In line with CDC approvals, NCH is providing COVID-19 vaccinations for everyone aged 5 and up and boosters for those 12 and up.
To schedule a COVID-19 vaccination:
Eligible For | If you Received Pfizer-BioNTech | If you Received Moderna | If you Received J&J |
Additional Primary Shot (for those moderate to severely immunocompromised) | People age 5+ who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should get an additional primary shot of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine Given 28 days after 2nd shot | People age 18+ who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should get an additional primary shot of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Given 28 days after 2nd shot | No additional primary shot is recommended at this time |
1st Booster Shot | Teens ages 12–17 should only get a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster shot People age 18+ should get a booster shot of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) in most situations Given at least 5 months after completing the primary series | People age 18+ should get a booster shot of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) in most situations Given at least 5 months after an additional primary shot | People age 18+ should get a booster shot of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) in most situations Given at least 2 months after the initial J&J vaccine. |
2nd Booster Shot | People age 50+ should get a 2nd booster shot of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) in most situations. People age 12+ who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should get a 2nd booster shot of only Pfizer-BioNTech in most situations. Given at least 4 months after 1st booster shot | People age 50+ should get a 2nd booster shot of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) in most situations Given at least 4 months after 1st booster shot | People age 18+ should get a booster shot of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna (mRNA COVID-19 vaccines) in most situations Given at least 4 months after 1st booster shot |
NCH Hospital Campus, Employee Health
Monday: 8am-4pm Pfizer only
Tuesday-Friday: 8am-4 pm Moderna only
Ages 18 and older
Buffalo Grove ICC
Tuesday & Thursday: 9am-5 pm Pfizer
Ages 5 years and older
Kildeer ICC
Monday & Wednesday: 9am-5pm Pfizer
Ages 5 years and older
Schaumburg ICC
Friday: 9am-5pm Pfizer
Sat/Sun: 8:30am-12pm Pfizer
Ages 5 years and older
Mount Prospect ICC
Wednesday: 12-4pm Pfizer
Ages 5 years and older
A parent or legal guardian must accompany anyone under 18 years of age.
Updated CDC guidance recommends an additional primary dose (3rd dose) to immunocompromised children aged 5-11 years-old 28 days after their primary vaccination series. It has approved a booster (4th dose) for all patients 12 and up 5 months after their 3rd dose.
Patients who are immunocompromised should call the NCH Vaccine Hotline at 847-618-0242 to schedule an appointment.
Immunocompromised patients include those who are: