The Delta variant (B.1.617.2) is currently the most common COVID-19 virus strain circulating around in the US, the region, and in Iowa.
- The Delta variant spreads more easily than other variants and that is why COVID-19 cases are increasing in the US and in Iowa.
- The CDC indicates that the currently available vaccines are effective against the Delta variant.
People who have not been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are most at risk of getting, being hospitalized for, and dying from COVID-19.
- The best way to stop the spread of the of all COVID-19 virus strains, including the Delta variant, is for unvaccinated people to get vaccinated.
- If the COVID-19 virus strains continue to spread from person-to-person, new variants will continue to occur. COVID-19 vaccines are effective against the variants that are currently circulating, so all eligible people are urged to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
- Getting vaccinated protects against the current virus strains and decreases the chances of a vaccine-resistant variant developing in the future.
COVID-19 vaccines are available:
- At no cost
- To people age 12 and up
- No matter your immigration status
- With or without health insurance
VACCINATION CLINICS
Tuesday, July 27, through Friday, July 30, 12 - 5 p.m.
Dubuque County Fair, Commercial Building, 14569 Old Highway Rd.
Walk-in vaccinations of Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson administered by Hartig Drug.
Wednesday, July 28, 4 - 5:30 p.m.
St. Patrick Church Wednesday Night Meal, 1425 Iowa St., Dubuque
Walk-in vaccinations of Pfizer (and Johnson & Johnson if available) administered by the Dubuque Visiting Nurses Association.
$10 KwikStop gas card incentive offered.
Wednesday, July 28, 6 - 8 p.m.
Dubuque County Fair, Commercial Building, 14569 Old Highway Rd.
Walk-in vaccinations of Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson administered by the Dubuque Visiting Nurses Association.
Saturday, July 31, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dubuque County Fair, Commercial Building, 14569 Old Highway Rd.
Walk-in vaccinations of Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson administered by the Dubuque Visiting Nurses Association.
Sunday, Aug. 1, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Colts Youth Organization's Music on the March, Dubuque Senior High School
Walk-in vaccinations of Pfizer (and Johnson & Johnson if available) administered by the Dubuque Visiting Nurses Association.
$10 KwikStop gas card incentive offered.
Tuesday, Aug. 3, 6 - 8 p.m.
National Night Out, Comiskey Park, 255 E. 24th St., Dubuque
Walk-in vaccinations of Pfizer (and Johnson & Johnson if available) administered by the Dubuque Visiting Nurses Association.
$10 KwikStop gas card incentive offered.
VACCINATION APPOINTMENTS & WALK-INS
Crescent Community Health Center
1690 Elm St #300, Dubuque, IA 52001
https://crescentchc.org/
Walk-ins are available during operating hours.
CVS Pharmacy (Target)
3500 Dodger Street, Dubuque, IA 52003
https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine
Walk-ins are available during operating hours.
Dubuque County Visiting Nurse Association
660 Iowa Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
https://www.unitypoint.org/dubuque/services-vna.aspx
Walk-ins are available during operating hours.
Epic Health & Wellness
1075 Cedar Cross Road Suite 1, Dubuque, IA 52003
https://www.epichealth.net/
Appointments required.
Grand River Medical Group Acute Clinic & Urgent Care
Acute Care: NW Arterial, Inside Hy-Vee, Dubuque, IA 52002
Urgent Care: 3500 Dodge Street Suite 135, Dubuque, IA 52003
https://www.grandrivermedicalgroup.com/
Walk-ins are available during operating hours.
ALL Hartig Drug Pharmacy Locations
https://www.hartigdrug.com/covidvaccine
Walk-ins are available at all locations during operating hours.
ALL Dubuque Hy-Vee Pharmacy Locations
https://www.hy-vee.com/my-pharmacy/covid-vaccine
Walk-ins are available at all locations during operating hours.
INFOCUS Pharmacy
1690 Elm Street Suite 200, Dubuque, IA 52001
http://healthmartcovidvaccine.com/
Walk-ins are available during operating hours.
ALL MercyOne Locations, including Dyersville and Cascade Pharmacy
https://www.mercyone.org/dubuque/find-a-service-or-specialty/pharmacy/vaccinations/
Walk-ins are available at all locations during operating hours.
ALL Unity Point Health/Finley Primary Care Clinics, including Peosta Pharmacy
https://www.unitypoint.org/dubuque/covid-19-vaccine.aspx
Walk-ins are available at all locations during operating hours.
ALL Walgreens Pharmacy Locations
https://www.walgreens.com/
Walk-ins are available at all locations during operating hours.
Walmart Pharmacy
4200 Dodge Street, Dubuque, IA 52003
https://www.walmart.com/cp/immunizations-flu-shots/1228302
Walk-ins are available during operating hours.
There are 19 locations/providers in Dubuque County offering free COVID-19 vaccinations, to see the complete list with contact information for each, visit www.dubuquecountyiowa.gov/sleevesup or call the SleevesUp Call Center at 563.690.6253.
For COVID-19 testing options, visit www.dubuquecountyiowa.gov/COVID19