As of Monday, several Walgreens and Jewel-Osco locations began getting vaccinated or opened appointments for eligible Illinois residents under Phase 1B of the state’s vaccine launch.
Phase 1B opens vaccines to people 65 and older, as well as “front-line essential workers,” which includes first aid, education workers as teachers and support staff, daycare workers, store employees of groceries, postal service workers and more.
There are several ways in which eligible residents will be able to be vaccinated, but state officials have called for patience as the new phase opens.
According to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Walgreens has begun providing vaccines to 92 locations across the state. Jewel-Osco will begin vaccinations on Tuesday, but launched its site to schedule appointments on Monday.
The state said “additional pharmacy partners will go online and open the appointment register” also in the coming days.
A Walmart spokeswoman confirmed Friday that starting this week and next, the big box retailer will begin providing inoculations to the city of Chicago as well as Indiana, along with six other states.
The company has already been offering vaccines in New Mexico and Arkansas, where it is headquartered. (For more information on vaccine release, click here.)
In addition to Walgreens and Jewel-Osco, the Illinois Department of Public Health also launched a site where eligible residents could find vaccination events and make appointments.
“This site will serve as the hub for all vaccine-related information, which will direct residents to the appointment booking homepages of our 97 local health departments and our pharmacy partners, which will add up to hundreds of locations. statewide, “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 connect of additional local options. Because the federal supply is currently limited and all states in the nation are facing a shortage, I urge all Illinois residents to regularly check available appointments and, in the meantime, mask themselves, keep their distance, wash – your hands and remember We will stay healthy and safe if we watch each other. ”
Here’s a full breakdown of how to sign up or schedule an appointment at the above locations:
- To make an appointment through a state-run vaccination site, click here. To get a map of vaccination locations across the state or to find a place near you, click here. Note: Those who schedule an appointment through these sites will need:
- You may be asked to provide proof of employment as a health care professional through an employee ID, a recent letter from your employer, or a recent salary. If you are not eligible at this stage, the vaccination appointment will be declined.
- For more information on how those eligible for Phase 1b can get an appointment through Walgreens, click here here. Note: Those who schedule an appointment will need:
- An appointment confirmation email
- A COVID-19 vaccination authorization form with your registration code (if applicable)
- State identification, valid driver’s license or other identity document issued by the government
- Work ID or other document proving proof of employment (only for health workers, front-line workers and essential workers)
- Medical and / or pharmacy insurance card
- Download, print and complete the vaccination consent form. If you do not bring the completed form, you will need to fill it out at the pharmacy before the vaccine.
- For more information on how those eligible for Phase 1b can get an appointment by clicking on Jewel-Osco here. Note: Those who schedule an appointment will need:
- Proof of employment (badge, payroll, uniform, etc.)
- Medical license (if applicable)
- Driving license
- Health insurance and prescription cards
- Last 4 digits of SSN
“At this time, these sites will be available by appointment only,” the governor’s cabinet said Monday in a statement. “As federal vaccine supply increases and Illinois receives more vaccines, the state will launch accessible locations and expand sites to additional providers such as medical offices and emergency care clinics. More information on these locations will be published in the coming weeks.” .
For a full overview of how to make an appointment or receive vaccine information for your area, click here.