2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
January 20, 2022
COVID-19 vaccine schedule for January 24-28, 2022
Vaccine clinic hours: Monday - Friday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday: Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine available for ages 18+: first dose, second dose and booster and the flu shot.
Tuesday: Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine available for ages 5+: first dose, second dose and booster (12 years and up) and the flu shot.
Wednesday: Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine available for ages 5+: first dose, second dose and booster (12 years and up) and the flu shot.
Thursday: Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine available for ages 5+: first dose, second dose and booster (12 years and up) and the flu shot.
Friday: Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine available for ages 18+: first dose, second dose and booster and the flu shot.
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January 9, 2022
CDC's New Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines
Why the CDC shortened isolation and quarantine for the general population
Quarantine and when to stay home
Isolation and when to stay home
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The Polk County Health Department has a call center specifically dedicated to providing assistance to individuals who do not have the ability to access internet or a computer. Our call center team is able to work with individuals who do not speak English. Call center hours are Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
This is the process that non-English speaking 65+ residents have to follow when they want to contact our call center:
- Dial (515) 323-5221
- Indicate the following:
- Language
- Name
- Phone number
- Caller is notified that Call Center will call back using language line.
- Call ends
- Call Center calls back resident to the indicated phone number
- An interpreter (speaking the indicated language) will be on the line to assist with the call.
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The Polk County Health Department (PCHD) and the Spanish Helpline partner to make COVID-19 and Flu vaccination appointments.
The Spanish Helpline provides vaccination clinics in Polk County information and helps to make COVID-19 and Flu vaccine appointments. PCHD drive-up clinic offers the vaccination by appointment only.
To make an appointment for COVID-19 and/or Flu vaccines call the Spanish Helpline at (515) 344-3936 • Monday through Friday • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or visit https://www.immunizepolk.com/
If you need general information about COVID-19 in Spanish visit www.misaludiowa.com
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Polk (PCHD) y la Línea de Ayuda en Iowa colaboran para hacer la cita para las vacunas contra el COVID-19 y la influenza (gripe).
La Línea de Ayuda provee información sobre las clínicas de vacunación en el Condado de Polk y ayuda a hacer la cita para las vacunas contra el COVID-19 y la gripe. La auto-clínica de vacunación en el PCHD ofrece las vacunas con cita previa solamente.
Para hacer la cita en su idioma en PCHD llame a la Línea de Ayuda (515) 344-3936 • lunes a viernes • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM o visite https://www.immunizepolk.com/
Si necesita información en español sobre COVID-19 visite nuestra página www.misaludiowa.com
CDC Guidance for Community, Work, and School
Additional Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Iowa Department of Public Health
Updated 1/20/2022