There's a lot of information — and misinformation — when it comes to COVID-19 and the vaccine. We've pulled together a list of resources to help you access information about testing locations and vaccine registration. Please keep in mind that information changes rapidly.
COVID-19 General Information
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Illinois Department of Public Health
- Cook County Department of Public Health
- How to Protect Yourself and Others (CDC)
- Medicare & Coronavirus
- The Smithsonian's Vaccines & Us: Make an informed decision about COVID‑19 vaccines and get help discussing the vaccines with your family, friends and community.
- Pandemic Health Navigator Program: After a positive COVID-19 test, navigators can assist with social service support, personal care education, vaccine access and logistics like groceries during quarantine.
- Cook County Department of Health's Guidance for Suburban Cook County School Districts
COVID-19 Testing Sites
Find a Vaccine
- Vaccine Appointment Call Center: (833) 621-1284, open 7 days a week from 6 a.m. to midnight
- Illinois Vaccine Locations (enter your ZIP code to find nearby locations)
- VaccineFinder: Use this free, online service sponsored by the CDC to search for vaccines
- COVIDShotFinder.com
- WhereCanIGetAVaccine.com
- GoodRX.com
- DrB.com: A standby list for COVID vaccines
- Vaccine Spotter
- COVID-19 Vaccine Hunter: Watch a video with Schaumburg Township officials for tips and tricks to help find a vaccine appointment
- Solv: See where you can book a vaccine appointment near you
- Homebound residents in Suburban Cook County can call the Cook County Vaccine Hotline at (833) 308-1988 to get added to a wait list for an in-home vaccine. Capacity to vaccinate is increasing; and as soon as vaccine supply and staff capacity allows, homebound residents will be contacted by a home health provider to make an appointment for an in-home vaccination. Hotline hours are Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Vaccine Registration & Locations
- MyShotCookCounty.com
- Cook County Community Vaccination Program
- CVS
- Jewel-Osco
- Mariano's
- Walgreens
- Meijer or text COVID to 75049 to receive a link to register
- Walmart
- Costco
Vaccine Information by Phone/Mail
- Illinois' COVID-10 Hotline: (800) 889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov
- Cook County Vaccine Registration Hotline: (833) 308-1988, open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Friday
- Lake County Hotline: (847) 377-8000
Outside Suburban Cook County
- Lake County Vaccine Information or call (847) 377-8000
- DuPage County COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- DuPage County Vaccine Registration
- City of Chicago Vaccine Registration
- Kane County Vaccine Registration (KaneVax) or call (855) 452-6382
After Your Shot