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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.
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.
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.
Find the nearest flu clinic near you. West Side locations include La Follette Park (Oct. 19), Riis Park (Oct. 27) and Columbus Park (Nov. 2). Getting vaccinated this fall is especially important to prevent a convergence of flu and COVID-19, experts say. The Centers for Disease and Prevention recommends everyone – with a few exceptions – who is 6 months of age or older get the annual flu vaccine.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro will be hosting the event on Monday, Oct. 21 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the 29th Ward office’s community room, 6272 W. North Ave.
The Chicago Department of Health will be administering shots from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 23rd at Ald. Chris Taliaferro’s ward office, 6272 W. North Ave.
Ald. Chris Taliaferro is hosting a free walk-in clinic with assistance from the Chicago Department of Health from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 6272 W. North Ave.
The Chicago Department of Public Health is holding special clinics in the next few weeks in the 24th Ward, and the 11th and 25th police districts.
The Chicago Department of Public Health and Walgreens are offering the vaccinations.
The Austin CBC Initiative is sponsoring the event, from 12 to 2 p.m. at 4800 W. Chicago Ave.