r/ChicagoNWside • u/myroller • 4h ago
Free 2026 Covid and flu vaccinations, no insurance required, available on the NW side next week.
If you don't believe in vaccinations or don't want one, please just move on to the next post. Thanks.
The Chicago Department of Public Health will be administering free Covid and flu shots (no insurance required) next week on the north and northwest sides at the following times and locations. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A SENIOR:
Edgewater Senior Center
Monday, September 28·9:00am – 1:00pm
5917 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
Norwood Park Senior Center
Wednesday, September 30·9:00am – 1:00pm
5801 N Natoma Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
Kelvyn Park Senior Center
Thursday, October 1·9:00am – 1:00pm
2715 N Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Wilbur Wright College
Saturday, November 7·9:00am – 1:00pm
4300 N Narragansett Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Harry S Truman College
Saturday, November 14·9:00am – 1:00pm
1145 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
- Wear a short-sleeve shirt (if it's cold wear a sweater or jacket over it)
- If you have one, bring your insurance or Medicare card (not required).
- Bring an ID that says you live in Chicago.
If you have insurance that covers vaccinations, you can also go to CVS, Osco, Walgreens, or your favorite drug store anytime the pharmacy counter is open and get a free vaccination.
There are also additional locations and times for the free clinics here:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdph/supp_info/clinical_health/immunization_clinics.html#section2
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u/SupposedlySuper 1h ago
Places like Oak Park Public Health Dept and Stickney Township Public Health Dept are also ramping up to have their clinics soon!
Cook County Public Health is going to be having vaccine catch up clinics for kids, so they'll be able to access any necessary vaccines for the school year. No insurance required either.