Black Hawk County Health Department issued the following announcement on July 29.
July 29, 2021 Black Hawk County Public Health News
BE VACCINATED FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR
August 10, 2021: 3:00 – 7:00 PM, Ages 12+
Cedar Valley SportxPlex, 300 Jefferson Street
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VACCINATION STATUS* FOR BLACK HAWK COUNTY RESIDENTS
60.3% vaccinated for ages 16+
The higher the age category the higher the vaccination rate with the exception of ages
18-24 at 31% compared to 38.3% for ages 12-17
The State of Iowa vaccination rate for ages 16+ is 60.4%
*Received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as of July 25, 2021
COVID-19 IN THE NEWS
The Black Hawk County Health Department issued a press release on July 29, 2021, encouraging vaccination and indoor mask use in response to rising positivity rates in the county and nation. “COVID-19 is not going anywhere without increased vaccination in our community,” said Dr. Nafissa Cisse Egbuonye. The press release also noted that Black Hawk County is currently experiencing high COVID-19 transmission. For more information about the current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) masking guidance, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html
A previous NotifyMe edition referenced the serious threats of health misinformation. The change in masking guidance by the CDC is no exception. It’s important to understand that the change is based on multiple scientific studies and cannot be ignored or explained away just because the news and resulting guidance are unpopular. Do your part by learning how to identify and avoid sharing misinformation.
#TaketheShot
COVID-19 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
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. This complimentary message is being sent to opt-in subscribers who might be interested in its content. If you do not wish to continue receiving these messages, please accept our apologies, and unsubscribe by visiting our website at:
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