The COVID-19 Vaccine can help protect you from getting COVID-19 and from getting seriously ill if you do get COVID-19. To get the COVID-19 vaccine, register and make an appointment or walk-in during scheduled walk-in hours. All Winnebago County residents 12 and older can schedule a COVID-19 vaccine. Those under age 18 need consent of a parent/guardian.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO FOR COVID-19 VACCINE
Check back to this page often as information is expected to be updated frequently.
Make An Appointment at the Winnebago County Health Department
Winnebago County Health Department
Location: 555 North Court Street
- Wednesdays - 4pm - 8pm
- Saturdays - 8am - 12pm
Walk In or Make an Appointment At The Mobile and Pop-Up Vaccination Clinics Below:
COVID-19 Mobile Vaccine Bus
Upcoming Pop-Up Community COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
July 19, 2021 - Winnebago High School; 4-8pm
(First 50 people 12-17 years old, will receive a family pack of tickets to Great America or Hurricane Harbor)
July 22, 2021 - Harlem High School; 4-8pm
(First 50 people 12-17 years old, will receive a family pack of tickets to Great America or Hurricane Harbor)
COVID-19 Vaccine Registration
- Register on the Winnebago County Health Department website at www.wchd.org
- Help your family, friends, and neighbors register for the COVID-19 vaccine too.
- Need assistance with your vaccine registration? Call the COVID-19 hotline: 815-319-6705
COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
- Currently, the Winnebago County Health Department is vaccinating those 12 and older.
- Those under 18 must have a parent or guardian register them and the guardian must be present with them at the time of vaccination.
- Register online and make an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine
- Make an appointment to get your vaccine at the Winnebago County Health Department.
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- Make an appointment to get your vaccine at the Winnebago County Health Department.
- Community Vaccination Sites.
- July 19, 2021 - 4-8 pm at Winnebago High School; 200 E McNair Rd, Winnebago)
The first 50 people ages 12 to 17 vaccinated at this event will receive a family pack of tickets to Six Flags / Hurrican Harbor. - July 22,2021 - 4-8 pm at Harlem High School; #1 Huskie Circle, Loves Park
The first 50 people ages 12 to 17 vaccinated at this event will receive a family pack of tickets to Six Flags / Hurrican Harbor.
- July 19, 2021 - 4-8 pm at Winnebago High School; 200 E McNair Rd, Winnebago)
- Hold onto your vaccine card and keep it in a safe place, since it cannot be replaced at this time.
- After you get your vaccine, help share in the moment by using #VaxUpIL and #VaxUp815.
- If you received Pfizer or Moderna, both require a 2nd dose. You will receive another email to schedule your second dose.
- You should receive your 2nd dose from the same provider who gave you the first dose.
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COVID-19 Population Vaccination Plan:
Note: The vaccination plan continues to be revised as new and additional information is assessed and utilized to update the plans. Check back for updated versions of the plan.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Resources For Healthcare Providers:
- CDC Resources for Healthcare Providers on COVID-19 Vaccine
- FAQs for Healthcare Provider on COVID-19 Vaccine
- FDA Emergency Use Authorization
- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations
- CDC Healthcare Training Module for Healthcare Providers
- Talking to your patients about the COVID-19 Vaccine
Other Resources
For general questions about COVID-19, please call the Illinois Department of Public Health at 1-800-889-3931 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For questions about COVID-19 specific to Winnebago County, please call 1-815-319-6705 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
