Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School Hosting COVID-19 Clinic

(Orland Hills, IL) –Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School (CJB) has partnered with the State of Illinois to host a second COVID-19 clinic on October 18, 2021 in the McBrady Center of St. Elizabeth Seton. This is a free event and is open to staff, students , parishioners, and local residents (over the age of 12). Anyone younger than 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian.

The vaccine clinic will be open Monday, October 18, 2021 from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School in the McBrady Center - located at 9250 W. 167th Street, Orland Hills, IL. 60487.

“We had a great turn out for our September COVID vaccine clinic, and we want to keep the momentum going and continue to reach more people to help protect our community,” said CJB school nurse Lindsie Fransen. “We are very excited to again be partnering with the Illinois Department of Public Health to provide this opportunity.”

For anyone seeking a 3rd COVID-19 vaccine, Pfizer is the only COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer that has been approved. A 3rd Pfizer vaccine can be administered 6 months or more after the 2nd dose was administered for certain high risk groups. If you have clinical questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, please contact a pediatrician or trusted medical provider. If you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine clinics, please contact the State of Illinois Department of Public Health at 800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov

CJB is a Catholic elementary school located in Orland Hills, offering instruction in 3-year old Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. CJB is a twice-recognized National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2008 and 2018. For more information about Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School and the academic programs available, contact Cindy Devlin at 403-6525 x. 127 or visit their website at www.cjbschool.org.