Community
Free flu shot Tuesday at Bethel New Life
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The shot is free with most health insurance. The clinic will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at 1140 N. Lamon Ave.
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Get your COVID-19 shot today
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There are several locations on the West Side providing COVID-19 shots and boosters at no cost.
News
West Side residents urged to get vaccinated – and keep getting tested
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A community vaccination event will be held Jan. 22 at the 15th Police District.
Community
Get vaccinated, get tested, stay safe
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Chicago health officials announced Thursday that there were 5,216 confirmed cases of COVID in the city, the most detected in a 24-hour period. Residents are being urged to get vaccinated, wear their masks and get tested, especially before and after holiday gatherings.
Community
Austin pharmacy offering COVID shots Friday to 5- to 11-year-olds
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The shots will be given at the Walgreens store at 5222 W. Madison St. Appointments must be made in advance; no walk-ins will be accepted.
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FBI investigating Loretto Hospital’s vaccination program
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After reports that doses went to ineligible people with ties to hospital administrators, a federal grand jury is investigating.
Community
Free flu, COVID-19 shots
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The Chicago Department of Public Health will be giving free COVID-19 and flu shots from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 1 at 4924 W. Chicago Ave. For more information, call the 37th Ward office at (773) 379-0960.
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Faith leaders to get COVID-19 vaccine this week
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Austin minister Ira Acree, senior pastor of Greater St. John Bible Church, will be joining other faith leaders Wednesday to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s his message to West Side residents, especially those who aren’t sure they want to be vaccinated when it’s their turn.
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Black Chicagoans shouldn’t fear the COVID-19 vaccine, elected officials say
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During a virtual press conference held Sunday, Congressman Danny Davis, city Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Ervin, Alds. Emma Mitts (37th) and Jason Ervin (28th), and Cook County Commissioners Dennis Deer and Donna Miller said it’s imperative African Americans be willing to get the two-dose vaccine. Davis was among the first to get vaccinated earlier this month.
Community
Don’t forget to get your flu shot
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City health officials are advising that everyone 6 months and older get a flu shot this year. The Chicago Department of Public Health has relaunched the Chicago Flu Vaccine Finder, a web-based app that shows where you can get a flu shot. In Austin residents can go to one of two Walgreens, one at 5222 W. Madison St. and the other at 1546 N. Central Ave.