CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Cook County Health will release approximately 15,000 single and first dose COVID-19 vaccine appointments Friday at noon.
The appointments are for dates beginning April 12, and marks the first release of appointments under the eligibility expansion that includes all individuals 16 years or older.
All three currently approved vaccines - Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson - will be used at the following Cook County mass vaccination sites:
• Forest Park (Pfizer)
• South Suburban College (Pfizer)
• Triton College (Pfizer)
• Tinley Park (J&J and Moderna)
Cook County Health noted that the Pfizer vaccine is the only vaccine currently approved for 16 and 17 year olds. As such, it is important for these individuals to schedule at a Pfizer site. A parent or guardian must accompany these individuals to their appointment.
All vaccinations are by appointment only. Appointments can be made online at vaccine.cookcountyil.gov or by calling 833-308-1988, Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
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