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Medical, Health and Condition-Specific Information Resources

  • Immunization Resources for Families

    The Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics provides a wide range of immunization resources for families to help you make the best, most informed decisions for their health.  You can find information in English and Spanish on:

    • Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine
    • Translation and vaccine support
    • COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines
    • Helping your child through vaccinations
    • Vaccine immunization schedules and information
    • Resources for teens and more

  • In-Home COVID-19 Vaccinations and Boosters for Chicago and Suburban Cook County

    Residents of suburban Cook County and the city of Chicago can schedule in-home appointments for vaccination and booster shots. Flu shots may also be available.

    If you live in suburban Cook County, call (833) 308-1988. In-home vaccination and booster appointments will be scheduled for one to two weeks. You can also schedule transportation to a vaccine outside of your home by calling this number.

    If you live in the city of Chicago, call (312) 746-4835. In-home vaccination, booster and flu shot appointments are readily available to be scheduled. More details are on the In-Home COVID Vaccinations and Boosters flyer. The flyer is also available in Spanish.

  • Increasing Community Access to Testing (ICATT) for COVID-19

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Increasing Community Access to Testing (ICATT) testing locator can help you find no-cost COVID-19 testing locations and contact information for the providers.

    Every provider handles appointments differently. Please be sure to schedule your appointment directly with the provider you choose.

  • Infectious Diseases Society of America COVID-19 Resource Center

    Links to resources on developments, guidelines, protocols, policies and tools.

  • Insurance Reimbursement for At-⁠Home COVID Tests

    Your health insurance company will pay you back for eight at-⁠home COVID-19 tests per month for each person on the plan. Learn more about insurance reimbursement for at-home tests.

  • Jackson County Health Department

    The Jackson County Health Department (JCHD) in Murphysboro provides a wide array of public health services to provide education and promote health, prevent illness, protect the environment and prepare for emergencies.

    JCHD offers:

    For more information, contact JCHD at (618) 684-3143.

  • Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus

    A comic based on a radio story from NPR about what kids might want to know about the coronavirus.

  • Know Who to Trust for Reliable Health Information

    Information from Illinois Extension

  • Lifespan Disability Clinic in Chicago

     UI Health’s Lifespan Disability Clinic provides one-stop, comprehensive primary care for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Lifespan Disability Clinic is a welcoming space that aims to collaborate with each individual to achieve their personal goals, such as obtaining appropriate accommodations, coordinating care and supporting the transition to adulthood.

    The Lifespan Disability Clinic has two locations. Services include:

    • Primary care (routine health exams)
    • Support for the transition to adulthood
    • Care coordination
    • Education and resources

  • Local Health Department Directory

    The Illinois Department of Public Health provides a directory of local health departments at www.idph.state.il.us/LHDMap/HealthRegions.aspx.