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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Free flu shots available throughout Chicago
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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.