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COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expanded
 On Thursday, the City hosted a 2nd dose vaccination clinic at St. Nicholas Church in partnership with NorthShore University HealthSystem. The City continues to work with local public health partners, non-profits, and faith-based organizations to make vaccines accessible to all community members.
Youth 12 years and older now eligible for the Pfizer vaccine
This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved the Pfizer vaccine as safe and effective for youth ages 12 to 15 years old. Vaccinations are available through a variety of providers, including:
City of Evanston - The City will host a COVID-19 vaccination event to provide the Pfizer vaccine to individuals 12 years or older who live or work in Evanston on Fri., May 21, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Blomquist Recreation Center, 617 Foster St. A registration link for this event will be available on the City’s COVID-19 Vaccination page beginning Fri., May 14 at noon.
Evanston Township High School is also tentatively planning a vaccination event for youth 12 years and older on Sat., May 22; stay tuned for details.
Cook County - Walk-in vaccinations and appointments are now available for individuals 12 years and older at Cook County Mass Vaccination sites, including the nearest location in Des Plaines.
Other trusted providers - The State of Illinois provides a list of vaccination locations offering both scheduled and walk-in vaccinations.
As a reminder, if you haven’t already, please complete the City’s COVID-19 Vaccination Contact Form (español) for every member of your household, no matter their age.
Need assistance scheduling an appointment?
If you need assistance or lack online access, call the toll-free, multilingual IDPH hotline at 833-621-1284 to book an appointment. Evanston residents may also call/text 847-448-4311 or email vaccine@cityofevanston.org for questions about vaccine registration in Evanston.
Why get vaccinated?
 Community members vaccinated at the City’s recent clinic at Second Baptist Church share why they decided to get their shot. Watch the video.
Unitarian Church of Evanston's Parking Lot Pop-Up Sale
 Join Unitarian Church of Evanston (UCE) on Sat., May 22 (rain date May 29) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for its first-ever UCE Parking Lot Pop-up Sale! This is an important fundraising event for UCE and is guaranteed to be fun for all ages. Proceeds from the sale will benefit UCE in lieu of its regular Annual Rummage Sale.
There will be COVID-safe food and drinks available for purchase, animal balloons for kids, and bargains galore! Masks and social distancing will be required during the sale. More info about this event can be found at ucevanston.org and on Facebook.
Save the Date: Juneteenth Celebrations, June 19
 Evanston Present and Future in partnership with the City of Evanston present Evanston's Annual Juneteenth Parade and Celebrations on Sat., June 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Please send information to communications@cityofevanston.org.
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