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The state announced on March 26 that it is sending Rapid Response Vaccination Teams to five counties where epidemiologists have determined there is a need to administer doses quickly to blunt increasing trends, IDPH said. Those teams will administer single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccinations to residents on top of what the counties are already allocated.
The counties are: Carroll, Ogle, Boone, Lee and Whiteside. Details on doses and how to make an appointment can be found here.
Plus, following an announcement from the state, a number of Illinois counties are now offering vaccinations to any state resident 16 and older. Here s a full list.
Published February 27, 2021 •
Updated on February 27, 2021 at 12:50 pm
Sergio Perez | Reuters
As much of Illinois moves into Phase 1B Plus of coronavirus vaccinations, residents continue to search for locations to receive the shot.
This week, the state expanded vaccine eligibility to those with high-risk medical conditions and comorbidities, including cancer, diabetes, heart conditions, pulmonary disease, among others. The list also includes those with obesity and women who are pregnant. Get the answer to your most-asked COVID vaccine questions on our mobile NBC 5 Chicago app. Download it here for iOS or Android.
Phase 1B initially opened up vaccinations to people age 65 years and older as well as frontline essential workers, which includes first responders, education workers like teachers and support staff, childcare workers, grocery store employees, postal service workers and more.
Calhoun County Needs More Vaccine
Calhoun County is gearing up vaccinations of school personnel this week, but the problem is that we’re not getting enough of the vaccine.
Calhoun County Health Department officer Eric Pessell was on the 95.3 WBCK Morning Show with Tim Collins, who joked that storing the vaccine could be done this week by putting it outside in the snowbank. But Pessell reminded listeners that that wouldn’t even be anywhere close to cold enough. “No, it s gotta be minus 96 Fahrenheit to store the Pfizer vaccine”, said Pessell. He said the Moderna vaccine can be stored at a warmer temperature. “I believe it s 20 minus Fahrenheit, so you still couldn t throw it out in a snowbank.”
Jan 21, 2021
Public health departments may be divided by county lines, but area departments have been working hand-in-hand to support one another.
Last week, the Calhoun County Health Department completed its Phase 1A of COVID-19 vaccinations, but still had a few remaining vials. Calhoun County Health Department Director Barb Riley contacted Webster County Health Department (WCPH) Director Kari Prescott and offered the remaining vials to WCPH.
“We are thankful for Barb and Calhoun County Health Department and their willingness to help our Webster County Phase 1A populations,” said Prescott. “These doses were used right away to continue vaccinating our Phase 1A health care workers.”