Hy-Vee and Christ Apostolic Temple to Host a Free COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Thursday, March 10

Christ Apostolic Temple will provide free transportation to and from the clinics. Individuals who receive a COVID-19 vaccine with Hy-Vee can also earn a 50-cent Hy-Vee Fuel Saver reward for a limited time. 

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (March 3, 2022) — Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that it will host its second COVID-19 vaccination clinic in partnership with Christ Apostolic Temple. At the clinic, individuals ages 12+ can receive free COVID-19 vaccines or COVID-19 boosters.

The clinic will be held Thursday, March 10 from 3-5 p.m. at Christ Apostolic Temple, located at 1230 E. 17th Street in Des Moines. Free Pfizer-BioNTech (for ages 12+) and Moderna (for ages 18+) COVID-19 vaccines and boosters will be available at the clinic. While appointments are recommended, they are not required and walk-ins are welcome. Individuals who need assistance scheduling their vaccination can call the church at (515) 265- 4070.

Christ Apostolic Temple will also offer free transportation to and from each of the clinics for individuals who may need transportation assistance. To request a ride, individuals can contact the church at (515) 265-4070. To schedule a Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at the clinic, individuals can visit: https://www.hy-vee.com/my-pharmacy/vaccine-consent?event=500a053f-9bd8-4dda-abac-6b1843a481ec

To schedule a Moderna vaccine at the clinic, individuals can visit: https://www.hy-vee.com/my-pharmacy/vaccine-consent?event=f1093800-8a6c-40ec-a278-4d2442486fba

A parent or legal guardian must consent to the vaccination and accompany all minors to their vaccinations. Individuals who receive a COVID-19 vaccine with Hy-Vee between Feb. 1 and April 30, 2022, can earn a 50-cent Hy-Vee Fuel Saver reward.

It is recommended (but not required) that vaccine recipients bring the following to their vaccination: COVID-19 vaccination record card (if applicable); insurance card (if they have insurance) and Medicare Part B red, white and blue card (if Medicare recipient); and photo ID. Masks are required. If individuals do not have insurance, they can still be vaccinated.

Hy-Vee and Christ Apostolic Temple plan to hold another free COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday, March 24. More details will be shared in the following weeks. Hy-Vee, Inc. • 5820 Westown Parkway • West Des Moines, Iowa • 50266

More About COVID-19 Vaccines

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine approved for ages 12+ requires two doses that should be administered at least 21* days apart. The CDC also recommends that individuals receive a COVID-19 booster at least 5 months after their second dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna).

The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine approved for ages 18+ requires two doses that should be administered at least 28* days apart. The CDC also recommends that individuals receive a COVID-19 booster at least 5 months after their second dose using an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna).

Individuals who receive a first or second COVID-19 vaccine dose at the March 10 clinic may visit their local Hy-Vee Pharmacy to receive any additional COVID-19 vaccine doses within the designated timeline for their vaccine manufacturer.

**A 56-day interval between first and second doses may be optimal for some individuals ages 12+, especially for males ages 12 to 39. Data indicates that a longer time interval may help reduce the risk of myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (swelling of tissue around the heart) for males ages 12 to 39. A shorter interval (21 days for Pfizer-BioNTech; 28 days for Moderna) between the first and second doses remains the recommended interval for: people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised; adults ages 65+; and others who need rapid protection due to increased concern about community transmission or risk of severe disease.

For more information about COVID-19 vaccines, visit www.hy-vee.com/covidvaccine. 

WHAT: Hy-Vee and Christ Apostolic Temple COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic 

WHEN: 3-5 p.m. Thursday, March 10 

WHERE: Christ Apostolic Temple 1230 E. 17th St. Des Moines, IA 50316