How to Get a COVID Vaccine Appointment in Illinois © Provided by NBC Chicago
With both Illinois and Chicago opening COVID vaccine eligibility to millions of residents, here s a look at where you can get vaccinated and how to schedule an appointment.
For a complete look at who qualifies for the COVID vaccine in Chicago s Phase 1C, click here
There are several ways eligible residents will be able to get vaccinated, but officials have urged patience as demand for the vaccine continues to outpace supply.
Here s a breakdown of where you can get vaccinated and how to get an appointment, when available:
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The state announced on March 26 that it is sending Rapid Response Vaccination Teams to five counties where epidemiologists have determined there is a need to administer doses quickly to blunt increasing trends, IDPH said. Those teams will administer single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccinations to residents on top of what the counties are already allocated.
The counties are: Carroll, Ogle, Boone, Lee and Whiteside. Details on doses and how to make an appointment can be found here.
Plus, following an announcement from the state, a number of Illinois counties are now offering vaccinations to any state resident 16 and older. Here s a full list.
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Published February 27, 2021 •
Updated on February 27, 2021 at 12:50 pm
Sergio Perez | Reuters
As much of Illinois moves into Phase 1B Plus of coronavirus vaccinations, residents continue to search for locations to receive the shot.
This week, the state expanded vaccine eligibility to those with high-risk medical conditions and comorbidities, including cancer, diabetes, heart conditions, pulmonary disease, among others. The list also includes those with obesity and women who are pregnant. Get the answer to your most-asked COVID vaccine questions on our mobile NBC 5 Chicago app. Download it here for iOS or Android.
Phase 1B initially opened up vaccinations to people age 65 years and older as well as frontline essential workers, which includes first responders, education workers like teachers and support staff, childcare workers, grocery store employees, postal service workers and more.
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