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Process for Vaccination Clinics at Camden Centre in Milan, IL

For those who may not have access to computers or internet, or may need assistance signing up, Alternatives for the Older Adult has set up a Vaccine Support Center. The toll free phone number is 1-833-382-1314.

The Rock Island County Health Department is expanding vaccine eligibility effective today (3/29/21) to all Illinois residents 16 and older at its clinic at the Camden Centre in Milan. Appointments are available this week.

PLEASE NOTE: Rock Island County COVID-19 vaccinations are now open to all residents 16 years of age and up. However, people under 18 years of age can only receive the Pfizer vaccine at this time. Please make sure you are registering for a Pfizer vaccination if you are under 18 years old.

Link for registration for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 12-14, 2021 vaccination clinic at Camden Centre in Milan (Moderna Vaccinations):

https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/c16c3f8e-450b-49d9-912c-fef0aa417b4f/

voucher code: VXEPDTCVM47VVKRG

The clinic for the afternoon of April 15, 2021 is for Johnson and Johnson vaccine. Johnson and Johnson can be given to people ages 18 and up. This is the single dose vaccination. Below is the link and Voucher code for Johnson and Johnson clinic at Camden Centre.

https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/0d1a3dd1-716c-40bc-a391-af566b58ab75/

Voucher Code: 879CTSVUUFUA36WV

Friday and Saturday, April 16 & 17 are for those that need dose #2 of Pfizer only. The link and voucher code for the Pfizer clinics are below:

https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/a1bd05dc-47c0-4ba8-b06e-13cd928a5399/

Voucher code: RICOPFIZER

Video Tutorial on how to register:

Vaccine basics and reminders

Remarks from Nita Ludwig, administrator, Rock Island County Health Department

First some good news: The Rock Island County Health Department and our partners have given more than 61,000 doses of one of the three COVID-19 vaccines, and more than 21,000 people are fully vaccinated. That’s 15% of our population.

Now for some sobering news: We are seeing rising case counts on both sides of the river, especially in younger people. The Illinois Department of Public Health put Rock Island County in warning status last week because of our rapid rise in cases. Right now, there are no additional mitigations in place because those are enacted on a regional level, but other counties in Region 2 also are seeing rising cases.

Because of all of this, the Rock Island County Health Department opened up vaccine eligibility to every Illinois resident 16 and older this week. With this change, we remind you of some vaccine and procedural basics:

Our vaccine supply is primarily Pfizer and Moderna. We don’t know when we will start to receive larger quantities of Johnson & Johnson. Remember that the best vaccine to take is the one offered to you.
Pfizer has been given emergency use authorization for those 16 and older.
For Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, the age is 18 and older.
The second dose for the Pfizer vaccine is due about 21 days after your first dose.
The second dose for the Moderna vaccine is due about 28 days after your first dose.
You must have the same brand for both doses. Johnson & Johnson is one-dose vaccine.
Don’t fret if you can’t get an appointment exactly on those days – just get it as soon as you can. The optimal window is up to 42 days after your first dose, but even then, just get it as soon as you can.
The Illinois Department of Public Health keeps track of the number of first doses our county has given and has been matching second-dose allocations.
We have thousands of appointments available each week at our National Guard clinic at the Camden Centre in Milan. To sign up, visit our Facebook page or our website, richd.org for links. You will need the voucher code that accompanies the post where you find the link.
You are considered fully vaccinated:
Two weeks after your second dose of Moderna and Pfizer or
Two weeks after the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
After being fully vaccinated:
You can gather indoors with fully vaccinated people without wearing a mask.
You can gather indoors with unvaccinated people from one other household (for example, visiting with relatives who all live together) without masks, unless any of those people or anyone they live with has an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
If you’ve been around someone who has COVID-19, you do not need to stay away from others or get tested unless you have symptoms.
Until we reach herd immunity – and we don’t yet know what percentage of the public must be vaccinated to achieve it – we must continue wearing masks and social distancing in public. Washing your hands frequently and staying home when you’re sick always are good public health pieces of advice. Illinois will remain under a mask mandate until the CDC recommends that it can be over.
Expect these practices to continue until at least late summer.

Camden Centre Information

The Rock Island County Health Department is working with the Illinois National Guard to have a six-day-a-week COVID-19 mass vaccination site in Milan starting on Tuesday, March 9. The site is located at the Camden Centre, 2701 E. 1st St., Milan, formerly known as the Milan Community Center. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Normal clinic days will be Monday-Saturday. Drivers will be able to enter the parking lot only from the Milan Beltway. They will exit onto U.S. 67. Signs will direct drivers.

Appointments must be made in advance. Online links clinics will be available on our Facebook page and our website, richd.org. Those attempting to register for a slot must put in a voucher code that will accompany the Facebook and website postings. Availability of future vaccines will be dependent on supply. This is a new registration process required by the Illinois Department of Public Health for National Guard-assisted sites. Those who receive their first dose of the vaccine (if applicable) at the Camden Centre site are strongly urged to receive their second dose there, too.

The clinic is inside the Camden Centre and is being staffed by National Guard soldiers; Rock Island County Health Department employees and managers; volunteers from RICHD’s Medical Reserve Corps; Rock Island County Sheriff’s deputies; Village of Milan police officers; Rock Island County Emergency Management Agency leaders; and medical team members contracted by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Reminder: The second dose is 28 days later for Moderna and 21 for Pfizer, however you have up to 42 days from the first dose of either vaccine per the CDC.

Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Pfizer-Biontech COVID-19 Vaccine

Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine

Please do not call the health department to schedule your time interval. If you require a wheelchair, please bring it with to the clinic. There will be parking lot attendants to further assist you into the building.

Ways to register for vaccine:

Rock Island County Health Department: Link goes live on our Facebook page and at our website: richd.org
Hy-Vee: https://www.hy-vee.com/my-pharmacy/covid-vaccine-consent
Walgreens: https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid-19
Jewel Osco: albertsons.com/covidclinic
Community Health Care: Complete form on CHCQCA.org to be added to waitlist
Alternatives for the Older Adult has set up a Vaccine Support Center. The toll free phone number is 1-833-382-1314.

There will be no out-of-pocket cost to receive the COVID-19 at a RICHD drive-through COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Other providers may charge an administrative fee that could be billed to insurance, Medicare or Medicaid.

Total number of positive COVID-19 cases reported to Rock Island County Health Department: 13,697** Deaths: 310

**Numbers Reported Daily

Upcoming IDPH COVID-19 drive through test site dates at the TaxSlayer Center: Cancelled through March

Vaccine 101:

Do both doses of the vaccine have to come from the same vaccine?

Yes, both doses must be of the same vaccine. The vaccines cannot be interchanged. As individuals are given their first dose of vaccine, the vaccine manufacturer and other information is recorded in the state’s immunization registry for future use.

What reaction should I expect after getting the vaccine?

The vaccine does not cause someone to get sick with COVID-19. Vaccines teach our immune systems how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. Sometimes this process can cause symptoms, such as a sore arm, headache, chills or fever. These symptoms are normal and are signs the body is building immunity.
You can expect side effects to go away without complication or injury within about a day or two. Remember, these are signs that your immune system is responding to the vaccine and building immunity.

I already had COVID-19, should I still get the vaccine?

Not enough is known about how long natural immunity lasts for those that have recovered from the virus. The CDC is still learning more about natural immunity to COVID-19. The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will make recommendations to CDC on who should get a COVID-19 vaccine.
The vaccine can increase your protection from the virus.

I’m healthy. Why do I need to be vaccinated?

While you may be healthy, many individuals in our community have risk factors for getting serious complications from COVID-19 infection. Getting a COVID-19 vaccination protects you so you may protect others around you as well.

I’m nervous about getting the vaccine. What should I do?

It’s normal to be nervous about something new and to have questions. We encourage you to ask questions and get answers to your questions from reliable sources. We recommend looking for information from the CDC, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), both state health departments, and our local health departments.
As it gets closer to the time when the vaccine may be available for you, your healthcare provider will also be a great resource to talk with about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Once I receive the vaccine, will I still need to wear a mask and social distance?

We will still need to wear masks and practice physical distancing until a large proportion of the population is vaccinated and we are sure the vaccine provides long-term protection. Initially, we will not have enough vaccine to vaccinate everyone who wants the vaccine and the virus still will be transmitted.

What can you tell us about the new method of vaccine being used, called mRNA vaccines? (MODERNA & PFIZER)

They cannot give someone COVID-19.
mRNA vaccines do not use the live virus that causes COVID-19.
They do not affect or interact with our DNA in any way.
mRNA stimulates the body’s cells to produce a protein that looks like the COVID virus to our immune system. This kickstarts the product of antibodies that fight the actual virus.
mRNA never enters the nucleus of the cell, which is where our DNA (genetic material) is kept.
The cell breaks down and gets rid of the mRNA soon after it does its job.

When will children be given the vaccine?

The Moderna vaccine has included children in its clinical trials. We expect more information about results when the Moderna vaccine receives emergency use authorization from the FDA. This could be as early as next week.
If a pediatric vaccine is approved, children will be prioritized along with all of other groups. Some may fit in with other groups, including those with chronic disease, essential workers, etc.

Sources for these answers

If you were tested at the Camden Center, QCCA Expo Center or TaxSlayer Center test site, you can get results by:

COVID-19 Media Briefing 4-8-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 4-7-21

Quad City Symphony Orchestra Press Release

COVID-19 Media Briefing 4-6-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 4-5-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 4-1-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 3-31-21

QC COVID-19 Coalition Media Release 3-30-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 3-30-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 3-29-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing Clinic Expansion 3-29-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 3-26-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 3-25-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 3-24-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 3-23-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 3-22-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 3-19-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 3-18-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 3-17-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 3-16-21

COVID-19 Coalition 12-10-20

For County Level COVID-19 Risk Metrics, visit www.dph.illinois.gov/countymetrics

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) in coordination with the Illinois Poison Control Center have launched the Illinois COVID-19 Hotline and email address to answer questions clinicians and the general public may have regarding COVID-19.

Illinoisans can dial 1-800-889-3931 twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week or email DPH.SICK@ILLINOIS.GOV to get their questions answered.

More information

Other important news from the WIC office: WIC is not affected by recent Federal public benefit policy. Click here for more information: WICpublicchargeFAQ013120

WIC is here for you during COVID-19 (English)

WIC is here for you during COVID-19 (Spanish)

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