Boost Up Cook County

Like sharing life’s most meaningful moments, show them love this holiday season, when you help them stay up to date on free COVID-19 and flu vaccines.

Boost Up Cook County

COVID-19 cases are currently low in suburban Cook County, but are expected to rise in the fall and winter months, along with flu and other influenza-like illnesses, such as RSV. The severity of the winter surge is directly dependent on how many people get boosted for COVID and flu now.

So, leading up to and during the Thanksgiving and winter holiday seasons, CCDPH will be running the Boost Up Cook County COVID and flu vaccination campaign throughout the suburbs to encourage all residents to give themselves and their loved ones the gift of health, by staying up-to-date on vaccinations and boosters and doing the usual things to keep germs from spreading.

See what Cook County Health and CCDPH experts had to say at a press conference Oct. 25, 2022 about the potential for a ‘Tripledemic’ of COVID, flu and RSV this winter:

Get vaccinated and boosted

Vaccination continues to be our best weapon against COVID and flu.

Everyone 6 months and older is eligible to receive a COVID vaccine (1st, 2nd and 3rd doses) and a flu shot.
COVID booster shots are recommended for everyone ages 5 and up.
You can be vaccinated or boosted for COVID and vaccinated for flu at the same time.

Getting vaccinated and boosted strengthens the immune response to protect against severe symptoms or complications that could lead to missed work or school, lost income or benefit time, hospitalization or death

Vaccines and boosters are safe, effective, and have undergone—and will continue to undergo—the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history. You cannot get COVID or flu from the vaccines.

Where to find COVID vaccines and boosters and flu vaccines

Find free vaccines at vaccines.gov or myshotcookcounty.com.
Pediatricians’ or family physicians’ offices
CCDPH mobile vaccination clinics (including at schools, events, churches, etc.)
Cook County Health clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers
Pharmacies (for children 3 years and older)
At home through CCDPH’s in-home vaccination program (see below)

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COVID-19 Vaccination Reccomendations

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Give yourself a boost

Give yourself a boost Give yourself the gift of health this holiday season. Find free COVID vaccines and boosters near you.

Boost Up

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Give your loved ones a boost

Like spending quality time together, show them love when you help them get their annual flu vaccines.

Boost Up

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Give germs the boot

Keep germs from spreading by cleaning frequently touched surfaces and ventilating spaces; covering coughs and sneezes and masking; keeping your distance and staying home when sick.

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Get a free ride to your vaccination appointment

Get a free ride to your vaccination. CCDPH is partnering with Kaizen Health to offer FREE rides to and from your COVID vaccinations. Kaizen can provide vehicles to accommodate most residents, including those in wheelchairs or those who require child seats at no cost. Schedule rides by calling 833-308-1988.

Get vaccinated or boosted at home

The Cook County Department of Public Health is providing in-home COVID-19 and influenza vaccinations for all suburban Cook County residents who are eligible for a dose.

To be eligible for this program, you must:

Live in CCDPH’s jurisdiction of suburban Cook County (excluding Evanston, Oak Park, Skokie and Stickney Township which have their own health departments), AND:
Be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine (1st, 2nd, additional doses, or boosters)

To sign up for in-home vaccination:

Call our hotline at 833-309-1988 – Hotline hours are Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Apply online at bit.ly/homevaccine – One of our vaccination partners will call you to schedule an appointment. Please be patient while we work through a large number of requests.

Request a mobile vaccination clinic at your organization

Cook County Department of Public Health can provide COVID-19 vaccinations, materials and speakers at events hosted by organizations:

Based in suburban Cook County (excluding Chicago, Evanston, Skokie, Oak Park, or Stickney Township)
That employ or serve individuals with limited resources or access to care within suburban Cook County (excluding Evanston, Skokie, Oak Park, or Stickney Township)
Have staff available to manage and/or host the event
Expecting 10 or more attendees

For more information, click here.