• If you are 65 years are older, you are eligible to be vaccinated right now.
• If you are a healthcare worker and haven't previously been vaccinated, you're eligible.
• If you're an "essential worker", you're eligible.  Your workplace will notify you if you're considered to be "essential".  If your workplace hasn't notified you that you qualify as an "essential worker", then you won't qualify.
• Those 65 and older can only get the vaccine in the county where they live.
• Essential workers and healthcare workers can get the vaccine where they live OR where they work.

JCHD has partnered with Jackson County Emergency Management Agency to utilize the Nixle messaging system to send out vaccination updates by text and/or email.  For registration online, please go to nixle.com and insert your mailing zip code.  If your zip code is not registered, please use “62966”.  Make sure that you are selecting “Jackson County Emergency Management Agency” for the correct alerts.  For registration by text messaging, please text your mailing zip code to 888777.  If your zip code is not registered, please use “62966”.  Make sure that you are selecting “Jackson County Emergency Management Agency” for the correct alerts.

Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department is offering COVID-19 vaccination clinics in the community. **You must either live OR work in Franklin or Williamson county in order to receive the vaccine. Proof of residency/employment may be required at time of clinic.**

To schedule an appointment, use the following link: https://covidvaccination.dph.illinois.gov/

Please review the following information:

• Please wear a mask and social distance during your time at the clinic.
• Parking is located outside of the clinic where you are registered.
• Please allot for 30-40 minutes, which includes a suggested observation time of 15 minutes after you have received your vaccination.

You will NOT be eligible for a vaccination if:

• You are exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms or have other illness.
• You or someone in your household is quarantined, isolated OR ARE AWAITING TEST RESULTS.
• You have been positive for COVID-19 in the last 90 days and are not well.
• If you have been previously positive and have received monoclonal antibodies or convalescent plasma treatment in the last 90 days.
• If you have received any other vaccinations (including a flu shot) in the last 2 weeks.

*** For those needing their SECOND dose of Moderna or Pfizer, please register using the link provided. ***

Following are phone numbers to call and schedule a vaccine:

• Chester Memorial Hospital (618) 826-4581 ext. 1339 (M-F 8am to 4pm)
• Red Bud Regional Hospital (618) 282-5165 or www.redbudanytime.com (M-Th. 8a-4p and F-Sun. 8a-11a)
• Sparta Community Hospital (618) 443-2177 (M-F 8am to 4pm)
• Randolph County Health Department (618) 826-5007 (M-F 8am to 4pm)

Call (618) 594-6622 to get your name on the wait list.

Southern Seven Health Department (S7HD):

This link takes you to the S7HD Vaccine Registry Sign-Up Form where you can sign up to receive important updates related to the COVID-19 vaccine availability in the Southern Seven counties.

Egyptian Health Department (egyptian.org)

Appointments are REQUIRED and walk-ins will not be accepted.  Please have your Work Identifications/Driver’s License handy when you call in order to verify that you qualify (check our website for more information).  If you meet the criteria,  please call our Eldorado Office at (618) 273-3326.  Appointments will only be scheduled through this number by talking to a scheduling representative.  Due to the anticipated high volume of calls, please do NOT leave a message. Appointments will be made in the order of calls received through a scheduling representative.

Please follow our website: egyptian.org, our newsletter, or follow us on our social media platforms for updates regarding COVID-19 and upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics.

Edwards County: (618) 445-2615

Hamilton County: (618) 643-3522

Wabash County: (618) 263-3873

Wayne County: (618) 842-5166

White County: (618) 382-7311

Call (618) 357-5371 for an appointment for an eligible individual.

Here is the link to schedule an appointment with IDPH for a vaccination.

coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/vaccination-location

This link will provide eligible residents with nearby vaccination sites, information on how to make an appointment to receive the vaccine, updates on the state’s plan and eligibility, and answers to frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Shawnee Health Care is committed to meeting the needs of our patients throughout this pandemic. Please continue to check with your local health department to learn about vaccine distribution in your area.  Shawnee Health Care believes everyone should get vaccinated for COVID-19.  Please follow the links above to learn more about vaccine information and appointment availability in your area.  We continue to urge both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals to stay safe by continuing to follow social distancing, hand washing, and masking regulations.

Shawnee Health Service is now testing high-risk Illinoisans with symptoms. Symptoms include:

• fever
• cough
• shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• chills
• muscle pain
• headache
• sore throat
• new loss of taste or smell (CDC)

If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, please call (618) 519-9200. You will be screened via phone first. If deemed necessary, an appointment will be made for testing at Shawnee Health Care in Carbondale, Carterville, Marion, or Murphysboro.

Shawnee Health Service especially encourages patients to seek testing who:

• have been exposed to an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19
• are over 60 years of age
• have a chronic health condition
• work in an essential community service, such as a grocery store or childcare facility
• live in temporary shelter, such as a homeless shelter

Testing is open to all southern Illinoisans, regardless of whether or not they are a patient or client of Shawnee Health Service.

We are asking that our patients call before their appointments. Your Shawnee Health Care clinician will determine the best, safest way to care for you. That may be by phone, by video visit, or at a face-to-face appointment. All employees, patients, and visitors of Shawnee Health Care are required to wear a mask. Only one additional person is allowed to accompany a patient into a visit.

We encourage you to get your COVID-19 information from reliable sources, such as the CDC website.

Shawnee Health Care is now offering Video Visits, through Zoom (a free app), for patient appointments. For step by step instructions, visit www.shawneehealth.com/video-visits. Call (618) 519-9200 to get started.

Due to the increase in COVID cases in our region and flu season fast approaching we are encouraging our patients to schedule virtual visits. This is for the health and safety of you and our employees. Shawnee Health Care clinicians are still seeing patients face-to-face on a limited basis for urgent care that cannot otherwise be done virtually. Those with existing appointments will be contacted to change their appointments if required. We are still doing our best to practice social distancing guidelines in our waiting rooms and with sick patients. You will be screened for symptoms of coronavirus upon arrival at the health center.

Shawnee Health Service is actively looking for resources and communicating with our distributors regarding availability and ordering of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as masks. We are currently accepting donations of homemade fabric masks, commercially manufactured masks, goggles which provide full eye protection (front and sides), and clear plastic face shields. Donations will be accepted at the Shawnee Health Service Administrative Office at 109 California Street, Carterville, IL 62918 between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm.

Shawnee Health Service is still practicing social distancing guidelines to the best of our ability. We are offering paid leave and work modifications for some employees, as well as federally mandated leave related to coronavirus. All Shawnee Health Service employees are required to wear masks while working.