CHICAGO — The up to date COVID-19 booster vaccines are anticipated to arrived in Illinois on Tuesday.
The vaccines are produced by Pfizer and Moderna and goal the brand new subvariants of the Omicron pressure. Illinois is receiving 580,000 doses, with 150,000 going to Chicago.
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The CDC rushed distribution after the vaccines obtained federal emergency use approval. Adults 18 and older can get the Moderna booster, whereas anybody 12 and up can get Pfizer.
Officers mentioned you need to solely get the brand new dose if it’s been greater than two months since your final Covid shot.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot will be part of Commissioner Allison Arwady and different metropolis leaders to supply an replace on the vaccine at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.
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