COVID-19 Vaccination
Last updated: November 1, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends COVID-19 vaccines for everyone age 6 months and older. COVID-19 boosters are recommended for everyone age 5 years and older. This CDC webpage outlines the COVID-19 vaccination schedule for all ages. Visit the CDC website for more information about the COVID-19 vaccine for children.
Omicron Booster
The CDC now recommends the updated single-dose omicron boosters for everyone who is eligible.
- The Pfizer-BioNTech booster is recommended for those 5 and older.
- The Moderna booster is recommended for those 18 and older.
- Children ages 6 months to 4 years cannot get an omicron booster.
You can get an omicron booster at the same time as your flu shot, if available. If you have had COVID-19 recently, you may consider delaying your booster dose for 3 months.
Find a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Location:
NM Immediate Care Centers
- You do not need an appointment.
- You do not need to be a current Northwestern Medicine patient.
- Please bring your COVID-19 vaccination record with you.
- Northwestern Medicine Immediate Care Centers no longer offer the primary COVID-19 vaccination series to people ages 12 and older.
- There may be some days that the Immediate Care Center locations are not able to offer COVID-19 vaccinations. Please click on each location to see daily messages about vaccine availability.
Vaccine Availability By Age:
- 6 months to 4 years
- 5 to 11 years
- 12 and Older
(Primary Series Only)
Glenview
Wednesdays 10 am to 2 pm
Huntley
Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm
St. Charles
Wednesdays 10 am to 2 pm
Sycamore
Fridays 10 am to 2 pm
Wheaton
Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm
(Primary Series or Single-Dose Omicron Booster)
Glenview
Wednesdays 10 am to 2 pm
Huntley
Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm
St. Charles
Wednesdays 10 am to 2 pm
Sycamore
Fridays 10 am to 2 pm
Wheaton
Saturdays 10 am to 2 pm
(Single-Dose Omicron Booster Only)
Tuesdays through Saturdays 11am to 2 pm for all locations below
NM Primary Care Sites
- Days and times are limited.
- You need to make an appointment. Select the location for contact details.
- You must be a patient at Northwestern Medicine. You do not have to be a patient at the site where you get the vaccine.
The Northwestern Medicine Primary Care sites below offer the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for the ages specified:
- Northwestern Medicine Pediatrics SoNo (ages 6 months to 18 years)
- Northwestern Medicine Pediatrics Glenview Outpatient Center (ages 6 months to 18 years)
- Northwestern Medicine Family Medicine Aurora (ages 6 months and older)
- Northwestern Medicine Family Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center (ages 6 months and older)
- Northwestern Medicine Primary Care Huntley (ages 6 months and older)
Vaccines in the Community
You can also get the COVID-19 vaccine, including the omicron booster, at locations in local communities:
- The State of Illinois Vaccination Location page has information about statewide vaccination clinics.
- Vaccines.gov allows you to search for a vaccination clinic by ZIP code.
- CVS and Walgreens offer booster shots in many communities.
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