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, registrister and make an appointment. All Winnebago County residents 16 and older can now register online and make an appointmen for a COVID-19 vaccine.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO FOR COVID-19 VACCINE
If you have a disability per the American Disabilities Act or are a smoker, you can update your registration by clicking here.
Check back to this page often as information is expected to be updated frequently.
Page Last Updated: 04/27/2020
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.
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 working to vaccinate those 16 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. Click here to learn more about this process.
- All Illinoisans are eligible to be vaccinated at the Community Vaccination Sites. Vaccines are given by appointment or during scheduled walk-in time, register online on the WCHD system
- There are Two Community Vaccination Sites.
- 1321 Sandy Hollow Road, Rockford, IL (former K-Mart site)
- 4747 W. Riverside Blvd., Rockford, IL 61101 (New Zion Missionary Baptist Church)
- 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 make an appointment for your second dose.
- You should receive your 2nd dose from the same provider who gave you the first dose.
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
- CDC Vaccine Information Vaccine Information
- Click here for Emergency Use Authorization in multiple languages
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.
