Lake County Fairgrounds Vaccination Site
Transitions to Walk-Through Model
New format will allow for greater daily capacity for vaccinations
Lake County, Ill. — The Lake County Health Department is announcing that the Lake County Fairgrounds will transition to walk-through appointments as of April 12, 2021 and will no longer provide drive-through appointments. This change will allow for increasing available appointments, from the current 1,500 vaccinations daily to at least 2,500 vaccinations daily.
“We expect our vaccine supply to continue to increase, and we are eager to get as many residents vaccinated as quickly as possible,” said Mark Pfister, Executive Director at the Lake County Health Department. “Now that the weather is warmer, the transition to walk-through service at the Lake County Fairgrounds enables us to serve more residents each day.”
Once arriving for a vaccination appointment at the Lake County Fairgrounds, you should park in the main Expo Hall parking lot. You may only enter the Expo Hall at your confirmed appointment time. Inside the building, masks and social distancing are required. Disabled parking is available and wheelchairs are available for those who have mobility needs. Please let our traffic assistants know if you need a wheelchair when you arrive. For anyone with mobility issues we encourage you to bring someone with you who can assist. You do not need to come by yourself.
The Fairgrounds site provides all three vaccines authorized in the United States—Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson—depending on the current supply available. The Health Department is unable to provide choice of vaccine brand for first doses.
“The best vaccine to get is the first one available to you,” said Pfister. “All three authorized vaccines are extremely safe and effective. We are in the ‘race to vaccinate’ as cases are again climbing in the United States, and we urge every resident to do their part to protect themselves and others.”
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Available at Waukegan Vaccination Site
The Regional Vaccination Site at 102 W. Water Street, Waukegan, opened on April 1, and continues offering drive-through and walk-through vaccinations (for those with no vehicle) by appointment only through AllVax. This site will predominantly offer Johnson & Johnson vaccine (if supply exists), a great option for those who want to complete their vaccination in a single appointment.
This site currently offers vaccination appointments on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. On Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, this location provides free COVID-19 testing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Additional Information
Residents are urged to explore their options for vaccination and take the first appointment available to them. Make sure you are registered in the AllVax system by visiting AllVax.lakecohealth.org, or contact the AllVax support team by phone at (847) 377-8130 or by email at AllVax@lakecountyil.gov. To learn about the other vaccination options available, please visit www.lakecountyil.gov/vaccine.
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General Public Questions: COVID19@lakecountyil.gov
AllVax Support Team: AllVax@lakecountyil.gov
AllVax Support Phone: (847) 377-8130
News Media Email: COVIDmedia@lakecountyil.gov
News Media Phone: 847-377-2001
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