ILLINOIS: Department of Public Health Adopts CDC Recommendations for COVID Boosters

IDPH recommends vaccine providers prioritize those at the highest risk of severe illness among the eligible booster population. Many of the people who are now eligible to receive a booster shot received their initial vaccine early in the rollout and will benefit from additional protection.  The Delta variant continues to be the predominant virus circulating and with 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.

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Individuals may contact their health care provider or visit www.vaccines.gov to find a nearby location to receive a booster dose.