Illinois 8th District Vaccine Signup Information

VACCINE ADMINISTRATION AND DISTRIBUTION

• The COVID-19 vaccine is free of charge to people living in the United States.
• Administration and intra-state distribution is determined by the state of Illinois and individual counties. Thus, administration and registration vary by county.
  • Vaccines are distributed according to the population of each county (except for certain mass distribution sites such as the United Center).
  • CDC is shipping vaccines in 21-28 day intervals, allowing for enough vaccine doses to administer 2nd doses for all eligible people.

WHO IS CURRENTLY ELIGIBILE FOR A VACCINE IN ILLINOIS? Those individuals falling into categories Phase 1A, 1B, and *1B+ are eligible to receive vaccines in Illinois.

• Phase 1A—Healthcare workers and residents of long-term care facilities (physicians, nurses, dentists, therapists, reception staff, caregivers etc.)
  • Phase 1A: 850,000 eligible
• Phase 1B—Age 65+ and frontline essential workers (first responders, educators, USPS workers, grocery store/food and agriculture employees, public transit workers, corrections workers and inmates, USPS workers, and shelter/daycare employees)
  • Phase 1B: 1.3 million essential workers/1.9 million 65+ = 3.2 million eligible
• *Phase 1B+ - As of February, 25, 202, Illinois has expanded Phase 1B eligibility to people who have co-morbidities and underlying conditions as defined by the CDC.
  • *Chicago, much of Cook County and DuPage County have not agreed to expand Phase 1B+

REGISTERING FOR AN APPOINTMENT

• All vaccinations are dispensed by appointment only. You must register in advance for an appointment.
• Individuals may sign-up with the state of Illinois, county health departments, local retail pharmacies, and certain healthcare providers. Some providers may limit eligibility based on residency.
• Individuals may register with more than one provider.
• Documentation regarding immigration status is not required and providers cannot ask for this information
• Proof of Identification must be brought to the appointment
• Forms of valid identification: personal identification and/or employee identification. This can include a driver's license, state ID, passport, work badge, paycheck stub, or a letter from employer
• Currently, there is not sufficient vaccine supply in Illinois to vaccinate all individuals in Phase 1B.

REGISTRATION LINKS

• Cook County: Call 833-308-1988 or visit https://vaccine.cookcountyil.gov/
• DuPage County: Call (630) 682-7400 or https://dupagehealth.jotform.com/200694254415049
• Kane County: 630-208-3801 (24-hour phone) https://kanehealth.com/Pages/Vaccine_Appointments.aspx
• Illinois (vaccination locations): https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/vaccination-location
• Walgreens: https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid-19
• Jewel-Osco: https://www.mhealthappointments.com/covidappt or Access For Visually Impaired Only 77-723-3929
• Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/cp/1228302

AREA MASS SITES

• Des Plaines:
  • 1155 E. Oakton, Des Plaines, IL
  • 60018 833-308-1988
  • http://vaccine.cookcountyil.gov/
  • Phase 1B (Cook County residents/workers only) that includes front-line essential workers and residents age 65 and older.
  • Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Arlington Heights:
  • 3250 N. Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights IL
  • 833-308-1988
  • https://vaccine.cookcountyil.gov/
  • Phase 1B (Cook County residents/workers only) that includes front-line essential workers and residents age 65 and older.
  • Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
• DuPage County Fairgrounds:
  • 2015 Manchester Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187
  • 630-682-7400
  • https://www.dupagehealth.org/667/COVID-19-Vaccine
  • Phase 1B (Dupage County residents/workers only) that includes front-line essential workers and residents age 65 and older
  • Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.