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Process for Vaccination Clinics at Camden Centre in Milan, IL

Pfizer vaccine has now been given emergency use authorization for ages 12 and older. Pfizer is a two-dose vaccination. Those under 18 need consent from a parent or guardian to receive vaccinations. This Friday and Saturday- May 14 & 15, we will have Pfizer vaccine available at the Camden Centre clinic in Milan from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-in anytime within that time frame and you can receive vaccination. We encourage parents to take advantage of these clinics to get this age group vaccinated. The more people we get vaccinated, the sooner our lives will get back to normalcy. If you try the registration link and cannot get it to work for under the age of 16, adjust the birthdate so that it will work and we can correct it when you come to the clinic at the check in desk.

You no longer need an appointment to get your COVID-19 vaccine at the Rock Island County Health Department’s mass vaccination site at the Camden Centre in Milan.

We are trying to make getting vaccinated as easy as possible by changing to a walk-in clinic. This Tuesday, May 11th we are offering vaccinations from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. to give a later hour availability. Our team is on-site from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. We can give thousands of vaccines a week. You don’t need to preregister; however, you could reduce wait times by making an appointment. Links to make appointments are available at www.richd.org and the health department’s Facebook page.

Not all vaccines will be available every day. Generally, vaccine availability will be:

Tuesday and Wednesday: Moderna
Thursday: Johnson & Johnson and either Moderna OR Pfizer.
Friday and Saturday: Pfizer

This schedule is subject to the health department’s vaccine supply and could change. The health department will post the vaccine schedule weekly on its Facebook page and website.

If this clinic doesn’t fit your needs, our pharmacy and healthcare partners offer appointments and opportunities every day of the week and into the evening. Getting vaccinated protects both you and our community. Please get vaccinated as soon as possible.

PLEASE NOTE: Rock Island County COVID-19 vaccinations are now open to all residents 16 years of age and up. However, people under 18 years of age can only receive the Pfizer vaccine at this time. Please make sure you are registering for a Pfizer vaccination if you are under 18 years old. Those under 18 will need parent or guardian consent for vaccination.

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 only the hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Again, walk-ins are welcome, but if you’d like to schedule a time the voucher code is: RICOMODERNA511

Scheduling link: https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/3058318e-7dea-420a-8240-d09294e94756/

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 will be a Moderna clinic day at Camden Centre in Milan. If you are scheduling for dose #2, please bring your vaccination card with you. The voucher code needed is: RICOMOD512

Link for appointments: https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/0c3ff4c2-b0e0-4dde-8564-92c81ede4dff/

Thursday May 13, 2021 we will have both Johnson and Johnson and Moderna at Camden Centre in Milan. The clinic is available for those who need dose #1 or dose #2 of Moderna vaccine. If you are scheduling for dose #2, please bring your vaccination card with you. The voucher code needed is: RICOJJMOD513

Link for appointments for Thursday: https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/2d846c90-d6a7-4373-a87d-04f0b481f9da/

Friday, May 14, 2021 will be a Pfizer vaccination clinic at Camden Centre. Pfizer can be given to those 16 and older. Those under 18 will need consent by parent or guardian. If scheduling for dose#2, please bring your vaccination card with you.

The voucher code needed is: RICOPFIZER514

Link for appointments for Friday: https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/4b257e1a-9ad9-4eb3-972b-b76e99e09895/

Saturday, May 15, 2021 will be a Pfizer vaccination clinic at Camden Centre. Pfizer can be given to those 16 and older. Those under 18 will need consent by parent or guardian. If scheduling for dose#2, please bring your vaccination card with you.

The voucher code needed is: RICOMAY15PFIZER

Link for appointments for Saturday: https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/a79c04ec-0699-49cf-a849-add44fbbf958/

Immunization Records Release Authorization Form

Video Tutorial on how to register:

Vaccine basics and reminders

How do I get vaccinated at the Camden Centre mass vaccination clinic?

No appointments are needed. This is a change from earlier weeks. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. The clinic is expected to be open through May. You don’t have to be a Rock Island County resident to receive your vaccine.

Do I have to get my second dose at the same location?

You don’t have to get your second dose at the Camden Centre. You can get it at our healthcare and pharmacy partners. Many of those partners also have walk-in availability. Please take your vaccination card to your second-dose appointment.

What vaccines are given on what days at the Camden Centre?

The typical vaccine schedule is Moderna on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; Johnson & Johnson on Thursday; and Pfizer on Friday and Saturday. This schedule could change based on vaccine supply. We will post changes on our Facebook page and the Rock Island County Health Department website, richd.org. We suggest getting the first vaccine that is offered to you.

What is my second dose optimal window?

Pfizer is 21-42 days and Moderna is 28-42 days. Johnson & Johnson is a one-dose vaccine. If you miss your second dose optimal window, get your second dose as soon as possible. You must receive the same brand of vaccine for your second dose.

