April 2021 Senior Newsletter

SENIOR SAFETY

COVID-19 Vaccine Help for Seniors

Some area seniors are experiencing difficulties and/or delays in getting registered for the COVID-19 vaccine through Cook County. Although Cook County has a limited COVID-19 vaccine supply, those residents that wish to receive the vaccine should register with Cook County as vaccine supplies are expected to continually increase in the weeks and months ahead. Residents can register at vaccine.cookcountyil.gov or by calling Cook County’s Vaccine Sign-Up Hotline at (833) 308-1988 (Monday through Friday from 7am- 7pm). However, if you are an Orland Park senior and you need assistance registering, please call the Village of Orland Park at (708) 403-5000 (then press 2 to speak to staff) and we will be happy to help you.

Are you a Veteran?

Edward Hines, Jr VA Hospital is offering COVID-19 vaccines to Hines-enrolled Veterans 65 years old and over. Call to schedule an appointment at (708) 202-2707 or (708) 202-7000 . They will be open 7 days a week for appointments that began on Jan 16. Visit the VA’s COVID-19 vaccine website for more info hines.va.gov/emergency/index.asp

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