(Des Moines, IA) -- I-Cubs fans will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccination before ball games, starting next week. The first clinic will be next Tuesday night before the game. No appointment is required. Fans will be able to choose between the Pfizer or the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Clinics begin one hour before first pitch.
Individuals who receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine can receive their second dose of the vaccine at their local Hy-Vee Pharmacy 21 days after their first dose.
Hy-Vee is recommending vaccine recipients bring the following to their vaccination: insurance card (if they have insurance) and Medicare Part B red, white and blue card (if Medicare recipient); and photo ID. Masks are required. If individuals do not have insurance, they can still be vaccinated.
Additional COVID-19 vaccine pop-up clinics are scheduled during the following games:
·Wednesday, May 5,Iowa Cubs vs. Indianapolis Indians
·Thursday, May 6,Iowa Cubs vs. Indianapolis Indians
·Friday, May 7,Iowa Cubs vs. Indianapolis Indians
·Saturday, May 8, Iowa Cubs vs. Indianapolis Indians
·Sunday, May 9,Iowa Cubs vs. Indianapolis Indians
·Tuesday, May 18,Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha Storm Chasers
·Wednesday, May 19,Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha Storm Chasers
·Thursday, May 20,Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha Storm Chasers
·Friday, May 21,Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha Storm Chasers
·Saturday, May 22,Iowa Cubs vs. Omaha Storm Chasers
“Thank you to Hy-Vee for its collaboration to bring COVID-19 vaccines to our loyal fans,” said Randy Wehofer, vice president and assistant general manager of the Iowa Cubs. “We believe these vaccination efforts will help bring us one step closer to a day where we can all come together and fill these stands once again as we cheer on our beloved Iowa Cubs.”
For more information about the COVID-19 vaccines, visitwww.hy-vee.com/covidvaccine.