JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri National Guard will assist the Department of Health and Senior Services and others at COVID-19 vaccination sites statewide. Vaccine demand exceeds the state’s supply. Vaccination sites aim to ensure vaccine is administered fairly, the Governor’s Office stated. A mass vaccination team will be assigned in each of the nine Highway Patrol regions. In this area, the team will be assigned to Troop A, based in Lee’s Summit. “The purpose of these vaccination teams is to support our existing vaccinators and provide an additional vaccination source for eligible Missourians that may otherwise have a hard time receiving a vaccine,” Gov. Mike Parson said. Guard soldiers and airmen will help establish and staff mass vaccination and targeted vaccination sites. The Guard will deploy administrative teams to assist local agencies and other providers with data backlogs. Targeted teams consist of four-people: a vaccinator and three support staff to assist with administrative…