As a national partner in the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to boost access to COVID-19 vaccines, Hy-Vee has played a key role in the nation’s response to the pandemic. Hy-Vee was prepared for the responsibility. As far back as last August, Hy-Vee pharmacies in Iowa joined a pilot program training pharmacy technicians to administer immunizations. More than 500 Hy-Vee technicians participated in the online and in-person training, including Kristen Lund, a certified technician at the Harlan, Iowa, Hy-Vee Pharmacy. “When we first became certified to administer vaccines, it was primarily just for flu shots,” Lund says, adding that it has since expanded to include all other immunizations available at Hy-Vee, including for COVID-19.
“Hy-Vee has been at the forefront of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout—working with federal, state and local governments for months to distribute and administer vaccines safely, efficiently and equitably,” says Randy Edeker, Hy-Vee’s chairman, CEO and president. “In partnership with local nonprofits, churches, community organizations and local governments, we have also been able to reach rural communities and bring greater vaccine access to underserved populations throughout the Midwest.” Lund, for one, is happy to be part of that effort. “It’s been pretty rewarding to see how relieved and thankful people are to have that chance to come in,” Lund says. “You hear about people who haven’t seen their family for over a year, and it makes you feel good that you are a part of helping them get closer to seeing their family again.”
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For more than 50 years, Hy-Vee has been committed to providing trusted pharmacy services to patients across our eight states, in both urban and rural communities. At Hy-Vee, we pride ourselves on developing personal relationships with each of our patients as we help them navigate their health and wellness journey.
Hy-Vee chairman, CEO and president
Randy Edeker,
How to get the COVID Vaccine at Hy-Vee
You can schedule an appointment at your preferred pharmacy—or simply walk in to your local Hy-Vee Pharmacy. You also can use the dropdown menu on the scheduler to find out which vaccine the pharmacy is offering.
Hy-Vee is partnering with community organizations to host free vaccination clinics at various locations in the community. If needed, participants can receive their second dose of the vaccine at a nearby Hy-Vee Pharmacy in the recommended time frame. Look for Hy-Vee’s Healthy You Mobile vehicle, which will offer vaccinations for all.
Vaccination Clinics
In-Store Pharmacy
Vaccines at Hy-Vee*
1
Pfizer-BioNTech
Requires two doses; second dose must be administered 21 to 42 days after first dose.
2
Moderna
Requires two doses; second dose must be administered 28 to 42 days after first dose.
3
Janssen
(Johnson & Johnson)
Requires one dose.
COVID-19
Other illnesses
Diphtheria
Hepatitis B
HPV (human papillomavirus)
Influenza (flu)
Japanese encephalitis
Measles
Meningococcal
Mumps
Pertussis (whooping cough)
Pneumonia
Polio
Rabies
Rubella
Shingles (zoster)
Tetanus (lock jaw)
Typhoid fever
Yellow fever
*The COVID-19 vaccine is available at all Hy-Vee Pharmacies; availability of other vaccines may vary by location.
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