Midwestern Career College encourages our community members to rely on information from trusted sources, including state, city, and public health official websites.
CDC Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html
Illinois Department of Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ
https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccine-faq
Illinois Department of Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccine-distribution
City of Chicago COVID-19 Vaccine Information
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid19-vaccine/home.html
Indiana State Vaccine Information and Planning
https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/vaccine/
According to the information provided by the CDC,
Over 52 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine were administered in the United States from December 14, 2020, through February 14, 2021.
COVID-19 vaccines were evaluated in tens of thousands of participants in clinical trials. The vaccines met FDA’s rigorous scientific standards for safety, effectiveness, and manufacturing quality needed to support emergency use authorization (EUA).
Sources: CDC Safety of COVID-19 Vaccines; City of Chicago’s FAQ on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine
Yes. The Department of Homeland Security encourages all individuals, regardless of immigration status, to receive the COVID-19 vaccine once eligible under local distribution guidelines.
Source: DHS Statement on Equal Access to COVID-19 Vaccines and Vaccine Distribution Sites
Yes, you can. The Illinois plan allows providers to charge an administration fee but states that it will not be passed on to those receiving the vaccine — even the uninsured.
Source: Illinois Department of Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ
No. The federal government is providing the vaccine free of charge to all people living in the United States. Vaccination providers can be reimbursed for vaccine administration fees by the patient’s public or private insurance company or, for uninsured patients, by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Provider Relief Fund. You should not be denied a vaccine if you are unable to pay a vaccine administration fee.
Source: CDC Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
States and cities are distributing the vaccine in phases. In Illinois, we are currently in phase 1b. The community members that eligible for the vaccine in this phase are:
This is in addition to the community members in phase 1a:
The next phases will be:
Phase 1c:
Phase 2:
To find more information on the distribution phases in Chicago, click here:
Vaccine Distribution Phases in Chicago
To find information on the distribution phases in your city or county, look on your city or county’s website.
Further sources: Illinois Department of Public Health Vaccine Distribution
Go through your city or county website to sign up for the vaccine eligibility updates. When you are in the eligible group, you will receive a notification with your unique registration number. After you have your registration number, you will be able to schedule your vaccine appointment.
Here are links to register for the vaccine in the counties in and around Chicago:
If you don’t know your county, type your zip code or city into this site to find which county you are in: https://www.uscounties.com/ Then, search for your county and/or city’s COVID-19 vaccination registration form.
Currently, vaccination is available by appointment only for eligible individuals. The vaccine will be offered at no cost to all Illinois residents who want it, but patience is needed while vaccine quantities increase. Be aware that most provider office locations have been instructed to start vaccination of their current patients before opening up appointments to others.
To find a vaccination location near you, click here: https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/vaccination-location
Here are the steps to register for your vaccine appointment:
The currently authorized vaccines to prevent COVID-19 in the United States require 2 shots to get the most protection:
Your second appointment will be scheduled by the vaccine provider. Get your second shot as scheduled.
Source: CDC Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
Yes. To protect yourself and others, follow these recommendations:
It’s important for everyone to continue using all the tools available to help stop this pandemic as we learn more about how COVID-19 vaccines work in real-world conditions. Experts are also looking at how many people get vaccinated and how the virus is spreading in communities. We also don’t yet know whether getting a COVID-19 vaccine will prevent you from spreading the virus that causes COVID-19 to other people, even if you don’t get sick yourself.
Source: CDC Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
Midwestern Career College encourages anyone eligible for the vaccine to make an appointment and get vaccinated. However, at this moment, the college does not require its students or staff to get the COVID vaccine.
Midwestern Career College encourages our community members to rely on information from trusted sources, including state, city, and public health official websites.
CDC Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html
Illinois Department of Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ
https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccine-faq
Illinois Department of Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution https://www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccine-distribution
City of Chicago COVID-19 Vaccine Information
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/sites/covid19-vaccine/home.html
Indiana State Vaccine Information and Planning
https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/vaccine/
DHS Statement on Equal Access to COVID-19 Vaccines and Vaccine Distribution Sites
https://www.dhs.gov/news/2021/02/01/dhs-statement-equal-access-covid-19-vaccines-and-vaccine-distribution-sites