THE Kane County Health Department today it suggested three options for residents aged 65 and over to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
“Fighting the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for everyone – especially for older adults,” health officials said in a press release. “Effective vaccines have been developed and are being distributed (by hospitals, health clinics, pharmacies and the Department of Health) to protect the public against the virus.”
The Department of Health suggests that the elderly:
Health officials emphasize that entering your contact information through this link does not reserve a place to receive the vaccine.
“As the vaccine becomes more widely available, it will be provided in different locations (employers, doctors’ offices, pharmacies,” said health officials. “We will do our best to provide the latest updates.”
Technology help for the elderly
The organizations listed below have agreed to help seniors in the area with technology problems.
If you don’t have access to a computer or don’t have an email address, call:
- Seniors Services Associates: 630-897-6901 (Aurora) or 847-741-0404 (Elgin).
- AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois: 630-293-5990
- Association for Individual Development (AID): 630-966-9393
- Aurora Public Library District: 630-264-4117
- Aurora Township: 630-897-8777 ext. 1178
- Batavia RSVP: 630-406-9993
- Family Focus: 331-256-5980
- Fox Valley Community Services: 815-786-9404
- Gail Borden Public Library District: 847-742-2411
- Geneva Public Library District: 630-232-0780
- Hampshire Township: 847-683-9464
- Kane Senior Council: 630-338-0999
- Retina Health Institute – Dr. Rashmi Kapur: 847-488-1030
- St. Charles Public Library: 630-584-0076
- Two Rivers Head Start Agency: 630-264-1444
For more informations
SOURCE: Kane County Health Department press release