As of Monday, several Walgreens and Jewel-Osco locations have begun vaccinations or opened appointments for eligible Illinois residents in Phase 1B of the state’s vaccine launch.
Phase 1B opens vaccinations for people aged 65 and over, as well as for “essential front-line workers”, which includes first responders, education workers such as teachers and support staff, childcare workers, grocery store employees, postal service workers and more.
There are several ways in which eligible residents will be able to be vaccinated, but state officials have asked for patience as the new phase opens.
According to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Walgreens has begun offering vaccinations in 92 locations across the state. Jewel-Osco will begin vaccinations on Tuesday, but has launched its website to schedule meetings on Monday.
The state said that “additional pharmaceutical partners will come online and open the registration for appointments” in the coming days.
A Walmart spokeswoman confirmed on Friday that starting this week and next, the large retailer will begin offering vaccinations in Chicago as well as Indiana, along with six other states.
The company has already offered vaccinations in New Mexico and Arkansas, where it is headquartered. (For more information on launching vaccines, click here.)
In addition to Walgreens and Jewel-Osco, the Illinois Department of Public Health has also launched a site for eligible residents to find vaccination events and make appointments.
“This site will serve as a hub for all vaccine-related information, directing residents to book the reservation pages of the 97 local health departments and our pharmacy partners, which will total hundreds of locations across the state.” Pritzker said in a statement. also includes information about our first Illinois National Guard mass vaccination site, which will open tomorrow at the Tinley Park Convention Center and will be updated as more state-run sites and hundreds of additional local options. As federal supplies are currently limited and every state in the nation is facing a shortage, I urge all eligible Illinois to return regularly for available meetings – and, in the meantime, to disguise themselves, keep their distance, wash your hands and remember that “We will stay healthy and safe if we look at each other. ”
Here’s a complete overview of how to record or schedule a meeting at the locations above:
- To make an appointment through a state-run vaccination site, click here. For a map of statewide vaccination sites or to find a site near you, click here. Note: Those who schedule an appointment through these sites will need:
- You may be required to provide proof of employment as a health care professional using an employee ID, a recent letter from your employer, or a recent pay slip. If you are not eligible at this stage, your vaccination appointment will be rejected.
- For more information on how those eligible for Phase 1b can get a meeting through Walgreens, click here. Note: those who schedule a meeting will need:
- An appointment confirmation email
- A vaccination authorization form COVID-19 with your registration code (if applicable)
- State ID, valid driving license or other identity card issued by the government
- Work ID or other document to show proof of employment (only for health workers, only for front-line workers and essential workers)
- Medical and / or pharmaceutical insurance card
- Download, print and complete the vaccination consent form. If you do not bring the completed form, you will need to fill it in at the pharmacy before vaccination.
- For more information on how those eligible for phase 1b can get a meeting via the Jewel-Osco click here. Note: those who schedule a meeting will need:
- Proof of employment (badge, payment, uniform, etc.)
- Medical license (if applicable)
- Driver’s license
- Health insurance and prescription cards
- The last 4 digits of the SSN
“At this time, these sites will only be available on a scheduled basis,” the governor’s office said in a statement Monday. “As the federal vaccine supply grows and Illinois receives more vaccines, the state will launch locations and expand sites to additional providers, such as doctors’ offices and emergency care clinics. More information about these locations will be published in the coming weeks. “
For a full look at how to make an appointment or receive vaccine information for your area, click here.