 W 75th St, Kansas City

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330 NE Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64155330 NE Barry Rd
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, NE Barry Rd, Kansas City - 330 NE Barry Rd

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13101 State Line Rd, Kansas City, MO 6414513101 State Line Rd
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, State Line Rd, Kansas City - 13101 State Line Rd, Kansas City

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200 Southwest Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108200 Southwest Blvd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
2.5(6 reviews)
Concentra Urgent Care, Crossroads - 200 Southwest Blvd
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2300 Main St, Kansas City, MO 641082300 Main St
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3027 Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO 641283027 Prospect Ave
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599 Armour Rd, North Kansas City, MO 64116599 Armour Rd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
1.0(6 reviews)
Concentra Urgent Care, North Kansas City - 599 Armour Rd, North Kansas City
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1914 Swift St, North Kansas City, MO 641161914 Swift St
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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3845 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 641113845 Broadway Blvd
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2800 Clay Edwards Dr, Kansas City, MO 641162800 Clay Edwards Dr
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6401 E Front St, Kansas City, MO 641206401 E Front St
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
Concentra Urgent Care, Executive Park - 6401 E Front St, Kansas City
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6501 E Commerce Ave, Kansas City, MO 641206501 E Commerce Ave
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
1.0(2 reviews)
Concentra Urgent Care, Front Street - 6501 E Commerce Ave, Kansas City
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2650 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Fairway, KS 662052650 Shawnee Mission Pkwy
Open until 6:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 6:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
1.0(3 reviews)
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3035 N 22nd St, Kansas City, KS 661043035 N 22nd St
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4214 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 661064214 Kansas Ave
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
3.5(3 reviews)
Concentra Urgent Care, Kansas Avenue - 4214 Kansas Ave, Kansas City
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2630 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 641192630 NE Vivion Rd
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Walgreens - 2630 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City
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2316 E Meyer Blvd, Kansas City, MO 641322316 E Meyer Blvd
4.98(3 reviews)
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5555 W 58th St, Mission, KS 662025555 W 58th St
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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5601 NE Antioch Rd, Gladstone, MO 641195601 NE Antioch Rd
Open until 9:00 pm
  • Mon 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Tue 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Wed 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Thu 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Fri 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
1.0(5 reviews)
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4990 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 641194990 NE Vivion Rd
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City - 4990 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City

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1333 Meadowlark Ln, Kansas City, KS 661021333 Meadowlark Ln
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  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • TueUnknown
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  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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1.0(1 reviews)
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11200 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 6405211200 E Winner Rd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
3.0(2 reviews)
This clinic has shorter than average waiting periods

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I have had 2 visits the first was in the Higginsville office and one was in the Blue Springs office. Both visits were amazing. Love these people.
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1601 Meadowlark Ln, Kansas City, KS 661021601 Meadowlark Ln
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon11:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue11:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed11:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu11:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri11:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • SatUnknown
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7500 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 641147500 Wornall Rd
Open until10:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Walgreens - 7500 Wornall Rd
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7301 Mission Rd, Prairie Village, KS 662087301 Mission Rd
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6344 N Chatham Ave, Kansas City, MO 641516344 N Chatham Ave
4.9(24 reviews)
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5440 NW 64th St, Kansas City, MO 641515440 NW 64th St
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, NW 64th St, Kansas City - 5440 NW 64th St, Kansas City

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7501 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 662047501 Metcalf Ave
Open until 5:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sat 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sun 8:30 am - 7:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Metcalf Ave, Overland Park - 7501 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park

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7500 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 662047500 Metcalf Ave
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Walgreens - 7500 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park
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10000 E 66 Terrace, Raytown, MO 6413310000 E 66 Terrace
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9300 E Gregory Blvd, Raytown, MO 641339300 E Gregory Blvd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun10:30 am - 5:00 pm
Walgreens - 9300 E Gregory Blvd
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7642 N Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 641187642 N Oak Trafficway
Open until10:00 pm
  • Mon 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Tue 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Wed 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Thu 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Fri 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 2:00 pm
3.8(10 reviews)
I’ve been here twice and all the staff is really nice. I really like the Nurse Practioner she is amazing. She was very attentive to myself as well as my son.
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6185 NW Jefferson St, Parkville, MO 641526185 NW Jefferson St
1.36(32 reviews)
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11021 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Shawnee, KS 6620311021 Shawnee Mission Pkwy
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 5:00 pm
1.0(4 reviews)
Walgreens - 11021 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Shawnee
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9100 W 74th St, Overland Park, KS 662039100 W 74th St
4.52(53 reviews)
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3825 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 640553825 S Noland Rd
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, S Noland Rd, Independence - 3825 S Noland Rd, Independence

