Walgreens Vaccine COVID Illinois

As the fight against COVID-19 continues, Walgreens has joined forces with the federal government's vaccination pilot program to operate a mass vaccination clinic at the United Center in Chicago. The site will be open seven days a week for eight weeks, providing a convenient location for Illinois residents to receive their vaccinations.

To book an appointment, residents can utilize two options: online or through a call center. While the call center is available, residents are advised to expect lengthy wait times due to high demand. To avoid this, those who have access to the internet are encouraged to book their appointments online.

The multi-lingual call center will be particularly helpful for seniors, providing assistance in making an appointment and bridging the digital divide. When booking an appointment, date of birth will be required to confirm vaccine eligibility.

Zocdoc will display real-time appointment availability, allowing eligible residents to select a date/time and book their appointment online. The website is designed to handle a high volume of appointment requests, ensuring that those who need a vaccination can receive one quickly and efficiently.

Illinois residents have two options for making appointments: online or through the call center. For seniors aged 65 and older, there will be a dedicated appointment window from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 4.

Once the site is up and running, it's expected that up to 6,000 doses per day will be administered. Vaccinations are set to begin on March 9, marking an important milestone in the fight against COVID-19.

In addition to this new mass vaccination clinic, there are currently 15 state-run sites operating across Illinois, including Southern Illinois University and the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. For a statewide vaccination locations map or to find a site near you, click here.

If you're not eligible for this phase of vaccinations, your appointment will be rejected. However, if you are eligible, you'll need to provide proof of employment as health care personnel using an employee ID, a recent letter from your employer, or a recent pay stub.

For more information on how to get vaccinated and to find a site near you, click here. Stay up-to-date with the latest Chicago news by signing up for our weekly Catch-Up newsletter here.

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