COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Burton Township residents 12 and older are now eligible to receive the
COVID-19 vaccine. There are multiple ways you can receive the COVID-19
vaccine, including Regional Healthcare Systems, Retail Pharmacies, Mass
Vaccination Sites, and Local Community Health Centers. View links to all
of these options here.
Please note that 12 through 17 year-olds are only eligible for the Pfizer
vaccine and must sign up for this vaccine when making their appointment.
A parent/guardian will need to be present and proof of birth date will
need to be shown.
The CDC has endorsed the safety and effectiveness of the Pfizer-BioNTech
COVID-19 vaccine for 12 -15 year-olds and recommends this vaccine for
them.
Primary care physicians can now administer COVID-19 vaccines directly to
their patients. The MCDH is now accepting walk-in appointments
at its sites in McHenry, Crystal Lake and Harvard or you can make an
appointment here.
The Illinois Department of Health has FAQs regarding COVID-19
vaccinations. View information about getting tested here. View more
information here.