Monday marks the first day that COVID-19 vaccine eligibility will expand to all Iowans 16 and older. But local and state health officials are warning Iowans demand will continue to exceed supply for a while. And they may need to be patient when finding an appointment.
"It's very much that same concept is that we continue to ask our community to be patient," says Nola Aigner-Davis with the Polk County Public Health Department. "We are so happy and excited that people want to get vaccinated, but it will just take time."
Aigner-Davis says that’s why it’s crucial all Iowans continue to follow COVID-19 mitigation strategies, even if they are vaccinated. Those 16 and older have been authorized by the FDA to get the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been approved for those 18 and older.