CCDPH News
Hear the latest news and recommendations for the residents of Suburban Cook County.
Suspected cases of the Omicron variant are rising in suburban Cook County
Suspected cases of the Omicron variant are rising in suburban Cook County and are likely to escalate quickly. The Delta variant is still the predominant strain and CCDPH surveillance data show that case counts, case rates, test positivity, and most concerningly –...
Holiday Gathering and Travel Guidelines
As families, often many generations, gather to celebrate holidays, here are the best ways to minimize COVID-19 risk and keep your family and friends safe during the season. The proven best way to protect yourself and other is to get vaccinated if you’re eligible. Further, if you are age 18 or older and eligible for a booster shot, we urge you to take advantage of the further level of protection.
Booster Shots Recommended for Adults 18+
On Friday, November 19, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) all endorsed booster vaccines for all adults, age 18 and over. Boosters are widely...
2021 Halloween Guidance
Most trick-or-treaters are children who are not yet eligible to be vaccinated so it’s extra important for parents to encourage them to take these safety precautions to stay safe and healthy: Plan for outdoor events and dress for the weather Maintain physical...
Booster Shot Update
An FDA advisory panel on Friday voted to allow the use of Pfizer booster shots to be given to residents 65 and over and those in "high risk populations" at least 6 months after their second dose. Residents with certain immunocompromised conditions who received the...
Cook County Department of Public Health COVID-19 Vaccination Update
FDA and ACIP recommend an additional mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose for immunocompromised people Summary and Action Items On August 12, 2021, FDA modified the Emergency Use Authorizations for Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to allow for administration...
Walk-in Availability Six Large-Scale Vaccination Sites
Cook County Health is pleased to now offer walk-in availability at its six large-scale vaccination sites. Individuals or groups who are interested in getting a vaccine can simply show up and register onsite. Walk-ins are also available for individuals who received...
CDC and FDA Recommend Resuming Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Distribution
Following CDC and FDA guidance from April 23, 2021, we are prepared and pleased at the prospect of including the Johnson & Johnson vaccine again. While we take the blood clot issue very seriously, we know that it is...
CCDPH Update On Vaccination Equity (April 22, 2021)
COVID-19 has laid bare health inequities we have long known are rooted in historical racism, injustice, and discrimination. The COVID-19 pandemic...
Updated November 22, 2021, 9:52 AM