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Here s a breakdown of the latest vaccine news from across the state
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News that Illinois and Chicago would both be heeding a recommendation from U.S. regulators to pause administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine amid an investigation into reports of potentially dangerous blood clots sent a ripple through the city and several suburbs with events canceled and vaccine appointments altered.
Whether you re looking for a vaccine, waiting for your turn, hoping to help loved ones or just trying to make sense of it all, here s a breakdown of the latest vaccine news from across the state.
Illinois has expanded its COVID vaccine eligibility outside of Chicago to include any resident age 16 or older, opening up appointments to thousands of residents who have so far been unable to receive the vaccine.
Elk Grove Village to Host Vaccine Clinic for Residents 16 and Older
Elk Grove Village plans to host a vaccine clinic for all village residents 16 and older next week, officials said.
The village will offer appointments, though vaccine quantity is limited, to be administered on April 14 at an unspecified location. The village said it has set up a call center to handle registration, which will operated from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. or until all appointments have been booked. To make an appointment, call (847) 357-4275.
New Mass COVID Vaccination Site Open in Kane County
A new mass COVID vaccination site is launching in Elgin Wednesday, open to all eligible Illinois residents, with the capacity to administer hundreds of doses of vaccine each day. Vaccinations are by appointment only. Appointments can be booked at kanevax.org or by calling 855-4-KaneVax (855-452-6382).