{"id":17602,"date":"2021-04-01T17:42:38","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T22:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pillarscommunityhealth.org\/covid-19-testing-and-vaccinations-2\/"},"modified":"2022-10-13T09:35:32","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T14:35:32","slug":"covid-19-testing-and-vaccinations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pillarscommunityhealth.org\/es\/covid-19-testing-and-vaccinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Vacuna Contra y Pruebas para Detectar COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\t\tCOVID-19 Vaccine & Testing\n\t<\/h1>\n\t

Pillars Community Health is administering the COVID-19 vaccine with partnering counties and following the guidelines set forth by the State of Illinois’ vaccination plan. Follow the instructions below to access online scheduling.<\/p>\n\t

COVID-19 Vaccination<\/h2>\n

All Illinois residents ages 6 months and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. To schedule an appointment, call 708-PILLARS (708-745-5277).<\/strong> We will continue to prioritize access for Pillars Community Health patients and clients.<\/p>\n

The Health Center will call you when an appointment is available for your second dose. The information from Moderna is that you can have it anytime after 28-42 days after the first dose; for Pfizer, you can have it anytime 21-42 days after the first dose.<\/p>\n

Vaccines for Children and Teens:<\/strong> Children across the country are continuing to test positive for COVID-19. While most will have minor symptoms, some children are getting seriously ill and suffering long-term effects, particularly those with underlying conditions such as obesity or asthma. Some children infected with COVID-19 may not get sick right away but a few weeks later may come down with Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome of Children (MIS-C). They develop fever, rashes, red eyes, diarrhea, and vomiting. The inflammation can affect the heart, blood vessels and other organs. Even if they don’t become ill, they can spread COVID-19 to others who may be immunocompromised. We strongly urge vaccination of individuals ages 6 months and older.<\/p>\n

Tarjeta de Vacunas:<\/strong> El Departamento de Salud P\u00fablica de Illinois recientemente lanz\u00f3, Vax Verify, un portal que permite a los residentes de Illinois mayores de 18 a\u00f1os acceder a y revisar su expediente de vacuna COVID-19. Visiste https:\/\/idphportal.illinois.gov<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Boosters:<\/strong> Booster doses are common for many vaccines. Scientists and medical experts are continuing to research waning immunity and how well the vaccines protect against mutations of the virus.<\/p>\n

The CDC now recommends that everyone 5 years old and up receives a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 5 months after their second dose. All adults 18 and older who received the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine are also eligible to receive a second dose.<\/p>\n

The CDC has authorized the Pfizer COVID-19 booster vaccine for teenagers ages 12 – 17.<\/p>\n

The following information applies to boosters for children ages 5-11 years, teens ages 12-17 years, and adults ages 18 years and older. Children under the age of 5 years are not recommended to receive a booster at this time.<\/p>\n

People ages 5 years and older<\/strong><\/p>\n

People ages 5 years and older may only get the updated (bivalent) booster. They can no longer get an original (monovalent) Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna booster.<\/p>\n