COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 Vaccination

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Whiteside County Health Department is currently providing COVID-19 vaccines to anyone that resides or works in Whiteside County, age 16 and older. Individuals 16-17 years of age require parental consent to be vaccinated.

To find COVID-19 Vaccine and Schedule an Appointment

State Supported Vaccination Sites Open to All Illinoisans

• https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/statewide-vaccination-locations

Contact the IDPH Vaccine Assistance Call Line below to help find vaccine and to schedule appointments

• Open 7 days a week, 6am to midnight
• 833-621-1284

Open Points of Dispensing, using the State scheduling system (WCHD included), can be found at https://covidvaccination.dph.illinois.gov/

For additional vaccine providers and how to schedule appointments, visit:  https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/vaccination-location

To help ensure that you are vaccinated as quickly as possible, individuals should monitor Facebook, Twitter and local media for more information about vaccine availability and access. More details below.

If you have missed your 2nd dose appointment, or have questions about the COVID-19 vaccination but you are not looking to schedule an appointment, please call 815-626-2230 and choose option 8.

Whiteside County COVID-19 Vaccine Quick Guide

Whiteside County Health Department (WCHD)

• Who is eligible:
  • Anyone who resides or works in Whiteside County, age 16 and older. 
• How to make an appointment
  • Online: Visit https://covidvaccination.dph.illinois.gov/
  • Phone: To make an appointment call: IDPH’s COVID-19 vaccine hotline at 833-621-1284 or call 815-626-2230 and choose option 8.

Morrison Community Hospital

• Who is eligible:
  • Whiteside County Residents 16 years of age and older.
• How to Register for Morrison Community Hospital vaccination:
  • Phone to register by calling 815-772-5537.
• How to schedule an appointment:
  • Once registered, Morrison Community Hospital will contact you when they have vaccines and an appointment available.

CGH Medical Center

• Who is eligible:
  • Anyone who resides or works in the State of Illinois and meets the age requirements,
    • Pfizer (must be 16+ to schedule).
    • Moderna (must be 18+ to schedule).
• How to schedule an appointment: Visit https://www.cghmc.com/vaccine.  Find “Click Here to Schedule” for your first dose appointment.
• Once you have scheduled your first dose appointment, we will contact you via text message or phone call with your second appointment date and time.  

Whiteside County Pharmacies

• Pharmacies in Whiteside County have begun to receive vaccines from State and Federal Partners.
• For more information on Illinois pharmacies that are offering vaccines, call your local pharmacy or visit: https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/vaccination-location

Healthcare Providers

• Some, but not all, healthcare providers may be vaccinating their patients.
• For more information contact your healthcare provider or visit: https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/vaccination-location

COVID-19 Updates and Information

For updates and local information on COVID-19 please visit The Whiteside County Coronavirus Response Hub and our Facebook Page and Twitter Profile.

Find more information on COVID-19 at

• CDC's COVID-19 Website
• State of Illinois' Coronavirus Response Site
• IDPH's COVID-19 Website

COVID-19 Testing

For Testing resources please visit:

• Illinois Community Based Testing Sites (Free Testing)
• Illinois Mobile Testing Sites (Free Testing)
• Zip Code Search for Illinois Testing Sites