As of Monday, several locations in Walgreens and Jewel-Osco have either started vaccinations or made arrangements for Illinois residents eligible for Phase 1B of the state’s vaccine rollout.
Phase 1B opens up vaccinations to people 65 and older, as well as “frontline essential workers,” including first responders, educators such as teachers and support staff, childcare workers, supermarket workers, postal workers, and more.
There are several ways eligible residents can get vaccinated, but government officials have urged patience as they enter the new phase.
According to Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Walgreens has started providing vaccinations at 92 locations statewide. Jewel-Osco starts vaccinations on Tuesday, but launches its site to schedule appointments Monday.
The state said that “more pharmacy partners will come online and open registration for appointments in the coming days.”
A Walmart spokeswoman confirmed Friday that the big-box retailer will begin providing vaccinations in the city of Chicago and Indiana, along with six other states early this and next week.
The company has already provided vaccinations in New Mexico and Arkansas, where it is headquartered. (Click here for more information on vaccine rollout.)
In addition to Walgreens and Jewel-Osco, the Illinois Department of Public Health also launched a site for eligible residents to find vaccine events and schedule appointments.
“This site will serve as a hub for all vaccine-related information, directing residents to the appointment booking homepages of our 97 local health departments and our pharmacy partners, which will be a total of hundreds of locations statewide,” Pritzker said. a statement. Also includes information on our Illinois National Guard’s first massive vaccination site, opening tomorrow at the Tinley Park Convention Center, and will be updated as more state-run sites and hundreds of additional local options come online. Since federal supply is currently limited and every state in the country is in deficit, I urge all eligible Illinois residents to regularly check back on available appointments – while masking, keeping our distance, washing our hands and remember that we’ll stay healthy and safe when we take care of each other. ”
Here’s a full rundown on how to register or schedule an appointment at the above locations:
- To book an appointment through a state-run vaccination site, click here. Click here for a map of vaccination sites statewide or to locate a site near you. Note: Those who schedule an appointment through these sites will need:
- You may be required to provide proof of employment as a health care worker 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 an appointment through Walgreens click here. Note: Those who schedule an appointment will need:
- An appointment confirmation by e-mail
- A COVID-19 vaccination authorization form with your registration code (if applicable)
- State card, valid driver’s license or other government issued ID
- Work ID or other document to prove employment (for health professionals, frontline workers and key staff only)
- Medical and / or pharmacy insurance card
- Download, print and complete the vaccination consent form. If you do not take the completed form with you, you must fill it in at the pharmacy before your vaccination.
- For more information on how those eligible for phase 1b can get an appointment via Jewel-Osco click here. Note: Those who schedule an appointment will need:
- Proof of employment (badge, pay slip, uniform, etc.)
- Medical license (if applicable)
- Drivers license
- Medical and Prescription Insurance Cards
- Last 4 digits of SSN
“Right now, these sites are available by appointment only,” the governor said in a press release on Monday. “As the federal supply of vaccines grows and Illinois receives more vaccines, the state will launch walk-in sites and expand sites to include additional health care providers such as doctor’s offices and emergency care clinics. More information on those sites will be released in the coming weeks.”
For a full overview of how to book an appointment or get vaccine information for your area, click here.