Why must I get a second dose?

The Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are a two-dose series. The first doses primes your body to fight the virus. The second dose gives your body an antibody boost that makes immunity last longer. Until you get your second dose, you remain at risk of being infected with the virus. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is designed to be a one-dose vaccine and provides excellent protection against serious illness and death.

What should I know about possible vaccine side effects?

Every person’s immune system will react to the vaccine differently. Many people have mild or no side effects, but some could develop fever, chills and feel achy for a day or even just a few hours. Any potential side effects have been short-lived and are much less severe than a case of COVID-19, which could cause weeks of suffering or even death.

Is there a cost to getting the vaccine?

There is no cost to you to receive the vaccine. Some providers may ask for your insurance card, but there is no out-of-pocket cost to you. You can be vaccinated even if you don’t have insurance. The federal government has paid for the vaccine.

Why is my vaccination cards so important to keep?

You must bring it to your second-dose appointment, no matter where you receive your dose. This is how your vaccine provider will confirm what vaccine to give you. We suggest keeping it in a safe place, such as where you keep your Social Security card, passport and other important documents. We do not suggest laminating them, but you should make a copy.

What identification is needed?

You may be asked for proof of identification with a photo. Driver’s license is a typical form of ID. Any government-issued ID will be accepted as well, including a Temporary Visitor Driver’s License, a consular ID, or a domestic or foreign passport. Not having identification will not be a barrier to getting vaccinated.

What if I am not an American citizen?

Any person 16 and older, regardless of immigration status, can and should be vaccinated. No immigration status questions will be asked. Your information is confidential. Information collected is for follow-up purposes only and to record which vaccine you received. Vaccine providers may not share your information with ICE or any other immigration official. No immigration status or Social Security number is required.

What are the authorized ages for vaccines?

Pfizer can be given to people 16 and older. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson can be given to people 18 and older.

Why do I still need a mask in public?

Illinois remains under a mask mandate. The general rule is to wear a mask when you can’t distance yourself more than 6 feet from others outside of your household, especially indoors. If you are fully vaccinated (two weeks past second dose) you can take off your mask when you are around other fully vaccinated people, even indoors. When you are in public, you need to wear your mask until the vast majority of the public is fully vaccinated. This is called herd immunity. Getting as close to herd immunity as possible is what will get us out of this pandemic.

Why should I get vaccinated?

The vaccine protects you, your family and your community from this deadly virus. The vaccine has been shown to inhibit transmission, which keeps the virus from infected more people. The more people who have been vaccinated makes all of us safer from the virus, even those who are too young to be vaccinated. This is called herd immunity. Even if we don’t reach the yet-to-be-known herd immunity threshold, having more people vaccinated will make it less likely that the virus will be circulating in our community.

How do I know the vaccines are safe and effective?

Scientists determine the safety and efficacy of a vaccine through regimented clinical trials, which typically are done in three phases with a growing number of participants. None of these steps were skipped in the development of any of the COVID-19 vaccines. The vaccines became available faster because scientists had a head start in their development because of vaccine work during a previous and very similar coronavirus outbreak (SARS-CoV) that, thankfully, did not develop into a pandemic. Ongoing scientific development led to a new method for a vaccine delivery method with messenger RNA, or mRNA.

How do mRNA vaccines work?

These new mRNA vaccines teach our cells how to make a protein — or even just a piece of a protein — that triggers an immune response inside our bodies. The benefit of mRNA vaccines, like all vaccines, is those vaccinated gain protection without ever having to risk the serious consequences of getting sick with COVID-19. They cannot give someone COVID-19. mRNA vaccines do not use the live virus that causes COVID-19. They do not affect or interact with our DNA in any way. mRNA never enters the nucleus of the cell, which is where our DNA (genetic material) is kept. The cell breaks down and gets rid of the mRNA soon after it is finished using the instructions.

Can pregnant women get the vaccine?

Yes, if you are pregnant, you can receive a COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 vaccination for people who are pregnant has potential benefits for both the pregnant person and the developing baby. Preliminary findings in scientific studies did not show obvious safety concerns among pregnant people who received mRNA vaccines.

Camden Centre Information

Drivers will be able to enter the parking lot only from the Milan Beltway. They will exit onto U.S. 67. Signs will direct drivers.

The clinic is inside the Camden Centre and is being staffed by National Guard soldiers; Rock Island County Health Department employees and managers; volunteers from RICHD’s Medical Reserve Corps; Rock Island County Sheriff’s deputies; Village of Milan police officers; Rock Island County Emergency Management Agency leaders; and medical team members contracted by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Reminder: The second dose is 28 days later for Moderna and 21 for Pfizer, however you have up to 42 days from the first dose of either vaccine per the CDC.

Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Pfizer-Biontech COVID-19 Vaccine

Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of the Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine

Please do not call the health department to schedule your time interval. If you require a wheelchair, please bring it with to the clinic. There will be parking lot attendants to further assist you into the building.

