Zocdoc Helps Chicago Residents Find COVID-19 Vaccine Provider

CHICAGO — Chicago residents looking to find or schedule a COVID-19 vaccine can now schedule them online through Zocdoc, officials announced. Zocdoc is a real-time platform that collects data from several vaccination sources in one place to help Chicagoans access vaccinations. While Zocdoc is a useful tool, the vaccine supply is still extremely limited. Residents are encouraged to also check with their primary care physician.

Chicago continues to vaccinate people in phase 1a of the vaccine rollout, which includes healthcare workers and residents and staff of long-term care facilities, and recently moved into the early stages of 1b. This means Chicagoans age 65-plus and specific groups of highest-risk and front-line essential workers are now eligible for vaccinations. Even when eligible, it may take weeks to get an appointment due to the very limited vaccine supply the city is receiving from the federal government at this time. Phase 1b is expected to last through March at least. The vaccine is offered at no cost to all Chicagoans who want it, but patience is needed while vaccine quantities increase.

Chicago is the first city to implement Zocdoc Vaccine Scheduler to streamline vaccine scheduling. Chicagoans can visit zocdoc.com/vaccine, where they’ll confirm their location and eligibility. If eligible under Illinois guidelines, Zocdoc will show nearby vaccination locations and their real-time appointment availability.

For more information on Chicago’s vaccine rollout, visit www.chicago.gov/covidvax. To learn more about implementing Zocdoc Vaccine Scheduler, visit zocdoc.com/vaccine/provider.