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Black Hawk County Public Health News

July 9, 2021

COVID-19 VACCINATION SPORTXPLEX YOUTH EVENT

FREE SPORTSPLEX OR POOL DAYPASS & SNACKS

July 20, 2021 - 3:00 – 7:00 PM

Waterloo SportxPlex, 300 Jefferson Street

Boost Dose: August 10, 2021

Fully Vaccinated: August 24, 2021

 

COVID-19 VACCINE INCENTIVE – WIN $500 GIFT BASKET

Black Hawk County Public Health is announcing an incentive program to increase vaccination rates among county residents. The program includes a raffle of twenty $500 gift card baskets. Four prizes will be drawn every Friday in July,beginning July 2. In order to be eligible for vaccine incentives:

·        The recipient must be a Black Hawk County resident.

·        The recipient must receive their initial COVID-19 vaccination dose between June 11-July 29, 2021.

·        The recipient must have a current Black Hawk County address listed in the Iowa Immunization Registry Information System (IRIS).

Please see the Black Hawk County Public Health website for complete rules.


#TaketheShot

 Vaccines are available through walk-in clinics, primary care appointments and retail pharmacies for Iowans age 12+. Visit our vaccine information page for more information. The UnityPoint Health mobile vaccine clinic will provide COVID-19 vaccines for individuals who are homebound or have difficulties accessing vaccine locations. Please call 319-226-2600 to schedule.

BLACK HAWK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Walk-In Vaccine available 9am-4 pm, Monday-Friday, 1407 Independence Avenue, 5th Floor, Waterloo

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

MERCYONE

Walk-in Locations and Online Scheduling

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

PEOPLES COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC

Online Scheduling Link

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

UNITYPOINT HEALTH

Walk-in Clinics and Online Scheduling

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

BLACK HAWK COUNTY PHARMACIES

Most pharmacies in Black Hawk County are now offering the COVID-19 vaccine on a walk-in basis. Visit the Black Hawk County Public Health Vaccination website for links.

SHARE THE FACTS- DO I NEED A BOOSTER DOSE?

The Delta variant is the most common strain of the COVID-19 virus circulating in the U.S. and is present locally. The data shows the importance of completing the two-shot series for maximum protection against the Delta variant. If you have specific concerns, please contact your healthcare professional for further guidance.