Covid-19 Vaccines Information
Chicago is making progress on vaccinating Chicagoans against covid-19. Soon all adults and teens 16 and older will have the chance to be vaccinated. Research continues on the safety and efficacy of covid-19 vaccines for children. While new variants of the virus emerge, vaccinating the majority of the population is our best hope of controlling this deadly pandemic.
The vaccine is FREE all Chicago residents who want it, but patience is needed while vaccine quantities increase.
Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out Phases
Phase 1c (Chicago has been in this phase since March 29)
Persons aged 16-64 with high-risk medical conditions
Essential workers not recommended for vaccination in Phase 1b
Phase 2
All persons aged 16 and over not previously vaccinated
If vaccine supplies permit, Phase 2 will begin in Chicago on April 19. Then everyone 16 and older can schedule appointments for the vaccine. However, it will take weeks before everyone is vaccinated.
You can find details on roll-out phases in the city of Chicago here.
Where do I go to get vaccinated?
Vaccinations are available on a limited basis, by appointment, through (1) health care providers, (2) pharmacies, (3) employers, (4) City of Chicago, (5) Cook County Health Departments and (6) other mass vaccination sites. For info about the United Center vaccine site click here.
First check with your health care provider. Many providers will reach out directly to their patients to schedule appointments, prioritizing those who are at greatest risk. Check your provider’s website or call to learn their recommendations.
The City of Chicago has provided vaccines to pharmacies across Chicago. These pharmacies each have their own registration link which can be found below.
Walgreens: register online, call your local Walgreens, or 1-800-WALGREENS (1-800-925-4733)
Walmart: call: 833-886-0023; Option 1
Jewel Osco: register online or call 877-723-3929
Chicago Costco Pharmacies (Lincoln Park): register online or call (773) 360-2052
Chicago Costco Pharmacies (Chicago IL Medical District): call (312) 492-3601
Talk with your employer about vaccine availability through your job.
The City of Chicago has launched a new site to streamline online covid-19 vaccine scheduling. The Zocdoc Vaccine Scheduler is free of charge. https://www.zocdoc.com/vaccine
Sign up to receive alerts about covid vaccines and testing from the Chicago Department of Public Healthhere: covidcoach.chicago.gov/ For updates posted by the City of Chicago click HERE.
Cook County’s Community Vaccination Program has covid-19 information and can help you schedule an appointment for the vaccine at https://vaccine.cookcountyil.gov/
Weiss Hospital is scheduling vaccine appointments by phone. Call 773-564-5669.
Rush University Medical Center has online appointment scheduling. Click HERE.
Oak Street Health also offers vaccine appointments, as supplies permit. Schedule HERE.
United Center For info about the United Center vaccine site and how to make an appointment for a vaccine there click here.
For a map of vaccination locations posted by the city as they are available see: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid19-vaccine/home/vaccine-planning-in-chicago.html
Remember:
Even after being fully vaccinated against covid-19, it is important to continue taking covid prevention measures until the pandemic is under control for all of us.
For information about the most effective face masks, the CDC recommendations are HERE.
Feel free to contact parish nurse Marcia Smith at parishnursemarcia@gmail.com or 773-743-1831.