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Exclusive Vaccine Appointment Access for IAFC 


IAFC has partnered with Cook County Department of Public Health to provide IAFC staff, clients, and other constituents with exclusive access to mass vaccination sites in Cook County. All locations offer Pfizer (12 and over), J&J (18 and over), and Moderna (18 and over) vaccines.

To schedule an appointment at any of the greater Cook County mass vaccine locations, or at any of the neighborhood vaccine locations on the south or west sides of the city, follow this link & click on the location you would like to schedule an appointment at. Enter "Illinois Action for Children" in the organizational dropdown menu when asked.

ICYMI: Children age 12-15 are now eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine, with a parent or guardian required to provide on-site consent. Also, a new service to help you find a vaccine is available. Simply text your Zip Code to “GETVAX” – 438829, and en español “VACUNA” - 822862. You'll get a text back with nearby locations with available vaccines. 

Walk-Ins Welcome

Cook County Health is pleased to now offer walk-in availability at all large-scale vaccination sites. Individuals or groups who are interested in getting a vaccine can simply show up and register onsite Monday-Saturday, from 8:30AM-5PM. Walk-ins are also available for individuals who received their first dose at another location as long as they have their vaccine card with them. 

The vaccine is free to everyone and no one will be asked their immigration status.

For convenience, appointments can still be made at vaccine.cookcountyil.gov. Appointments can also be made by calling 833-308-1988.

Where Do I Sign Up To Receive A Vaccine?

Text 438829 (GETVAX): Text your zip code to 438829 to find the closest vaccine appointment to you.

GoodRx: GoodRx collects vaccine appointments from thousands of sites across the country, including CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Rite Aid and several government sites. Appointment availability changes frequently, and they track changes as fast as every 5 minutes.

ZocDoc: ZocDoc will notify you when appointments near you become available and will help you schedule an appointment.

State of Illinois Coronavirus Response (List of vaccine locations in Illinois – search by zip code)

ILVaccine (Search by county)

Vaccine Spotter: Search for appointments by zip code.

 

Look for Appointments at Specific Locations

Your local pharmacy, hospital or grocery store pharmacy may be offering vaccine appointments. Check the websites for vaccine appointment availability

Mariano’s Grocery Stores: Mariano’s pharmacies dedicate two hours of each day to distributing COVID-19 vaccines within the city of Chicago.

Walgreens Pharmacy: Visit walgreens.com to schedule an appointment.

CVS Pharmacy: Visit CVS.com to schedule an appointment.

Jewel-Osco Grocery Stores: Jewel has partnered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide COVID-19 vaccines to our customers. Visit Covid-19 Vaccination - Coronavirus Immuniza | Jewel-Osco to schedule an appointment.

Who is eligible for the vaccine?

As of April 19, all Chicagoans and residents of Illinois age 12+ are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Residents age 12-17 are only eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Please refer to the links below based on where you are located. For more localized information, check with your town or county directly.

Illinois Department of Public Health
https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccine-distribution

Cook County Department of Public Health
https://cookcountypublichealth.org/communicable-diseases/covid-19/covid-19-vaccine-distribution/

City of Chicago
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid19-vaccine/home/for-individuals.html

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Update


From the city of Chicago: "On April 23, following a thorough safety review, the CDC and FDA have determined that the use of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine in the U.S. should resume. The FDA and CDC have confidence that this vaccine is safe and effective in preventing COVID-19. The Chicago Department of Public Health is resuming operations immediately. LEARN MORE"