Illinois Migrant Council to Host COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in Effingham: Southeastern Illinois transmission rates remain high as new variants emerge.
What: The Illinois Migrant Council, a community-based organization serving farmworker communities, will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for anyone ages 5 and up. Primary vaccine series and boosters will be available. No registration is required. This event is free and open to members of the public.
When: Sunday, March 6, 2022, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Church of the Nazarene, Iglesia del Nazareno (16236 N Nazarene Road, Effingham, IL)
Why: COVID-19 vaccination effectively prevents severe illness and lowers the chance of hospitalization after infection. Along with wearing a well-fitting mask in social gatherings, vaccines mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Only 47 percent of Effingham County’s residents are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which poses a significant threat to children ineligible for inoculation.
About the Illinois Pandemic Health Navigator Program (PHNP)
Launched in March 2021, the Pandemic Health Navigator Program (PHNP) is a network of 650+ Community Health Workers in 92 Illinois counties supporting people directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Community Health Workers trained through PHNP have responded to more than 40,000 resource requests for basic human needs, such as groceries, medicine, safe shelter, and help enrolling in human services programs. Participating organizations also sponsor public health events, such as vaccine clinics, to bolster health care access and community wellness.
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