Chicago flu, COVID vaccine uptake down from recent years, CDPH says
CHICAGO - Vaccinations for flu and COVID-19 in Chicago are down from last year, according to a report by local health officials.
The Chicago Department of Public Health reported that citywide, the uptake of vaccines is low this season.
Flu, COVID vaccine coverage
What we know:
Overall, less than a quarter of Chicago residents, 23.3%, had received a flu shot and only 11.8% had received a COVID shot as of Dec. 28, 2024.
The uptake of flu vaccines is the lowest mid-season coverage rate in the past four years. The COVID vaccine coverage is about 1.4% lower than this time last year.
Compared to last year, vaccinations are down across almost all age groups and coverage is lower or similar across most community areas.
Still, the CDPH said coverage has improved in some South and West side areas.

Vaccinations for flu and COVID-19 in Chicago are down from last year, according to a report by local health officials.
In most community areas in the city, less than 10% of residents are up to date on their COVID vaccines. In most community areas, 15% or more of residents are updated on their flu shots.
South and West side communities tend to have lower coverage rates.
Why you should care:
The report comes as the state of Illinois has seen high levels of flu, COVID, RSV, and norovirus in recent weeks.
Across Illinois, emergency room visits for acute respiratory illness were also on the rise as of last month.