Health & Fitness
KCHD Offers Coronavirus Vaccine Help For Seniors
The health department is partnering with more than a dozen local organizations to help seniors sign up for coronavirus vaccines.
KANE COUNTY, IL — Coronavirus vaccines have raised hopes of a nearing end to the pandemic, but the process to get one has been confusing and frustrating for many.
The Kane County Health Department offered several suggestions Thursday for those waiting to receive a vaccine.
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Residents should create an account with local pharmacies like Walgreens and Jewel-Osco and sign up for the most up-to-date information about vaccines from the health department, according to a news release.
Officials urged residents to “be patient and diligent” and continuing following public health guidelines as they wait for a vaccine.
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The Kane County Health Department has partnered with more than a dozen organizations that will help seniors sign up for a vaccine if they are having trouble navigating the online registration process or cannot access a computer.
- Senior Services Associates: 630-897-6901 (Aurora)/847-741-0404 (Elgin)
- AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois: 630-293-5990
- Association for Individual Development (AID): 630-966-9393
- Aurora Public Library District: 630-264-4117
- Aurora Township: 630-897-8777 Ext. 1178
- Batavia RSVP: 630-406-9993
- Family Focus: 331-256-5980
- Fox Valley Community Services: 815-786-9404
- Gail Borden Public Library District: 847-742-2411
- Geneva Public Library District: 630-232-0780
- Hampshire Township: 847-683-9464
- Kane Senior Council: 630-338-0999
- Retina Health Institute — Dr. Rashmi Kapur: 847-488-1030
- St. Charles Public Library: 630-584-0076
- Two Rivers Head Start Agency: 630-264-1444
Residents can also contact the Kane County Health Department on its 24-hour line at 630-208-3801.
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