Cook County Health releases 16K first-dose vaccine appointments

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cook County Health released approximately 16,000 Pfizer first-dose appointments on Wednesday at 12 p.m.

Appointments can be made at vaccine.cookcountyil.gov or by calling 833-308-1988, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The appointments will be made available for individuals eligible under Phases 1A, 1B and 1B+ in the following locations:

-Triton College

-South Suburban College

-North Riverside Health Center

-Des Plaines

-Forest Park*

All vaccinations are by appointment only.

The Forest Park facility, originally scheduled to open on Friday, will now open a day earlier on Thursday, March 25.

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