Polk County Health Department

Category: Public health department in Des Moines, Iowa

Address: 1907 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA

Phone: +15152863798

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5PM

Thursday: 8AM–5PM

Friday: 8AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Lydia Thomas

Aug 25, 2022

I’m surprised at how much they don’t care about patient privacy. Both ladies at check in are very loud, asking people to state 1st and last names, and talking about their health concerns. Other than that, facility is located at a not too busy location.

Joshua Nazareth

Aug 12, 2022

Been a struggle trying to schedule vaccinations with them. Cannot make appointments for immunizations over the phone. They have slots for vaccines on the immunizepolk website but I have yet been able to successfully sign up for anything. Would much rather go to a pharmacy or a private clinic but they are the only organization with the vaccine I'm trying to get.

Sydney Olson

Sep 9, 2021

i had the most pleasant experience here!! i can’t remember the name of my nurse but she was SO nice and informative. 10/10 would recommend.

Frank Williams

Apr 12, 2021

I received my first drive-thru COVID vaccination at the Carpenter location near Drake University on Saturday. The process and staff there were amazing, friendly, and quick. There was no line like I've seen on TV about other vaccination stations. It took longer for me to drive across town than it did to get the shot and be on my way! The service is amazing and I highly recommend making an appointment with Polk County Health Department. Thank you so much!

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Questions & Answers

how does someone make an appointment if the do not have email or a computer

Alice Nelson | Nov 3, 2021
Steve Graham | Dec 8, 2021

Vote Covid Kim out would be of help. She doesn't care

I understand that the covid vaccine is now available to persons 65 and older. Where do we go to get a vaccine?

Mary Mertens | Nov 3, 2021
Linda Newman | Nov 3, 2021

Call polk county health to get an appointment .there was no one in line when i went was quick and easy just bring your id and insurance card

How do I go about getting a birth certificate from the health department or state department whichever if I was born in the state of Iowa

Lisa Day Stover | Aug 5, 2022
Christopher M. Dunn | Sep 4, 2022

You can go to the county registrar's office of the county where you were born or go to the Iowa Department of Public Health's Bureau of Vital Statistics. There is an online option to order your birth certificate if you live outside the Des Moines area.

Why are we receiving free Covid test that are already expired or one month till expiration?

Leslie Ballew | Aug 5, 2022
Sarah Weitzel | Aug 5, 2022

Probably supply finally outpaced demand, so now they're not getting used fast enough to keep up with the expiration dates. For my own use, I'd give that date as least a month or two grace period in confidence - it's not like it suddenly goes bad on a certain date, just slowly becomes less reliable over time. But if you're concerned, I'd suggest calling Polk County Health and asking if they have any with dates further in the future that you could go in for.

Can you enter the lottery if you were vaccinated in another state?

Leanne Junko | Nov 3, 2021
Kashia Horne | Nov 3, 2021

Yes but you still need a mask on to enter the lobby.

Do I need a smart phone to make an appointment on my computer for the vaccine?

Donna Roush | Nov 3, 2021
Katie White | Nov 3, 2021

You just need to have a phone or internet to make an appointment.

Where can i get Tdap shot with state insurance that i have??

Misty Schaffer | Nov 4, 2019
Ashley Smith | Nov 4, 2019

Any doctors office really. But if you want to be sure go to the county health department. I love going there for all my vaccinations

how much do you charge for the shigrix (shingles) vaccine (each shot, since I understand it is a 2-shot series

Rene' Lucha | Nov 4, 2018
Rene' Lucha | Nov 4, 2018

$175.00 ($150.00 vaccine, $25.00 for administration) per shot, 2 shots, 2nd shot 1-2 months after the first

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