COVID-19 Vaccine
To protect yourself, your loved ones and your community, all individuals ages 6 months and older should get the COVID-19 vaccine. If you're uncertain about the vaccine, please scroll to the bottom of this page to see common questions answered by UnityPoint Health experts.
Schedule a COVID-19 Vaccine Near You
Contact a primary care location near you for more information on scheduling your COVID-19 vaccine. Please note that scheduling online through the MyUnityPoint patient portal is available for current patients in most locations.
FAQs
Although children have a significantly lower risk of severe disease and death from COVID-19, both can happen. In addition, there can be long-term illness associated with initial COVID-19, including in children, so prevention is key.
The science used to create the COVID-19 vaccines isn't new — it's rooted in years of research. Every step of the vaccine process went through the same rigorous safety assessments by the FDA as all other vaccines. You can visit the CDC website for more information on vaccine safety.
Ingredients for the Pfizer, Moderna and Novavax COVID-19 vaccines may be found on the CDC website.
Side effects are generally mild and occur within the first few days of getting the vaccine. Common side effects include pain in the arm where the shot was given, chills, headache, fatigue and muscle pain. For more information, visit the CDC website.
The CDC says pregnant people have an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 compared to non-pregnant individuals. COVID-19 during pregnancy can also increase the risk of preterm birth. Due to support from The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, it's recommended all pregnant individuals be vaccinated against COVID-19. All data indicates the vaccine is very effective and safe during pregnancy.