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Hy-Vee to Host COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Clinics at South Dakota State Fair

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Hy-Vee, Inc. has announced that it will host COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinics at the South Dakota State Fair, which begins on Thursday, September 2. The vaccination clinics will be held daily from noon-4 p.m. from September 2 to September 6, with no appointment necessary. Hy-Vee pharmacy team members will be available at the Hy-Vee Healthy You mobile unit across from the Centennial Stage to offer the free vaccinations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The COVID-19 and flu vaccination clinics will be held at the South Dakota State Fair from September 2 to September 6.
  • High-dose and quadrivalent flu vaccines will be offered, with two doses of either the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine required for COVID-19 vaccination.
  • Individuals 12 years of age and older can receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, while individuals 18 years of age and older can receive the Moderna vaccine.
  • Minors must have parental/guardian consent to receive the vaccine.
  • Individuals who receive their first dose at the South Dakota State Fair can receive their second dose at any Hy-Vee Pharmacy location.
  • Moderately to severely immunosuppressed individuals who are eligible for a third dose of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna can also receive the vaccine.
  • The CDC recommends that individuals receive the same vaccine manufacturer as their previous dose(s).
  • Individuals with certain medical conditions, such as cancer treatment, organ transplant, or HIV infection, may be eligible for a third dose of the vaccine.

Statistics:

  • The COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held from noon-4 p.m. daily from September 2 to September 6.
  • High-dose and quadrivalent flu vaccines will be offered.
  • 100% of the vaccines will be administered by Hy-Vee pharmacy team members.
  • 20% off fuel rewards will be given to individuals who receive a flu vaccine at a Hy-Vee Pharmacy.
  • 10% off gift cards will be given to individuals who complete their COVID-19 vaccination with Hy-Vee between June 1 and November 1, 2021.

Sources:

  • Hy-Vee, Inc. press release
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Hy-Vee, Inc. website (hy-vee.com)

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