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.
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
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
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.
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.