Children who cannot get COVID-19 vaccine urged to continue wearing masks
Those who have not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine are urged to keep wearing masks and that includes kids who are too young to get the shot.
Those who have not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine are urged to keep wearing masks and that includes kids who are too young to get the shot.
Advocate Aurora Health vaccinates 1,276 juveniles on Thursday
"By getting vaccinated, adolescents are protecting themselves, their loved ones and their communities—and paving the way for a great summer and a return to in-person schooling," Dr. Robert Citronberg said.
"By getting vaccinated, adolescents are protecting themselves, their loved ones and their communities—and paving the way for a great summer and a return to in-person schooling," Dr. Robert Citronberg said.
Health officials announce 'Bridge to Phase 5' reopening guidance in suburban Cook County
“The vaccination rate and improved metrics are encouraging, but to fully reopen we encourage everyone over the age of 12 to get vaccinated and continue to wear a mask," said Dr. Kiran Joshi.
“The vaccination rate and improved metrics are encouraging, but to fully reopen we encourage everyone over the age of 12 to get vaccinated and continue to wear a mask," said Dr. Kiran Joshi.
Illinois health officials announce 1,841 new COVID-19 cases, 49 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,841 new COVID-19 in Illinois, including 49 additional deaths, on Friday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,841 new COVID-19 in Illinois, including 49 additional deaths, on Friday.
Gov. Pritzker to revise executive orders, lift some mitigations for vaccinated Illinois residents
Gov. Pritzker tweeted Thursday that he will revise his executive orders in line with CDC guidelines, lifting additional mitigations for vaccinated people.
Gov. Pritzker tweeted Thursday that he will revise his executive orders in line with CDC guidelines, lifting additional mitigations for vaccinated people.
NIH report details how severe forms of COVID-19 cause lung failure and death
A recent report from the National Institutes of Health details how more severe forms of COVID-19 have caused some to have lung failure and even die from the disease.
A recent report from the National Institutes of Health details how more severe forms of COVID-19 have caused some to have lung failure and even die from the disease.
Hand sanitizer recall: FDA says Medically Minded brand found to contain methanol
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a bulletin on Thursday warning consumers of a potentially lethal batch of hand sanitizer which was found to contain methanol.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a bulletin on Thursday warning consumers of a potentially lethal batch of hand sanitizer which was found to contain methanol.
Six Flags to give away thousands of tickets to adults, kids who get the COVID-19 vaccine
Six Flags Great America is giving away 50,000 tickets as an incentive to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Six Flags Great America is giving away 50,000 tickets as an incentive to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Children in Chicago area begin receiving coronavirus vaccine
Children ages 12 and up are now getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Children ages 12 and up are now getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Northwestern University requiring students to be vaccinated for fall quarter
Northwestern is the latest Chicago area university to announce it will require students to be fully vaccinated before returning to campus, the school said.
Northwestern is the latest Chicago area university to announce it will require students to be fully vaccinated before returning to campus, the school said.
'Stressed' Italian nurse accidentally gives 4 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in single shot
Italian health authorities initially said the woman had received six doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, but later clarified that it had actually been four doses, according to news reports.
Italian health authorities initially said the woman had received six doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, but later clarified that it had actually been four doses, according to news reports.
Black leaders call on FDA to impose ban on menthol cigarettes
Portia Reddick White and Delmonte Jefferson talk about their efforts to get the FDA to quickly implement a ban on menthol cigarettes.
Portia Reddick White and Delmonte Jefferson talk about their efforts to get the FDA to quickly implement a ban on menthol cigarettes.
Ohio to award $1M each to 5 adults who received at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose
Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
New Illinois bill would allow bars to give a free drink to customers who provide proof of vaccination
Illinois State Rep. Michael Zalewski has introduced a bill that would allow bars to give one free beer to each customer who provides proof of vaccination.
Illinois State Rep. Michael Zalewski has introduced a bill that would allow bars to give one free beer to each customer who provides proof of vaccination.
CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 and up
An advisory panel for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Wednesday to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15.
An advisory panel for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Wednesday to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15.
Biden says Pfizer's vaccine approval for kids 12-15 is ‘one more giant step’ in ending pandemic
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
West Town Bakery and Roots Pizza team up to give 1,000 free vaccines to Chicagoans
Scott Weiner, co-owner of the Fifty/50 Restaurant Group, talks about their efforts to get shots into the arms of Chicagoans still needing vaccines.
Scott Weiner, co-owner of the Fifty/50 Restaurant Group, talks about their efforts to get shots into the arms of Chicagoans still needing vaccines.
Chicago to start vaccinations for children as young as 12 this week
With final approval of the Pfizer vaccine for ages 12 to 15 widely expected by Wednesday. now comes the job of convincing parents it’s safe for their children to get the shot.
With final approval of the Pfizer vaccine for ages 12 to 15 widely expected by Wednesday. now comes the job of convincing parents it’s safe for their children to get the shot.
1 million sign up for 'Obamacare' during special enrollment period amid pandemic
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
President Joe Biden said 1 million Americans have signed up for health insurance under “Obamacare” during a special enrollment period for people needing coverage during the pandemic.
Pfizer vaccine approved for children ages 12 to 15
Those rolling up their sleeves to get the coronavirus vaccine are about to get younger.
Those rolling up their sleeves to get the coronavirus vaccine are about to get younger.