Davenport, IOWA – According to the officials, free Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine boosters are available at all Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations in its eight-state region.
Hy-Vee made the announcement late Thursday.
The booster is available for free to those who are eligible, regardless of insurance coverage.
The FDA and CDC recommend the Moderna booster dose 6 months following the second dose of the vaccine for the following people:
- Long-term care facility residents
- Individuals ages 65+
- Individuals ages 18+ with underlying medical conditions,
- Individuals ages 18-64 years who are at increased risk for COVID-19 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting
The health officials recommend the Johnson & Johnson booster for all of its vaccine recipients 2 months after vaccination.
More information here.