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October 5, 2021

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Champaign County COVID-19 Pfizer Booster Clinics Expand

Community vaccination clinics available to all eligible individuals

CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle

Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, Promise Healthcare, and the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign are hosting community-based COVID-19 Pfizer booster vaccination clinics throughout the month of October.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), many of the people who are now eligible to receive a booster shot received their initial vaccine early in the vaccination program and will benefit from additional protection. With the Delta variant’s dominance as the circulating strain and cases of COVID-19 increasing significantly across the United States, a booster shot will help strengthen protection against severe disease in those populations who are at high-risk for exposure to COVID-19 or the complications from severe disease. Additional information can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html.

Pfizer booster vaccinations are available to all eligible individuals at both locations. Reminder: the booster must be at least 6 months after the 2nd Pfizer dose.

iHotel and Conference Center – 111 St. Mary’s Road, Champaign

• Walk-in; no appointment needed
• October 5^th – 7^th, 12^th – 13^th, 19^th – 21^st, 26^th – 27^th
• 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Kohl’s Plaza – 1901 N. Market Street, Champaign

• Booster appointments can be scheduled through MyCarle and at org/covid-19
• October 5^th – 7^th, 12^th – 14^th, 19^th – 21^st
• 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Pharmacies:

• Visit vaccinefinder.org for available appointments at local pharmacies.

Additional information on COVID-19 vaccinations can be found at: https://www.c-uphd.org/covidvaccinations.html.

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September 30, 2021

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Champaign County COVID-19 Pfizer Booster Vaccinations Available

Community vaccination clinics to begin next week for eligible individuals 

CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, Promise Healthcare, and the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign will be hosting community-based COVID-19 Pfizer booster vaccination clinics beginning next week.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), many of the people who are now eligible to receive a booster shot received their initial vaccine early in the vaccination program and will benefit from additional protection. With the Delta variant’s dominance as the circulating strain and cases of COVID-19 increasing significantly across the United States, a booster shot will help strengthen protection against severe disease in those populations who are at high-risk for exposure to COVID-19 or the complications from severe disease. Additional information can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html.

Upcoming community clinics include:

iHotel and Conference Center – 1900 S. 1st Street, Champaign

Pfizer booster vaccinations will be given to individuals meeting the following criteria:

• 65 years of age or older, 50-64 years of age with underlying health conditions, healthcare workers, and first responders who have completed their 1st and 2nd doses of Pfizer
• Must be at least 6 months after the 2nd dose
• Walk-in; no appointment needed
• October 5^th – 7^th
• 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Kohl’s Plaza – 1901 N. Market Street, Champaign

Pfizer booster vaccinations are available to all eligible individuals at this location. 

• Booster appointments can be scheduled through MyCarle and at org/covid-19
• October 5^th – 7^th, 12^th – 14^th, 19^th – 21^st
• 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.  

Pharmacies:

• Visit vaccinefinder.org for available appointments at local pharmacies.

Additional note:

Eligibility for the community-based COVID-19 Pfizer booster vaccination clinics will continue to expand based on the criteria set forth by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 

Additional information on COVID-19 vaccinations can be found at: https://www.c-uphd.org/covidvaccinations.html.

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August 17, 2021

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Third Dose of COVID-19 Vaccination Available to Individuals Meeting Certain Criteria

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District and Community Healthcare Partners Encourage Individuals to Consult with a Healthcare Provider for Third COVID Vaccination Dose

CHAMPAIGN, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, and Promise Healthcare want to encourage those who are eligible for a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to consult with their medical provider to discuss additional protection as Delta variant cases continue to rise.

Eligibility criteria for a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine is based on the following recommendations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Emergency Use Authorization:

• At least 28 days have passed after a second dose of Pfizer or Moderna (does not apply to Johnson & Johnson)
• Same dose of the vaccine should be used for the third dose (unless information about the first two doses is unknown)
• Self-attest to having one of the following immunocompromised conditions:
  • Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood o Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system o Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
  • Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome) o Advanced or untreated HIV infection
  • Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response

According to Awais Vaid, Deputy Administrator and Epidemiologist at CUPHD, “Eligible individuals should receive their third dose at their provider’s office. In addition, the third dose of Pfizer or Moderna is not a booster shot and not intended for the general community member. What is available now is a third dose of the original shot, specifically recommended for people with compromised immune systems.”

No other conditions or criteria are eligible for the third dose at this time. Caretakers are not included in the eligibility but are encourage to get their first series of vaccinations if they have not already done so. It is anticipated that less than 3 percent of patients will be eligible for a third dose of an mRNA vaccination.

Additional information can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019ncov/vaccines/recommendations/immuno.html.

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