The Knox County Unified Command, in partnership with the Knox County Health Department is preparing a community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinic for Phase 1B residents 65 years of age or older who reside in or work in Knox County and those in Phase 1A who still need to be vaccinated . The group will hold the vaccination clinic February 2, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. by APPOINTMENT ONLY.
To register for a vaccination at the Farm Bureau Building located at 180 S. Soangetaha Rd., Galesburg, please use the following link:
- Online at https://events.juvare.com/IL-IDPH/f5f594fb-0b63-460b-ad1b-5d05115d5502/
- Voucher code: PDMCBHG6DB9BZPVG
- Please note that phone calls and emails will not be accepted as a way to schedule an appointment, so staff will be unable to help you.
- The Farm Bureau staff are unable to assist with any questions regarding the vaccine and clinics.
“We hope this system will provide easier access to appointments, but please understand that demand for vaccine still far outweighs the supply. I ask for continued patience as we move forward with our vaccination efforts,” said Public Health Administrator, Michele Gabriel.
The vaccination is free. Individuals will need to wear a face covering and plan to allow at least 15 minutes for observation after the vaccination. Please limit the number of individuals in your party that are not receiving the vaccine and wear clothing to allow easy access to the upper portion of the arm for the injection. Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. Entrance for the clinic will be through the south door of the Farm Bureau Building.
Moderna is a two-dose series that is 90-95 percent effective after both vaccinations with the second dose at 28 days later as directed by the manufacturer. Individuals will receive a vaccination record card with their return date for the second dose. The vaccine does not contain a live virus and you cannot get COVID from the vaccine. Some people may develop side effects from their body building immunity which includes soreness at the injection site, fever, headache, or body aches. Symptoms should resolve in 24-48 hours. The body takes several weeks to build immunity so people could be infected just before receiving the vaccine or shortly after so continuing proven infection prevention measures is important. Continue to wear a mask, socially distance, wash hands frequently, and stay home if you are sick.
Credible sources for information about COVID-19 include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov and Illinois Department of Public Health www.dph.illinois.gov. The following webpage, http://gis.ci.galesburg.il.us/COVID, is the official source of information on COVID-19 numbers for Knox County. For general questions about COVID-19, call the hotline at 1-800-889-3931, email dph.sick@illinois.gov or call your Knox County Health Department at 309-344-2224.
***Report Courtesy of the Knox County Health Department***