Ways to register for vaccine:

Rock Island County Health Department: Link goes live on our Facebook page and at our website: richd.org
Hy-Vee: https://www.hy-vee.com/my-pharmacy/covid-vaccine-consent
Walgreens: https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid-19
Jewel Osco: albertsons.com/covidclinic
Community Health Care: Complete form on CHCQCA.org to be added to waitlist
Alternatives for the Older Adult has set up a Vaccine Support Center. The toll free phone number is 1-833-382-1314.

There will be no out-of-pocket cost to receive the COVID-19 at a RICHD drive-through COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Other providers may charge an administrative fee that could be billed to insurance, Medicare or Medicaid.

Total number of positive COVID-19 cases reported to Rock Island County Health Department: 14,711** Deaths: 319

**Numbers Reported Daily

Vaccine 101:

Do both doses of the vaccine have to come from the same vaccine?

Yes, both doses must be of the same vaccine. The vaccines cannot be interchanged. As individuals are given their first dose of vaccine, the vaccine manufacturer and other information is recorded in the state’s immunization registry for future use.

What reaction should I expect after getting the vaccine?

The vaccine does not cause someone to get sick with COVID-19. Vaccines teach our immune systems how to recognize and fight the virus that causes COVID-19. Sometimes this process can cause symptoms, such as a sore arm, headache, chills or fever. These symptoms are normal and are signs the body is building immunity.
You can expect side effects to go away without complication or injury within about a day or two. Remember, these are signs that your immune system is responding to the vaccine and building immunity.

I already had COVID-19, should I still get the vaccine?

Not enough is known about how long natural immunity lasts for those that have recovered from the virus. The CDC is still learning more about natural immunity to COVID-19. The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will make recommendations to CDC on who should get a COVID-19 vaccine.
The vaccine can increase your protection from the virus.

I’m healthy. Why do I need to be vaccinated?

While you may be healthy, many individuals in our community have risk factors for getting serious complications from COVID-19 infection. Getting a COVID-19 vaccination protects you so you may protect others around you as well.

I’m nervous about getting the vaccine. What should I do?

It’s normal to be nervous about something new and to have questions. We encourage you to ask questions and get answers to your questions from reliable sources. We recommend looking for information from the CDC, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), both state health departments, and our local health departments.
As it gets closer to the time when the vaccine may be available for you, your healthcare provider will also be a great resource to talk with about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Once I receive the vaccine, will I still need to wear a mask and social distance?

We will still need to wear masks and practice physical distancing until a large proportion of the population is vaccinated and we are sure the vaccine provides long-term protection. Initially, we will not have enough vaccine to vaccinate everyone who wants the vaccine and the virus still will be transmitted.

What can you tell us about the new method of vaccine being used, called mRNA vaccines? (MODERNA & PFIZER)

They cannot give someone COVID-19.
mRNA vaccines do not use the live virus that causes COVID-19.
They do not affect or interact with our DNA in any way.
mRNA stimulates the body’s cells to produce a protein that looks like the COVID virus to our immune system. This kickstarts the product of antibodies that fight the actual virus.
mRNA never enters the nucleus of the cell, which is where our DNA (genetic material) is kept.
The cell breaks down and gets rid of the mRNA soon after it does its job.

When will children be given the vaccine?

The Moderna vaccine has included children in its clinical trials. We expect more information about results when the Moderna vaccine receives emergency use authorization from the FDA. This could be as early as next week.
If a pediatric vaccine is approved, children will be prioritized along with all of other groups. Some may fit in with other groups, including those with chronic disease, essential workers, etc.

Sources for these answers

COVID-19 Media Briefing 5-13-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 5-12-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 5-11-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 5-10-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 5-07-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 5-06-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 5-05-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 5-04-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 5-03-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 5-03-21 (Camden Now taking Walk-ins)

COVID-19 Media Briefing 4-30-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 4-29-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 4-28-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 4-27-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 4-26-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 4-23-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing 4-22-21

Media Briefing 4-13-21 Pausing Johnson & Johnson

Quad City Symphony Orchestra Press Release

QC COVID-19 Coalition Media Release 3-30-21

COVID-19 Media Briefing Clinic Expansion 3-29-21

COVID-19 Coalition 12-10-20

For County Level COVID-19 Risk Metrics, visit www.dph.illinois.gov/countymetrics

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) in coordination with the Illinois Poison Control Center have launched the Illinois COVID-19 Hotline and email address to answer questions clinicians and the general public may have regarding COVID-19.

Illinoisans can dial 1-800-889-3931 twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week or email DPH.SICK@ILLINOIS.GOV to get their questions answered.

More information

Other important news from the WIC office: WIC is not affected by recent Federal public benefit policy. Click here for more information: WICpublicchargeFAQ013120

WIC is here for you during COVID-19 (English)

WIC is here for you during COVID-19 (Spanish)

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