Village Of Winnetka: Call Centers Open Monday 10 AM For Seniors 65 And Older And Individuals In 1b+

Press release from the Village of Winnetka:

March 19, 2021

At 10 AM on Monday, March 22, call centers will re-open for the March 23 and April 20 vaccination opportunity. Residents of Glencoe, Kenilworth, Northbrook, Northfield, Wilmette, and Winnetka ages 65 and over or individuals in category 1b+ can register to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at New Trier High School Northfield Campus (7 Happ Road, Northfield) on Tuesday, March 23 (1st dose) and Tuesday, April 20 (2nd dose).

Category 1b+ includes:

• Obesity 
• Diabetes 
• Pulmonary Diseases 
• Smoking 
• Heart Conditions 
• Chronic Kidney Disease 
• Cancer 
• Solid Organ Transplant 
• Sickle Cell Disease 
• Pregnancy 
• Disabilities

 Numbers you may call Monday at 10 AM are:

• 224-214-4630
• 847-835-4117
• 847-716-3300
• 847-853-8231

Vaccination appointments will be made on a first come, first served basis. Approximately 1,100 doses are available. Once appointments are filled, callers will receive an automated message to this effect. No online registration portal is available for this clinic.

This opportunity is provided by Cook County and Albertsons/Jewel Osco, hosted by New Trier High School, and staffed by employees of participating municipalities. In order to be eligible, residents must present a valid driver’s license (proving identity and residency in Glencoe, Kenilworth, Northbrook, Northfield, Wilmette, or Winnetka) and insurance card at the vaccination site. After registering, individuals will receive an email with authorization documents that should be filled out and brought to the vaccination site. Residents signing up to be vaccinated must be available on both March 23 and April 20 and able to provide their own transportation to and from the site.

This press release was produced by the Village of Winnetka. The views expressed here are the author’s own.