CHICAGO - The Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is reminding individuals 65 and older to stay current on their COVID-19 vaccinations, which means receiving a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine six months after their initial dose. The 2024-2025 vaccine was released this past September, so seniors who received their first dose around that time would now be eligible for their second dose in March.

As part of its commitment to protecting the city's most vulnerable residents, CDPH will host several senior clinics in partnership with the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) throughout March and April. These clinics will offer COVID-19 and flu vaccines to individuals 65 and older. If you have insurance, please bring your card. If you do not have insurance, you can still receive both vaccines with no out-of-pocket cost. No appointment necessary.

Below is the schedule of DFSS senior vaccination clinics:

• Southwest Regional Center, 6117 S. Kedzie Ave., March 17, 2025, 10am-1pm
• Northwest Regional Center, 3160 N. Milwaukee Ave., March 21, 2025, 10am-1pm
• Northeast Regional Center, 2019 W. Lawrence Ave., March 24, 2025, 10am-1pm
• West Town Satellite Senior Center, 1613 W. Chicago Ave., March 25, 2025, 10am-1pm
• Southeast Regional Center, 1767 East 79th St, March 26, 2025, 10am-1pm
• Renaissance Court, 78 E. Washington St., March 27, 2025, 10am-1pm
• Central West Regional Center, 2102 W. Ogden Ave., March 28, 2025, 10am-1pm
• Englewood Satellite Senior Center, 653-657 W. 63rd St., April 7, 2025, 10am-1pm

March 11, 2025 marked the 5th anniversary of the day the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.

“CDPH recognizes the dedication of frontline healthcare workers, providers, community organizations and everyone else that has worked tirelessly to keep Chicago healthy. This anniversary serves as a reminder to all Chicagoans to stay up to date with their vaccinations. COVID-19 vaccination rates have been decreasing every year since 2021 and we need to increase vaccine uptake to continue to protect public health,” said CDPH Commissioner Dr. Olusimbo 'Simbo' Ige, MD, MS, MPH.

As of March 8, only 13.3% of Chicagoans have received the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. CDPH reminds everyone that staying current on COVID-19 and flu vaccines offers the best protection from serious illness and hospitalization.

Visit CDPH's Immunization Clinics page to find the list of clinic locations and the full calendar of vaccination events.

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