Hy-Vee Hosting Free Third Dose COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for Moderately to Severely Immunosuppressed Individuals in Des Moines
August 21, 2021 | News & Press Releases
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Aug. 21, 2021) — Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that it will host free third dose COVID-19 drive-thru vaccination clinics on Wednesday, Aug. 25 and Saturday, Aug. 28 in the parking lot at Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center in downtown Des Moines. These clinics will be for moderately to severely immunosuppressed individuals who are eligible for a third dose of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna.
According to the CDC, the third Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna doses should only be administered to immunocompromised individuals at least 28 days after their second dose. It is strongly recommended that individuals receive the same vaccine manufacturer as their previous dose(s). At this time, there is not an additional vaccine dose authorized for Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine recipients.
The CDC identifies the following individuals as being moderately to severely immunosuppressed:
• Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
• Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
• Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
• Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
• Advanced or untreated HIV infection
• Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response
According to the CDC, individuals will need to self-attest that they are severely to moderately immunocompromised but do not need to show proof of their condition. Hy-Vee recommends all pharmacy patients bring their COVID-19 vaccination record card with them to their appointment, which shows when they received their last COVID-19 vaccine dose and the vaccine manufacturer.
Currently, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is authorized for individuals 12 years of age and older and Moderna is authorized for individuals 18 years of age and older. The second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine should be administered at least 21 days after the first dose, and the second dose of the Moderna vaccine should be administered at least 24 days after the first dose.
Appointments are strongly encouraged, and can be scheduled here:
• August 25 (Pfizer-BioNTech): https://www.hy-vee.com/my-pharmacy/vaccine-consent?event=a0e1ac98-41fd-4d73-bede-3eb538cb3335
• August 25 (Moderna): https://www.hy-vee.com/my-pharmacy/vaccine-consent?event=f0321a57-50c9-4999-a0f1-05c8bcc35106
• August 28 (Pfizer-BioNTech): https://www.hy-vee.com/my-pharmacy/vaccine-consent?event=01203e03-dc5d-4282-a240-f4175914ae3c
• August 28 (Moderna): https://www.hy-vee.com/my-pharmacy/vaccine-consent?event=ae73d5fa-be59-4bdf-98e4-206d2ef7a244
It is recommended (but not required) that vaccine recipients bring the following to their appointment: insurance card (if they have insurance) and Medicare Part B red, white and blue card (if Medicare recipient); photo ID; and their COVID-19 vaccination record card. Masks are required. If individuals do not have insurance, they can still be vaccinated.
Hy-Vee is currently offering $10 Hy-Vee gift cards to patients who complete their COVID-19 vaccination with Hy-Vee between June 1-Nov. 1, 2021. Individuals who receive a third Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine during that time frame are eligible to receive the $10 gift card.
For more information about COVID-19 vaccines, visit www.hy-vee.com/covidvaccine.
WHAT: Free Third Dose COVID-19 Drive-Thru Vaccination Clinics for Moderately
to Severely Immunosuppressed Individuals
WHEN: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 25
8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 28
WHERE: Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
833 5th Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50309
(Enter the drive-thru clinics using the 3rd Street Exit off of I-235)
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Hy-Vee, Inc. is an employee-owned corporation operating more than 280 retail stores across eight Midwestern states with sales of $11 billion annually. The supermarket chain is synonymous with quality, variety, convenience, healthy lifestyles, culinary expertise and superior customer service. Hy-Vee ranks in the Top 10 Most Trusted Brands and has been named one of America’s Top 5 favorite grocery stores. The company’s more than 86,000 employees provide “A Helpful Smile in Every Aisle” to customers every day. For additional information, visit www.hy-vee.com.