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9490 E State Rte 350, Raytown, MO 641339490 E State Rte 350
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
4.2(5 reviews)
CareNow Urgent Care, Raytown - 9490 E State Rte 350, Raytown
Excellent care. Professional and patient based care. Used this facility many times.
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3915 S Noland Rd, Independence, MO 640553915 S Noland Rd
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Walgreens - 3915 S Noland Rd, Independence
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6365 Lewis Dr, Parkville, MO 641526365 Lewis Dr
Open until 5:30 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Walgreens - 6365 Lewis Dr, Parkville
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1150 N 75th Pl, Kansas City, KS 661121150 N 75th Pl
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501 NW Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64155501 NW Barry Rd
Open until10:00 pm
  • Mon12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Tue12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Wed12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Thu12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Fri12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 8:00 pm
5.0(3 reviews)
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401 NE Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO 64155401 NE Barry Rd
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3500 W 95th St, Leawood, KS 662063500 W 95th St
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
3.0(6 reviews)
CareNow Urgent Care, Leawood - 3500 W 95th St, Leawood
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8781 N Platte Purchase Dr, Kansas City, MO 641558781 N Platte Purchase Dr
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • SunClosed
4.0(11 reviews)
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373 W 101st Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64114373 W 101st Terrace
Open until 8:30 pm
  • Mon 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Tue 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Wed 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Thu 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Fri 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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9411 N Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 641559411 N Oak Trafficway
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pm
2.72(25 reviews)
My husband and have been seeing Dr. Dibernardo for years. We also took our children there when they were growing up. I have nothing but good to say. We don't have to wait, they are friendly, it is clean, and we have always had our health care needs met.
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9507 Antioch Rd, Overland Park, KS 662129507 Antioch Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
3.8(15 reviews)
CareNow Urgent Care, Overland Park North - 9507 Antioch Rd, Overland Park
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8300 N Church Rd, Kansas City, MO 641588300 N Church Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
4.5(6 reviews)
I was seen on Sunday morning. Everyone was very friendly and personable. From the front desk lady, nurse, x-ray tech to the Dr they were all compassionate and made me feel comfortable.
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1901 W Kansas St, Liberty, MO 640681901 W Kansas St
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, W Kansas St, Liberty - 1901 W Kansas St, Liberty

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18675 East 39th St S, Independence, MO 6405718675 East 39th St S
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Shingles Vaccine FAQs

  • Where can I get a shingles vaccine in Kansas City?

    In general, shingles vaccines will be available at Kansas City-area urgent care centers, retail clinics, primary care doctor offices and local pharmacies. While walk-in appointments are typically available, booking a visit online will reduce your wait time and ensure you protect yourself from shingles faster.

  • How can I book a shingles vaccine in Kansas City?

    Regardless of the kind of vaccination you are seeking, Solv can help you book an appointment. Simply search for Kansas City-area doctors, find a provider, and book the most convenient time for you. Be sure to include “shingles vaccine” or “vaccine consultation” as your reason for visit, and bring any relevant travel plans and previous immunization records.

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  • Who should get a shingles vaccine?

    You should get the shingles vaccine if you are at high risk for getting it or if you are experiencing symptoms. It is recommended that individuals 60 and older get the shingles vaccine, as this is when the risk of contraction is high. Even if you have previously contracted shingles, you should get the vaccine to prevent or mitigate future cases. The shingles vaccine is not recommended by the CDC for anyone younger than 60 because it has not yet been thoroughly studied in those age groups.

  • How much does a shingles vaccine cost in Kansas City?

    Without insurance, a shingles vaccine and the consultation generally preceding it can cost anywhere from $200 to $250.

  • Is a shingles vaccine covered by my insurance?

    All Medicare part D and most private health insurance plans cover the shingles vaccine. Typically, you will have to cover a co-payment for the consultation and, in some cases, the vaccine itself.

  • How well does the shingles vaccine work?

    The shingles vaccine, according to the CDC, is 97 percent effective in preventing shingles in people aged 50 to 69 who have a strong immune system, and 91 percent effective in people aged 70 and up who have a weak immune system. It goes on to claim that in people with weakened immune systems, the shingles vaccine is 68 percent to 91 percent effective in preventing shingles. According to the CDC, the Shingrix vaccine is 91 percent effective in preventing long-term nerve damage from shingles in people 50 years and older, and 89 percent effective in adults 70 years and older.

  • How often do you need to get the shingles vaccine?

    The CDC recommends that people over 50 receive just two doses of the shingles vaccination, separated by two to six months. Adults aged 19 and above with a weakened immune system should have a second dose of the shingles vaccine one to two months after the first.

  • How long after the shingles vaccine are you contagious?

