January 26, 2021 – UPDATE: 9:27 am Wednesday – All Appointment Slots are now taken.
The Macon County Health Department is holding a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for those ages 65 and older on Friday, January 29th at the MCHD Building located at 1221 E. Condit Street, Decatur.
This clinic is only for those who live or work in Macon County, are over the age of 65, and who wish to receive their FIRST dose of the vaccine. Eligible persons will be able to call (217) 718-6205 beginning at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, January 27th.
Once the appointments are full, a recording will inform the caller that there are no more appointments available. Please be patient when attempting to schedule an appointment. Those who are able to successfully schedule an appointment should:
• Bring a form of ID to verify age.
• Bring a copy of your insurance card. If you are unable to make a copy, please bring the original.
• Wear a short sleeve shirt and face covering.
• Complete vaccine forms, print, and bring them to the clinic to save time. The vaccine forms can be found by visiting maconcountyhealth.org. If you are unable to complete and print the forms, they will also be available onsite.
• Be prepared to complete the MCHD screening process upon arrival. This process includes answering questions as well as a temperature check.
The MCHD has and will continue to follow the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidelines and Illinois Department of Public Health guidance when deciding who will receive the COVID-19 vaccine. At this time, those who are not eligible for this clinic will be turned away. Those who have received monoclonal antibody or convalescent plasma treatments or have had COVID-19 within the past 90 days should wait until after their 90-day window to receive the vaccine. Please be reminded that the MCHD will continue to schedule vaccination clinics over the next several weeks and months.
