COVID-19

COVID-19 Vaccine

Information about the different vaccines available can be found on the CDC website.

Find a Vaccine Provider    Vaccine Schedule

Pharmacies and healthcare providers in Benton County have vaccines available.  Please call ahead to confirm the availability of the vaccine you need and schedule an appointment if necessary. 

Vaccine Updates

On June 18, 2022, CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation to expand COVID-19 vaccination to children younger than 5 years of age. This decision now universally recommends COVID-19 vaccination for everyone 6 months and older, paving the way for nearly 20 million children in this age group to get vaccinated and allowing providers to begin vaccinating with either the Moderna or the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Parents with questions are encouraged to talk to their child’s healthcare provider, school nurse, or local pharmacist to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine and the importance of keeping children up to date with all recommended vaccinations.

Below is a list of resources related to the recommendation:

• COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens
• Resources to Promote the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children & Teens 
• Clinical Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccination

Booster Shot Info    Fully Vaccinated: How to Protect Yourself and Others

Slow the Spread

Iowans should continue to practice the mitigation measures that can slow the spread of COVID-19 when feeling ill: 

• Practice social distancing with those outside your household
• Avoid crowds
• Clean your hands frequently with soap and water
• Stay home when unwell
• Get tested if you have symptoms of COVID-19. Use the CDC COVID-19 Testing Tool to understand your testing options. A test kit can be picked up at Virginia Gay Hospital. You can also request an at-home test kit through the State Hygienic Laboratory.

Is it the flu or COVID-19? Get answers on the CDC website.

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