Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Vaccinations
COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out.
You will need to schedule your vaccination appointments through your county’s Health Department or other provider. Please contact them with your questions. Please be patient. You may need to wait.
- Will County Health Department (815) 727-8480
- DuPage County Health Department For registration only
- Grundy County Health Department (815) 941-3113
- Kendall County Health Department (630) 553-9100
- Additional COVID-19 vaccination sites in Illinois
(via CDC website – “How to Protect Yourself & Others”)
Area locations to schedule an appointment for Covid-19 vaccines
Starting February 12, 2021, locations will be available to dispense COVID-19 vaccines to some groups. However an appointment is required, as well as identification. Be prepared to wait as there are limited vaccines being delivered to these pharmacies. You will be able to schedule an appointment online or by phone. Locations include:
Know how it spreads
- There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
- The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
- The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
- Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
- Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks.
- These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
- Some recent studies have suggested that COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms.
Everyone Should:
- Wash your hands often
- Avoid close contact
- Cover your mouth and nose with a mask when around others
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- Clean and disinfect
- Monitor Your Health Daily
More information from the CDC:
- How to Protect Yourself & Others: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
- CDC COVID Data Tracker: covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#cases_totalcases
- Information on COVID-19: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov
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