Getting vaccinated, along with safety measures like social distancing and masking, is critical in the fight to end the COVID-19 pandemic.All presently available vaccines offer substantial reduction in the risk of severe COVID illness, hospitalization and death.
June 23, 2022 — Scheduling for the COVID-19 vaccine is now available for our youngest patients, ages 6 months and up, through MyChart. The two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccine series is available for ages 6 months — 5 years of age at our Glen Ellyn and Tinley Park clinics and the three-dose Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine series is available for ages 6 months — 4 years of age at our Lisle clinic.
The CDC has given final approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11. Pediatric COVID-19 vaccines are available and interested families can schedule appointments through MyChart as supply allows.
June 23, 2022 — Scheduling for the COVID-19 vaccine is now available for our youngest patients, ages 6 months and up, through MyChart. The two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccine series is available for ages 6 months — 5 years of age at our Glen Ellyn and Tinley Park clinics and the three-dose Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine series is available for ages 6 months — 4 years of age at our Lisle clinic.
Vaccine Eligibility
Everyone ages 6 months and up are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Illinois. We encourage everyone who is eligible to get a vaccine as soon as they are able to schedule one.
June 23, 2022 — Scheduling for the COVID-19 vaccine is now available for our youngest patients, ages 6 months and up, through MyChart. The two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccine series is available for ages 6 months — 5 years of age at our Glen Ellyn and Tinley Park clinics and the three-dose Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine series is available for ages 6 months — 4 years of age at our Lisle clinic.
May 19, 2022 - The CDC has strengthened its COVID-19 Vaccine booster recommendations and is now encouraging all adults, 18 and older, to receive an mRNA COVID-19 booster at least 5 months following their initial vaccine series. The CDC also recommends everyone 5-17 years old receive a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 booster at least 5 months after their initial Pfizer vaccine series. Additionally, the CDC recommends everyone 5-11 years old that are moderately or severely immunocompromised receive an additional dose of the Pfizer vaccine 28 days after their second dose. Appointments for the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine boosters are available in Glen Ellyn, Lisle or Tinley Park.
Vaccine Overview & Safety
Two COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for emergency use in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration. Understand the science, safety and attributes of these vaccines.
Benefits of Getting Vaccinated
Getting vaccinated, along with safety measures like social distancing and masking, is critical in the fight to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Duly Health and Care about the benefits of getting vaccinated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Information and availability of the vaccine is constantly evolving, generating many common questions. We will provide up-to-date answers to the most common questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.
Continued Masking & Social Distancing
There is a light at the end of the tunnel as the COVID-19 vaccine is being administered throughout the country. However, it's not time to stop social distancing, wearing masks and staying home if you're feeling ill. We are continuing to go above and beyond to ensure the safety of our patients, providers and employees.
