JOLIET, IL – The Will County Health Department today announced additional COVID-19 Vaccine Vaccination Clinics throughout Will County to help curb the spread of the Delta Variant and increase vaccination rates.
“Over the past several weeks, we have seen positive cases of COVID-19 on the rise in Will County due to the spread of the aggressive Delta Variant,” said Sue Olenek, Will County Health Department Director. “Fifty percent of the population is unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated which puts them and everyone at risk.”
The Health Department released the following statistics as of August 9th for those who are of the eligible population to get vaccinated (12 and up):
- 69% has one or more doses and 61% is fully vaccinated
- 91% of the 65+ is fully vaccinated
- 58% of the 18-64 population is fully vaccinated
- 47% of the 12-17 population is fully vaccinated
As of August 9th, the 7 day rolling positivity rate for COVID-19 cases in Will County was 5.3%, which is a 53% increase in cases over the last week.
“The best way to combat COVID-19 is to get vaccinated,” said Olenek. “The health department has both static and mobile pop up clinics to provide free COVID-19 Vaccines throughout the county and are adding new clinics every week.”
Will County residents can schedule or walk-in to the following Will County Health Department branches:
JOLIETWill County Health Department Vaccine Clinic 501 Ella Avenue, Joliet, IL 60433 CLINIC HOURS: CLOSED WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines availableACCEPTING WALK-INS AFTER 10am+ Free $10 Gift Card for fully vaccinated (while supplies last) 2nd dose Pfizer or Moderna/1 dose of Johnson & Johnson
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BOLINGBROOKWill County Health Department North Branch Office Pfizer Vaccine Clinic Regular Wednesday Pfizer Appointments for ages 12 & up323 Quadrangle Drive, Bolingbrook, IL 60440 CLINIC HOURS: Beginning August 18+ Free $10 Gift Card for fully vaccinated |
JOLIETWill County Community Health Center Residents can call 815-727-8670 to schedule an appointment.Ages 18 and over. |
In order to reach more residents throughout the county, the Health Department is holding mobile pop-up clinics at the following locations:
Village of Diamond Clinic1750 East Division Street, Diamond August 18th from 10am to 2pmAt this event vaccine recipients will receive: + Pair of FREE Great America tickets |
Wilmington Sharefest209 Wildcat Court, Wilmington August 14th from 9am-1pmAt this event vaccine recipients will receive: + Pair of FREE Great America tickets |
Cruise the Commons101 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox August 17th from 5pm – 8pmAt this event vaccine recipients will receive: + Pair of FREE Great America tickets |
Back To School Celebration655 Olmsted, University Park August 21st from 10am to 6pmAt this event vaccine recipients will receive: + Pair of FREE Great America tickets |
Symerton Homecoming18332 W Commercial Street, Symerton August 22nd from 12pm – 4pmAt this event vaccine recipients will receive: + Pair of FREE Great America tickets |
Cruise Night – Manhattan230 Wabash Street, Manhattan August 23rd from 6pm to 8pmAt this event vaccine recipients will receive: + Pair of FREE Great America tickets |
Monee Fall Fest5162 West Court Street, Monee September 10th from 5pm to 8pmCommunity Resource Fair90 Towncenter Drive, University Park September 11th from 10am – 2pmBeecher Farmers Market625 Dixie Hwy, Beecher September 25th from 9am – 1pm
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Will County Fair710 South West Street, Peotone August 25th through 29th
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In addition to the Will County Health Department Clinics, the county still has various community partners who are also offering free vaccines which include: Walgreens, Jewel-Osco, Meijer, Mariano’s, Oak Street Health, Aunt Martha’s, Kodocare and Wellness Home of Will County.
For a complete list of clinics and hours visit the www.willcountyhealth.org to schedule your vaccine or call 815-774-7386 for assistance.