This page includes several up-to-date resources regarding vaccine availability and information. 

• Vaccine Eligibility Information
• Additional Resources

• Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People 

Vaccine Eligibility Information

Individuals 12 years and older are recommended to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more at the CDC website. 

Set up an account at these locations to be alerted when vaccines become available: 

• Hy-Vee (How To: At the top right of the page, click "Log in" and "Create an account." Next, create an account in "My Pharmacy.")
• Walgreens (How To: At the top right of the page, click "Account" and "Register.")
• University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (How To: Click on "Express Interest.")
• Mercy (How To: Fill out Pre-registration Form)

Other Resources: 

• Iowa Department of Public Health
• Johnson County Public Health
• Mercy Iowa City
• University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

Additional Resources

• 211 Hotline is available as the central resource for those with questions. 
• AARP: What to Know About the Coronavirus Vaccines
• Banner Health: COVID-19 Vaccines: 6 Vaccine Myths Explained
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): 
  • Communication Toolkit in Multiple Languages
    • American Sign Language Resources 
  • Ensuring the Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States
  • Vaccine Safety

  • When You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated: How to Protect Yourself and Others

• Iowa Department of Public Health: COVID-19 Vaccine Information
  • State of Iowa COVID-19 Vaccine Information
  • Vaccinate Iowa: Sleeves Up is the new website for Iowans to learn more about vaccination options, including information on providers and eligibility information. 
• Johnson County: 
  • Transportation to Vaccine Locations: Visit the Mobility Coordination website to learn about available transportation options to get to and from vaccine locations. 
  • Vaccine Information
  • Vaccine Watch Wednesdays
• United Way's Why Should I Get A COVID Vaccine? panel discussion event was recorded and the video is available for viewing. 
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' We Can Do This Campaign offers resources and information about the importance of getting vaccinated. 
• U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA): 
  • Vaccine Basics

  • Vaccine Development – 101

• VaccineFinder offers a search function to assist with locating where vaccines are available. 

Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People

For an updated list of public health recommendations for individuals that are considered fully vaccinated, visit the CDC website.