County changes age question on vaccine survey
Scott Marion, smarion@hearst.com
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Madison County Health Department Administrator Toni Corona and County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler speak on March 17 at a press conference announcing Madison County’s first case of COVID-19.Intelligencer file photo
EDWARDSVILLE – The Madison County Health Department has changed two questions on its COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Survey to reflect state guidelines.
On Monday, the department released the survey on its website and its social media pages. It initially asked respondents if they were over 75. It now asks if they are over 65.
The survey states that when the vaccine is available and appropriate based on IDPH guidelines, survey participants will be contacted to schedule a vaccination appointment. The survey is for Madison County residents only.
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