Kane County Health Dept. begins vaccinating essential workers, people over 65

KANE COUNTY – The Kane County Health Department has begun administering COVID-19 vaccines to more than 1,600 1A health care workers and 1B essential workers, according to a news release.

“In the initial weeks of the national vaccination campaign, the supply of vaccine has been limited,” said Kane County Health Department Interim Executive Director Kathy Fosser. “We are pleased to say we are catching up on our 1A health care workers and have begun vaccinating 1B essential workers.”

Healthcare workers who have not been contacted and are seeking more information about Phase 1A should contact COVIDvaccine@co.kane.il.us.

Vaccine appointments for Kane County residents in priority group 1B essential workers and seniors 65 and older will begin within the next two weeks. Kane County will have more than 40 COVID-19 vaccine providers such as clinics, pharmacies, hospitals and medical practices in preparation for vaccinating group 1B, the release stated.

“We are committed to getting these vaccines in the arms of residents as quickly as we receive them,” said Fosser. “We anticipate our weekly allocation to increase as time goes on to allow us to more quickly get vaccine to residents.”

For the Illinois Department of Public Health’s definition of Phase1A and 1B eligible personnel, please see: https://www.kanehealth.com/Pages/COVID-Vaccine.aspx.

To sign up for Vaccination Information Notification bulletins, visit the Kane County Health Department website at KaneHealth.com.

The public is advised to continue to take precautions. Wear a mask, wash your hands and maintain your social distance. Avoid social gatherings and get tested if you think you have been exposed.