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Vaccines

Content added June 25, 2025

Different vaccines work in different ways, but every vaccine helps the body’s immune system learn how to fight germs. It typically takes a few weeks for protection to develop after vaccination, but that protection can last a lifetime. A few vaccines, such as those for tetanus or seasonal flu, require occasional booster doses to maintain the body’s defenses. Immunity is the body’s way of preventing disease. Vaccines can prevent common diseases that used to seriously harm or even kill infants, children, and adults.

Before a new vaccine is ever given to people, a lot of lab testing is done. Once testing in people begins, it can still take years before clinical studies are complete, and the vaccine is licensed. Vaccines, like medicine, can have some side effects. But most people who get vaccinated have only mild side effects or none at all. Serious, long-lasting side effects are extremely rare. We know they are rare because CDC tracks and investigates reports of serious side effects. For additional information about vaccines for children, click here. Reasons to Vaccinate | Childhood Vaccines | CDC.  Click here for vaccine information for adults: Source:  Vaccines & Immunizations | Vaccines & Immunizations | CDC.

You can receive vaccines/immunizations for yourself and your children at your primary care provider’s office. Vaccines are also available at Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services at 701 E. Broadway, 573-874-7249. Vaccines are covered by insurance. Public Health and Human Services has a special program that can pay for vaccines if you do not have insurance. See link below for additional information about vaccines.

Immunizations - City of Columbia Missouri

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Celebrate Recovery - Columbia

Content updated Nov. 14, 2023

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12 step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain or addiction of any kind. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling your life.

Thursday’s 7PM. Refreshments served.

211 Benton St.
Columbia, MO 65203
573-442-4121


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Marriage and Family Counseling Center

Couples and Marriage, Individual, Family, Children/Teens, Pre-Marital

Content updated Oct. 14, 2024

Marriage & Family Counseling Center is based in West Columbia, MO, and is a comprehensive counseling center for the whole family. We offer professional counseling and professional life coaching for children, teens, college students, adult individuals, premarital couples, couples in all stages of their relationship and families.

2012 Cherry Hill Drive
Suite 102 A
Columbia, MO 65203
573-891-1330

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Hogan House Food Pantry

Content updated Jan. 22, 2024

The Hogan House food pantry is open every Sunday, 1–3 pm. People can come during this time and shop (all food is free). It’s preferred that they bring their own boxes or bags. If it is their first time, they will need to fill out some paperwork as we are under the mid Missouri Central food pantry. Each initial visit they will need to check-in but not fill out any more forms.  People are able to come every Sunday!

Food pantry is located at 313 Hogan Drive, Columbia, MO 65201.

Ginger Riley
Hogan House Programs Director
Email: ginger@dosomethingrightnow.org

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Missouri State Veterans Home - St. James

The Missouri Veterans Homes manage a total of 1238 beds that provide long term skilled nursing care in compliance with 157 Federal Department of Veterans Affairs regulations. The Homes are located in Cameron, Cape Girardeau, Mexico, Mount Vernon, St. James, St. Louis, and Warrensburg.

620 N. Jefferson
St. James, MO 65559
573-265-3271

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Rolla Housing Authority

Updated on: July 29, 2024
The Rolla Housing Authority offers one Public Housing community with 150 units for families and senior/disabled households, ranging in size from 1 to 4 bedrooms. To apply, visit the RHA to pick up a pre-application, located at 1440 Forum Dr., # 1, Rolla, MO 65401, from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm CT, Monday-Thursday; and from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm on Fridays.

1440 Forum Dr. Rolla, MO 65401
(573)364-6460
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Four Rivers Community Health Center

Updated on: July 22, 2024
Provides access to high quality, compassionate, patient-centered healthcare to everyone regardless of financial, cultural or social barriers.

Rolla Clinic
1081 East 18th Street
Rolla, MO 65401
Mon – Fri: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Call or Text: (573) 426-4455

Rolla Clinic 2
509 E. 10th Street
Rolla, MO 65401
Mon – Fri: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Call or Text: (573) 426-4455

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Phelps Health

Phelps Health, which includes a hospital licensed for 240 patient beds, serves a six-county area, with its main campus and several clinics located in Rolla, Missouri. Phelps Health also has clinics in Salem, St. James, Vienna and Waynesville, Missouri.

1000 W 10th St
Rolla, MO 65401
Questions: (573) 458-8899
Appointments: (573) 364-9000

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Phelps - Maries County Health Department

Content updated Aug. 12, 2024

We've been providing public health services to your family and all residents of Phelps and Maries Counties since 1986. The work we do impacts every person in our community every day. We focus on population health, not individual care like a doctor or hospital provides. Our goal is to build an environment in which everyone can live their healthiest life. That means assuring clean air and water, safe healthy food, no disease spread, opportunities to exercise, and access to preventive and responsive medical care. We know we can't do this alone. We depend on many local, regional, and state partners to help us assure a healthy community for everyone.

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Closed weekends, state, and federal holidays.

200 N Main Street, Suite G51
Rolla, MO 65401
(573) 458-6010
Email: ashley.campbell@phelpscounty.org

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Rolla Vocational Rehabilitation

1101 W Kingshighway Rolla, MO 65401 573-368-2266

Rebecca Helm, District Supervisor
Phone: 573-368-2266
Toll Free: 1-800-890-2867
rebecca.helm@vr.dese.mo.gov
vocational-rehabilitation

Serving: Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Phelps, Pulaski Counties, the 63080 zip code area of Franklin County, and the 65542, 65483, 65555, 65552, 65444, 65557 and 65570 zip code areas of Texas County

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