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COVID-19

Black Hawk County Public Health News

May 7, 2021

 

As of May 3, 2021 53.9% of Black Hawk County residents 18+ received at least one COVID-19 vaccine.

The U.S. Goal is 70% by July 4, 2021.

 

TAKE A SHOT

Vaccine appointments, including walk-in clinics, are widely available for Iowans age16+. Visit https://www.bhcpublichealth.org/covid-19/vaccine-information for scheduling links and phone numbers.

 

BLACK HAWK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Community Vaccination Clinic:Boost & Prime* Pfizer Doses Available

May 15 & 16, 2021 from 9:00am – 4:00 pm (Walk-ins Welcome)

National Cattle Congress –Hippodrome

257 Ansborough Avenue, Waterloo

*Health Department staff will coordinate Boost dose scheduling for Prime dose recipients.

COVID-19 Hotline: 319-292-2360, 8:00 am –4:30 pm, Monday - Friday

 

MERCYONE

Online Scheduling Link

319-272-1111, scheduling hours vary, please listen to recorded message for updated times

 

PEOPLES COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC

319-874-3000, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday

 

UNITYPOINT HEALTH

Online Scheduling Link

319-226-2600, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

BLACKHAWK COUNTY PHARMACIES

Most pharmacies in Black Hawk County are now offering the COVID-19 vaccine by appointment. Visit the Black Hawk County Public Health Vaccination website for scheduling links.  

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THE STORY BEHIND COVID-19 VACCINES

The speed and efficiency with which these highly efficacious vaccines were developed and their potential for saving millions of lives are due to an extraordinary multidisciplinary effort involving basic, preclinical, and clinical science that had been underway—out of the spotlight—for decades before the unfolding of the COVID-19 pandemic. When the stories and recounting of this pandemic are written, it is important that this history not be forgotten, as we are reminded once again ofthe societal value of a sustained and robust support of our scientific enterprise.

Dr. Anthony Fauci

 

PFIZER AUTHORIZATION FOR 12-15 YEAR OLDS

Authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is pending for use of the COVID-19 vaccine for children 12-15 years old. Please watch your news sources for updated information.