Students ages 12+ and their families will have the opportunity to be vaccinated against COVID-19 free of charge July 13-16 at four DMPS meals sites.

Drake University, in collaboration with the Polk County Health Department and Des Moines Public Schools, are offering the first and second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine while the meal sites are open from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A parent or guardian must be present with students younger than 18 years.

JULY 13 and AUGUST 3
Callanan Middle School, 3010 Center Street

JULY 14 and AUGUST 4
Hoyt Middle School, 2700 East 42nd Street

JULY 15 and AUGUST 5
Lincoln High School, 2600 SW 9th Street

JULY 16 and AUGUST 6
North High School, 501 Holcomb Avenue

(NOTE: the July dates are for the first dose of the vaccine and the August dates are for the second dose.)

There is no fee to get vaccinated and no appointment is necessary.

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is 95% effective in preventing the COVID-19 virus with symptoms. COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, evaluated in tens of thousands of participants in clinical trials. The vaccines met the rigorous scientific standards of the FDA and CDC for safety and effectiveness.

Getting your student vaccinated against COVID-19 is the best way for them to stay involved in activities and to prevent being quarantined due to exposure. A COVID-19 vaccine allows student athletes to be able to play the entire season and helps maintain in-person learning.

If you are unable to attend one of the free vaccine clinics listed above, you can register your student to receive the vaccine at a different time and location by visiting www.immunizepolk.com.