The Illinois Pandemic Health Navigator Program Grant ended June 30, 2022. Thank you Illinois Public Health Association
Need help with Covid-19? Vaccine sign-up, food, rental and utility application form assistance and more?
270 N. Grove, Elgin, weekdays from 1 - 5 pm.
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Kane Vax Consent Forms |
| Pfizer | Moderna | Janssen |
If you are homebound and in need of an in-home vaccination, please reach out to us and we will make arrangements.
Vaccination Clinics
Vaccine Clinic
Tuesday, October 25 | 4 - 7 pm
Main Library Meadows Community Rooms ABC
Information from the CDC about booster shots: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/booster-shot.html
Find a COVID-19 vaccine or booster near you
Use Vaccines.gov to find a location near you, then call or visit their website to make an appointment.
Contact the Pandemic Team for assistance.
www.vaccines.gov
Press Coverage
Building trust and breaking the language barrier helped Elgin group get people vaccinated for COVID, director tells Congressional subcommittee
Removing language barriers and fostering trust are two of the most important things they did in their efforts to persuade minority residents in Elgin to get a COVID-19 vaccine, the manager of a library-based program told a Congressional subcommittee.
Mayor Lightfoot testifies in front of Congress on how Chicago is overcoming vaccine hesitancy
11/10/21 Select Subcomittee
Press Releases
1/7/2022 The Library's Elgin Area Pandemic Team Continues Assistance through June of 2022
The Elgin Area Pandemic Team that is funded by an Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA) grant to the Gail Borden Public Library District Foundation and Library District, in partnership with Centro de Informacion and in coordination with local, regional and state partners has been authorized to extend work through June of 2022. The IPHA budgeted an additional $100,000 to the Foundation to continue.
Resources
Dr. Poulos Answers Your COVID-19 Questions
Dr. Poulos goes over current local information about COVID-19, vaccines and more. Visit the page.
Financial Assistance & Other Resources
The City of Elgin is compiling a list of financial assistance programs and other helpful resources for those seeking to manage payments and provide for themselves and their families. Visit the page.
ElginVax.com - Protecting my family & healing our community
This Elgin page gives local resources, answers questions and provides local promotional materials. Visit the page.
Keep Calm and Avoid Coronavirus Scams
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about fraud schemes related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Scammers are using telemarketing calls, text messages, social media platforms, and door-to-door visits to perpetrate COVID-19-related scams.
Fraudsters are offering COVID-19 tests, HHS grants, and Medicare prescription cards in exchange for personal details, including Medicare information. However, these services are unapproved and illegitimate.
These scammers use the coronavirus pandemic to benefit themselves, and beneficiaries face potential harm. The personal information collected can be used to fraudulently bill federal health care programs and commit medical identity theft. Please review the following tips and beware of suspicious emails and phone calls.
Here are 5 things you can do to avoid a Coronavirus scam:
Ignore offers for vaccinations and home test kits.
Scammers are selling products to treat or prevent COVID-19 without proof that they work.
Hang up on robocalls.
Scammers use illegal sales call to get your money and your personal information.
Watch out for phishing emails and text messages.
Don’t click on links in emails or texts you didn’t expect.
Research before you donate.
Don’t let anyone rush you into making a donation. Get tips on donating wisely at ftc.gov/charity.
Stay in the know.
Go to ftc.gov/coronavirus for the latest information on scams. Sign up to get FTC’s alerts at ftc.gov/subscribe
Downloads
Need Help with Covid 19 Handout
Download Bilingual 5.5x8.5 Web PDF
Download Bilingual 5.5x8.5 Print PDF
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Elgin Area Pandemic Assistance
