COVID-19 Updates

Important Reminders

Did you get COVID-19? If you tested positive for COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Public Health would like to know about your experience in getting treatment for the disease. Let us know about your experience getting treatment here.

¿Tuvo usted COVID-19? Si usted dio positivo en la prueba de COVID-19, el Departamento de Salud Pública de Illinois (IDPH) quisiera saber sobre su experiencia al recibir tratamiento para la enfermedad. Déjenos saber sobre su experiencia en buscar tratamento aquí.

COVID-19 Tests & Vaccines

Beginning February 21, 2022 members can go to an in-network pharmacy and get up to eight COVID-19 home test kits per month at no cost to them. Please make sure you call the pharmacy first to ensure they have the kits in stock. Below are the tests that are currently covered:

      • LUCIRA CHECK-IT COVID-19 TEST
      • BINAXNOW COVID-19 AG CARD
      • BINAXNOW COVD AG CARD HOME TST
      • BINAXNOW COVID-19 AG SELF TEST

Booster shots: COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are available to all adults who have completed their primary vaccine series (6 months after the second dose of Moderna or Pfizer or 2 months after the first dose of Johnson & Johnson). To make an appointment, call 312-864-0591.

COVID-19 vaccines are now available for ages 6 months and older: COVID-19 vaccines are now available for ages 6 months and up. We will add $50 to all members’ CountyCare Visa Rewards Card for getting their first COVID-19 vaccine, $10 for getting the second vaccine and $10 for each booster. To make an appointment, call 312-864-0591. A parent or guardian must be present for children under 18.

What You Need to Know About COVID-19

Monkeypox

Visit https://cookcountyhealth.org/monkeypox/ for more information on vaccinations, screenings, treatment and more.

Flu season is here!

Getting a flu shot is more important than ever because of COVID-19. To find a no-cost flu shot location, click here. Children 18 and younger must get the flu shot from their doctor.

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