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Black Hawk County Public Health News

April 9, 2021

 

The purpose of this newsbrief is to provide information regarding the current status of COVID-19 vaccine for Black Hawk County.

 

42.1% of Black Hawk County residents 18 years and older have been vaccinated as of April 7, 2021.

 

Vaccine in Black Hawk County

Black Hawk County Health Department (BHCHD) was allocated 200 prime doses of Moderna and 2,340 prime Pfizer doses this week. These doses were allocated to MercyOne,Peoples Community Health Clinic, and UnityPoint Health to vaccinate all eligible Iowans. (Pfizer is available for ages 16+; Moderna/Johnson and Johnson for ages 18+.) BHCHD also received 1170 doses of Pfizer and 500 of Johnson and Johnson designated for the higher education community.

 

Vaccines are also allocated through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Partnership to most local pharmacies. Please visit Vaccinate Iowa or contact your local pharmacy for updated information.

 

Continue to monitor this news brief, partner alerts, and social media for updated information about vaccine availability. BHCHD is holding a community vaccination clinic on April 10; appointment slots are full but additional clinics will be announced through this newsbrief and our social media platforms: Facebook  and Twitter.

Have you been vaccinated or plan to do so soon? Congratulations! Now share your story on social media using #TaketheShotBHC.
Engage in a conversation with your family, friends and coworkers. Studies show that next to physicians, individuals turn to their family members for advice regarding healthcare decisions.

 

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