    According to the CDC, shingles is a contagious virus that only infects those who have already had chickenpox. The CDC recommends getting the shingles vaccination even if you've already had chickenpox.

Kansas City Shingles Vaccine

The shingles vaccine can help reduce your risk of getting shingles and related complications, such as long-term nerve discomfort. Knowing more about this vaccine and what it can do for you and your family will help you make better health decisions for yourself and your family.

About the shingles

Shingles is a painful, blistering skin rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus. According to the National Library of Medicine, the varicella-zoster virus is the same virus that causes chickenpox (NLM).

Your body goes into dormancy once you've experienced chickenpox. According to the National Library of Medicine, the chickenpox virus can reactivate and produce shingles if it does so several years later.

According to the National Library of Medicine, people over 60 who had chickenpox before the age of 12 months are most likely to develop shingles. You may be more susceptible to shingles if your immune system has been weakened by illness or medicines.

Shingles Symptoms

According to the National Library of Medicine, the main symptom of shingles is a painful skin rash that starts on the spine and wraps around to the front of the chest or abdomen. Some people may develop rashes around their eyes, lips, and ears, according to the National Library of Medicine.

Before rashes appear, pain, tingling, and burning on one side of the body are common symptoms, according to the National Library of Medicine. Following these feelings, red skin patches and little blisters appear, which rupture open to form small, dry, crusty sores. Shingles sores usually heal in two to three weeks with no scarring.

According to the National Library of Medicine, other shingles symptoms include:

  • Fever and chills
  • Headache
  • Malaise
  • Joint pain
  • Muscle weakness
  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Drooping eyelid
  • Hearing loss
  • Vision problems
  • Taste problems

How to contract the shingles

The varicella-zoster virus reactivates in your body after you've had chickenpox, resulting in shingles. According to the CDC, you cannot receive shingles from someone else who has it. Chickenpox can, however, be contracted from someone who has shingles, increasing your chances of developing shingles later.

According to the National Library of Medicine, no one knows why the varicella-zoster virus suddenly becomes active again years later. According to the findings, many people who had mild cases of chickenpox are unaware they even had the virus in the first place.

What vaccines can help prevent shingles?

Two doses of the Shingrix shingles vaccination can prevent shingles. The Shingrix vaccine, according to the CDC, can also reduce your risk of shingles complications. According to the business, this shingles shot, which is given in the upper arm, is more than 90% effective in preventing shingles in people 50 and older with a good immune system.

Should I get the shingles vaccine?

The CDC recommends shingles immunization for adults aged 50 and up, as well as those aged 19 and up, who have compromised immune systems as a result of disease or pharmaceutical therapy. It also recommends having the shingles vaccination if you've had shingles and/or chickenpox in the past, as well as if you've had another shingles vaccine called Zostavax, which is no longer available in the United States.

What are the side effects?

The shingles vaccine, according to the CDC, can induce temporary side effects that make it difficult to accomplish ordinary tasks for two to three days.

The following are some of the possible shingles vaccine side effects:

  • Sore arm with mild to moderate pain
  • Redness and swelling at the injection site
  • Tiredness
  • Muscle pain
  • Headache
  • Fever and chills
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea

According to the CDC, side effects are more common in younger people, and you may have a reaction to the shingles injection after both doses. It is recommended that you take over-the-counter pain medicines such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen if you experience side effects after getting the shingles vaccine.

According to the CDC, another possible side effect of the shingles vaccine is Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). GBS is a rare but dangerous illness in which your immune system targets the peripheral neurological system, which controls the nerves in your brain and spinal cord, according to the National Library of Medicine.

Can I get a shingles vaccine if I’m younger than 50?

According to the CDC, you should only get the shingles vaccine if you are at least 19 years old and have a weakened immune system due to disease or medications used to treat a disease if you are under 50 years old and have a weakened immune system due to disease or medications used to treat a disease. Consult your health-care professional if you have any concerns.

Will Medicare or my health insurance pay for a shingles vaccine?

The shingles vaccine is covered by most Medicare prescription drug plans, such as Part D, but not by Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) or Medicare Part B, according to Medicare.gov (Medical Insurance). Your health insurance plan may or may not cover the shingles vaccine, depending on the type of policy you have. To see if the shingles vaccine is covered under your plan, contact Medicare or your health insurance provider.

Sources

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  1. Shingles (February 4, 2022)
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  2. Shingles (Herpes Zoster) Transmission (July 1, 2019)
    https://www.cdc.gov/shingles/about/transmission.html
  3. What Everyone Should Know about the Shingles Vaccine (Shingrix) (January 24, 2022)
    https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd/shingles/public/shingrix/index.html
  4. Guillain-Barre Syndrome (November 26, 2021)
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  6. Frequently Asked Questions About Shingrix (January 24, 2022)
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