Chicago Department of Public Health Partnering with Department of Family and Support Services Senior Centers to Offer COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines
Chicago Department of Public Health Partnering with Department of Family and Support Services Senior Centers to Offer COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines
Second dose of updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine recommended for those 65+
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.
As part of its commitment to protecting the city’s most vulnerable residents, during March and April CDPH hosted several senior clinics in partnership with the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS). The clinics offered 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.
The final event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, April 7, at the Englewood Satellite Senior Center, located at 653-657 W. 63rd St.
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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