COVID-19 Vaccines
Does your child need their first COVID-19 vaccine, or do you need a booster? Primary Care Joliet is an all-encompassing medical center that welcomes patients of all ages. If you are looking for a primary care provider that offers COVID-19 vaccines in the Joliet and Wilmington, IL, area, come see us at PCJ.
The COVID-19 pandemic created the need for vaccines to combat this virus. There have been several vaccines created over the last few years to fight the original strain of this virus, as well as subsequent variants. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) maintains a recommended vaccine schedule for most people, including children above six months of age. Those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised should discuss the vaccine with their primary care physician.
The current COVID-19 vaccines require one or two doses, depending on the type of vaccine you receive and your age. The procedure can be performed in just 15-20 minutes, and most people have minimal side effects from the vaccine.
Do You Need a COVID-19 Vaccine?
COVID-19 can have severe symptoms, especially for those with high risk factors. The vaccine can reduce the risk of severe symptoms for those that receive the most recent form and may help reduce the spread of this virus to those who are unable to receive the vaccine. Anyone who has not received a vaccine and is eligible can benefit from receiving their shot. The CDC also recommends that anyone who only received the monovalent vaccine should consider getting a booster shot with a bivalent vaccine.
At Primary Care Joliet, we have multiple locations that offer COVID-19 vaccines in Joliet and Wilmington, IL. If you or a family member have not received the most recent version of the vaccine, our medical team can provide you with your booster. To learn more about who should receive the vaccine and how often, contact our clinic.
If you need to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine injection, call our team at Primary Care Joliet. We welcome new and existing patients for vaccinations at our clinics. Our medical centers accept many types of insurance, and most cover vaccinations as part of their preventive care benefits.