COVID-19 News Update
June 4, 2021
WHY IS THERE HESITANCY ABOUT THE COVID-19 VACCINE?
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
FRIDAY, JUNE 11 | NOON – 1PM
Please join us at our upcoming Community and Faith-Based Listening Session – you talk, we listen, then we will turn ideas into action!
The Will County Health Department (WCHD) is hosting a listening session for community organizations and faith leaders to explore COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and access among those disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
What are the barriers, challenges, and strategies to build trust and confidence in COVID-19 vaccines among the communities you serve?
Grab your lunch and share your thoughts as we work to collectively reach our communities in need.
MODERATOR
VINITA VOSS
Vaccine Equity Manager, Will County Health Department
GETVAX Texting Service
Text a ZIP code to 438829 (GETVAX) and 822862 (VACUNA) for 3 locations nearby that have vaccines available. (Available in English and Spanish)
Attention residents of Will County
We need your help! Will County Health Department needs your input on the COVID-19 vaccination to help us better understand where our communities stand on the vaccine. We are working to better center our education and outreach efforts to address concerns and questions about the vaccine and ensure that everyone has equitable access to the vaccine.
We are asking you to take just 5-10 minutes to express your views on the vaccine through this completely anonymous survey. You can complete this survey regardless of whether you have taken the vaccine or not; we need input from everyone. Your responses will not be personally connected to you in any way. We encourage you to express your thoughts so we can better serve our communities.
Thank you so much!
VACCINATE YOUR CHILD AGE 12-17!
Will County Health Department’s COVID-19 vaccination sites are now open to children ages 12 to 17 for the two-dose Pfizer vaccine. Previously, only 16 and older could receive the vaccine.
All minors under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present during their appointment and must remain with the child throughout the entire visit.
Children ages 12-17 may only receive the Pfizer vaccine which has been approved by the FDA and CDC.
Can’t Attend Appointment With Your Child?
If a parent or legal guardian is unable to accompany their child to a clinic run by Will County Health Department, their child can still receive a vaccine if:
- The minor is accompanied by someone over the age of 18 designated by their parent or legal guardian, and
- The minor brings the consent FORM signed by their parent or legal guardian.
Find your Pfizer Vaccine Clinic at our online scheduling portal or below or call 815-774-7386 to schedule an appointment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Provider Informational Session
June 9th from 11am – 12:30pm
Sponsored by the Will County Health Department
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Will County Healthcare Providers, Vaccine Coordinators, Vaccine Managers/Practice Managers, Nurses, and other Healthcare Providers with COVID-19 vaccine questions.
Hear from Will County Health Department’s Team
- Lisa Carlson, Immunizations Program Coordinator
- Cindy Jackson, Director of Mass Vaccination
- Dr. Garganera, Will County Health Department Medical Advisor and Southwest Infectious Disease Associates
Learn
- How to become a COVID-19 vaccine provider in ICARE
- Types of vaccines available to Will County Providers
- How to place an order for vaccine
- What ancillary supplies come with vaccine
- Where to pick up vaccine
- Safe vaccine storage and handling procedures
- How to prepare vaccine for administration
- How to reconstitute Pfizer
- What handouts are required to be distributed to COVID-19 vaccine recipients
JOHNSON & JOHNSON VACCINE POP UP CLINICS
Have you been waiting for the “One and Done” vaccine?
We are conducting a Pop Up Clinic on:
TOMORROW – June 5th from 10AM – 2PM
at the Will County Health Department
located at 501 Ella Avenue, Joliet, IL.
TOYS R US – JOLIET
BEGINNING JUNE 9TH
Wed – Sat: 10am – 6pm
Sun: 10am – 3pm
WILMINGTON
JUNE 16TH 9:30AM – 1PM
MONEE
JUNE 17TH 3 – 7PM
You must be 18 or older to receive the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
VACCINES FOR HOMEBOUND
Do you know someone who is interested in receiving a COVID vaccine who is unable to get out of the house due to medical limitations?
Consider applying for our homebound vaccination program through the Will County Health Department! Click the link to apply, and we will follow up with you as soon as we can! We want to get everyone vaccinated, especially those who are most at-risk and homebound.
HELP IS JUST A CALL AWAY
IF YOU WOULD LIKE ASSISTANCE SCHEDULING YOUR COVID-19 VACCINE, PLEASE CALL:
815.774.7386
For additional questions about COVID-19, call our hotline:
815.740.8977
Our phone lines will be open Mon-Fri from 8AM-4:30PM.
We have reach another milestone – over 40% of Will County is now vaccinated.
LET’S KEEP GOING WILL COUNTY!
Our Progress
Total number of vaccines administered
611,963
6/4/21
Total complete doses
279,150
6/4/21
40.32%
of population fully vaccinated
Demographic Breakdown
RACE/ETHNICITY
%
WHITE
364,164
%
HISPANIC
82,940
%
BLACK
49,351
%
ASIAN
45,018
Age
Ages 16-64
- 452,783 75.4%
Ages 65+
- 147,378 24.6%
Gender
Female
- 331,945 54.2%
Male
- 278,161 45.5%
VACCINE CLINICS OPEN AND READY FOR WALK-INS
The following clinics are accepting walk-ins in addition to the online scheduling. We encourage you to schedule online as it assures you do not have to wait in line and you do not have to fill any paperwork out on site. Check the links below for open appointments.
TOYS R US – JOLIET VACCINATION CLINIC
3128 Voyager Ln, Joliet, IL 60435
WALK-INS WELCOME:
Wednesday-Saturday from 10am-6pm
Sunday from 10am-3pm
Closed on Monday and Tuesday
Toys R Us Pfizer Vaccine Clinic
Toys R Us Johnson and Johnson Vaccine Clinic
Starting June 9th
MONEE VACCINATION CLINIC
Will County Health Department Vaccine Site
6370 Emerald Parkway, Monee, IL
WALK-INS WELCOME
CLINIC HOURS:
OPEN FOR 1st DOSE APPOINTMENTS AND WALK-INS
June 10th from 3 – 7pm
June 24th from 9:30am – 1pm
Monee Pfizer Vaccine Clinic
Monee Johnson and Johnson Vaccine Clinic
June 17th from 3 – 7pm
WILMINGTON VACCINATION CLINIC
Will County Health Department Vaccine Site at St. Rose School
626 S Kankakee St, Wilmington, IL 60481
WALK-INS WELCOME
CLINIC HOURS:
OPEN FOR 1st DOSE APPOINTMENTS AND WALK-INS
June 9th from 9:30am – 1pm
June 23rd from 3 – 7pm
Wilmington Pfizer Vaccine Clinic
Wilmington Johnson and Johnson Vaccine Clinic
June 16th from 9:30am – 1pm
JOLIET – PFIZER & MODERNA CLINIC
Will County Health Department Vaccine Clinic
501 Ella Avenue, Joliet, IL 60433
Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am – 3:45pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am – 5:30pm
FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR DAILY VACCINE CLINIC UPDATES
An easy way to stay updated on vaccine clinic hours and availability of appointments is to follow the Will County Health Department on Facebook. We post each morning the locations that are open that day for appointments and walk-ins.
Click here to visit our page and then follow/like us!
For additional questions about COVID-19, call our hotline:
815.740.8977
The Will County Health Department is providing a Coronavirus hotline to help answer your questions about COVID-19.
HOURS: Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM
Please call with any questions you may have and we will be happy to help you.