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Illinois launches three additional mass vaccination sites; two in Carbondale

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By adwpadmin

(WSIL) -- Governor JB Pritzker announced the launch of three additional state-supported mass vaccination sites in southern and central Illinois Wednesday.

Two vaccination sites will operate in Carbondale and one site will provide vaccines in Springfield. The state will also deploy additional Illinois National Guard mobile vaccination teams to stand up mobile sites in Sangamon and Jackson Counties.

At full capacity, the mass vaccination sites can administer a combined 2,700 doses daily with the new mobile teams providing an additional 1,600 in daily dose capacity.

The Springfield site and the combined Carbondale sites will each launch with an allocation of 4,000 doses per week with plans to ramp up to full capacity, pending increases in federal vaccine shipments.

Mass vaccination sites will serve those in Phase 1a and 1b by appointment. Sites coming online this week include the following:

Mobile vaccination teams will work in coordination with local health departments and county officials to support additional sites.

“Jackson County Health Department is proud to partner with the State of Illinois and the Illinois National Guard to vaccinate residents of Jackson County and across southern Illinois,”said Bart Hagston, Administrator, Jackson County Health Department.“This support will prove to be a game-changer in our ability to get eligible individuals vaccinated and protect them from COVID-19. We are excited to have these partners as we undertake this critical mission.�

There are now more than 850 vaccination locations in Illinois open to the public.

There is no charge to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.Vaccinations are available only by appointment at this time and residents are encouraged to check back frequently for open appointments.Individuals should sign up for an appointment to receive their second dose while they are getting their first vaccination.

“My administration remains committed to administering the COVID-19 vaccine in an efficient and equitable manner which is why I’m pleased to announce these three new mass vaccination sites as well as multiple mobile vaccination sites in central and southern Illinois communities. These resources will be available to assist local health departments in administering the vaccine, a critical tool in combating this deadly virus,� said Governor JB Pritzker.“While supply remains limited across the nation, here in Illinois we are building out a robust vaccine infrastructure to ensure we can reach all of our residents as quickly as possible. As Illinois and other states across the nation await additional vaccine supply from the federal government, every Illinoisan can continue do their part to fight this virus by following public health guidance and getting vaccinated when it is their turn to do so.�

For more information on how to make an appointment to receive the vaccine, updates on the state’s plan and eligibility, and answers to frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, go to .