Phase 2 Of Chicago's Vaccine Distribution Begins

The City of Chicago moved to Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility on Monday, April 19, meaning all Chicagoans aged 16 or older are eligible to get inoculated against the coronavirus.

Appointments can be made at Zocdoc.com/vaccine or through the City's COVID-19 Vaccine Finder to identify additional vaccine providers. To book an appointment on Zocdoc, Chicagoans under 18 must have a parent or guardian book vaccine appointments on their behalf. New appointments will be added frequently, and people are encouraged to check back. Only individuals 18 and older will be able to get inoculated at a City-run vaccination site.

The following pharmacies offer vaccinations and their own scheduling:  Chicago Costco Pharmacies, CVS, Jewel Osco, Mariano’s, and Walgreens. Contact the pharmacy directly about possible appointments.

All City-operated vaccination sites remain limited to individuals 18+. Vaccine appointments at City-run sites can be scheduled using Zocdoc at zocdoc.com/vaccine, or by calling the City’s COVID-19 Help Line at 312-746-4835. To ensure equitable access to this life-saving vaccine, people who live in high CCVI and undervaccinated zip codes will be prioritized for some of the City's vaccination sites such as United Center and Chicago State University.

Last week, April 11-17, the City received less than 70,000 first doses, enough to vaccinate fewer than 10,000 residents per day. The City has been using all the vaccine it receives quickly and efficiently. Last week, 97% of doses received were distributed to providers, and 90% were administered to patients within a week. Over the course of the rollout about 350,000 non-Chicago residents have been vaccinated in the City, too.

Residents should also check with their primary care physicians. More than 350 hospitals, health clinics, medical practices, pharmacies and other providers receive vaccine for distribution to local residents.

The vaccine is offered at no cost, and insurance is not required. Documentation regarding immigration status is also not required. Proof of address is required for all first dose appointments at City sites, with the exception of United Center. Please see the list of documents one can provide to prove a Chicago address.

To date, more than 1 million Chicago residents have received at least one dose of vaccine — nearly half of the City’s adult population. Learn more about your treatment options, and much more, on the City’s official vaccination portal.