HUTCHINSON, Kan. — KDHE’s mobile lab will be back in Hutchinson to administer COVID-19 and Hepatitis A vaccines, along with rapid COVID testing for the next four Wednesdays. The lab will be located at the Salvation Army/Food Pantry, 700 N. Walnut Street, Hutchinson, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on August 11, 18, 25 and September 1. All services are free and confidential, and no appointment is needed.
COVID-19 cases have steadily increased in Reno County over the past month and are currently at 180 active cases and 5 hospitalizations. 42.75% of Reno County residents have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
A $15 meal coupon for Applebee’s in Hutchinson is also still available to the first 30 vaccine recipients each day. Limit one coupon a month.
Reno County saw a rise of Hepatitis A cases this spring. Hepatitis A is a vaccine-preventable liver infection caused by the hepatitis A Virus (HAV). The virus is usually spread through close personal contact with an infected person or through eating contaminated food or drink. The best way to prevent hepatitis A is to be vaccinated with the full, two-dose series.
The Health Department, at 209 W. Second, is also accepting walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccines during their normal operating hours. In addition, they will be holding a vaccination clinic on Saturday, August 14, from 8 a.m. to noon. The vaccine is free to any Reno County resident, regardless of citizen status or insurance. For more information, visit www.renogov.org/741/COVID-19 or call 620-694-2900. For a ride to one of the clinics, call RCAT at 620-694-2913.