COVID-19 Vaccine Information
COVID-19 VACCINE AND TESTING
We have compiled a list of resources to help you access information about the COVID-19 vaccine. All residents of Illinois 5 years old and over are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine, and 18 years and older for the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Below you will find details about locations for receiving the vaccine. We have included links for residents in nearby counties.
CDC Recommends the First Updated COVID-19 Booster, September 1, 2022. Eligibility: Pfizer-Biontech, 12 years old and up; Moderna, 18 years old and up.
CDC CHILDREN'S VACCINE INFORMATION
SIGN UP FOR VAX VERIFY For Illinois residents to add their vaccination cards to their phones.
FDA EUA (EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION) APPROVED COVID-19 AT-HOME TESTS
TESTING LOCATIONS Due to high demand many testing locations require appointments. TESTING SITE FAQS
- CVS: Appointments only. Make an appointment online.
- IDPH Testing Site Locations: Locations are continuously being added. Enter your zip code in the search box on the map to find locations near you.
- Illinois Testing Sites Map
- Meijer: Appointments or walk-ins. Register online or call the pharmacy at 847-690-1210 to make an appointment.
- Northwest Community Healthcare: Appointments only for drive-through testing.
- Walgreens: Appointments only. Make an appointment online.
APPOINTMENTS FOR IN-HOME VACCINATIONS Call the Village of Arlington Heights at 847-368-5760 and ask for Nursing Services to schedule an in-home vaccine. If you are not a resident of Arlington Heights, but live in Cook County, call 1-833-308-1988, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday to request an in-home vaccine.
VACCINE LOCATIONS
Vaccinations are being administered at pharmacies, hospitals/medical centers, and local vaccination events. The links below provide locations for the vaccine as well as links to make an appointment online. Any available phone numbers are listed as well.
- Vaccine Finder: Enter your zip code for a list of locations that may have vaccines available. You can then click a link to try to get an appointment at that location.
- Arlington Racetrack - Testing and vaccinations are available at the racetrack. Click the link for the details. Run by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
- Cook County Community Vaccination Sites: Search for a vaccine in Cook County.
- Cook County Community Vaccination Program Events: Vaccination events taking place in suburban Cook County.
- CVS: Walk-ins are welcome or make an appointment online.
- Meijer: Make an appointment online or call the pharmacy in Rolling Meadows at 847-690-1210.
- Northwest Community Healthcare: Appointments are available by phone at 847-618-0242 or online at https://mychart.nch.org/mychart/Authentication/Login?
- Osco: Register online or walk-in.
- Walgreens: You will need to log in to your Walgreens account to access the calendar or call 1-800-925-4733 to make an appointment. Walgreens offers same-day appointments and walk-in vaccinations.
- Walmart: Must create an online account to make an appointment. Walmart and Sam's Club also offer walk-in vaccinations.
FOR THOSE LIVING OUTSIDE OF SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COVID-19 VACCINE
CDC DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT ON USE OF PFIZER VACCINE FOR ADOLESCENTS 12 AND OLDER
CDC - Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People
CDC - When You've Been Fully Vaccinated
Village of Arlington Heights COVID-19 & Municipal Services Updates
Cook County Department of Public Health Latest COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Illinois Department of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Illinois Department of Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine Administration and Distribution
Understanding Vaccination Progress by U.S. State, Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center
CDC Vaccine Safety Information
How CDC Is Making COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations
VIRTUAL COVID-19 VACCINE TOWN HALL MEETING, HELD FEBRUARY 22: View a Vaccine Town Hall presented by Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton, State Senator Ann Gillespie, and State Representative Mark Walker. They provided information on where suburban Cook County is in the vaccination process and how you can sign up to receive the vaccine. See the questions asked at this meeting at the end of this section.
NorthShore University HealthSystem held a virtual town hall meeting on February 16, 2021. Lakshmi Halasyamani, MD, Chief Medical Officer shared her information about how the COVID-19 vaccination works, statistics on how Illinois’s rollout is going and a Q and A session with questions from the community. Watch the archived live stream here.
GENERAL COVID-19 INFORMATION AND TESTING
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