Guidance When Fully Vaccinated

Fully Vaccinated—What Happens Now?

You are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 ≥2 weeks after you have received the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna), or ≥2 weeks after you have received a single-dose vaccine (Johnson and Johnson).

What You Can Do

  • Visit with other fully vaccinated people indoors without wearing masks or physical distancing
  • Visit with unvaccinated people from a single household who are at low risk for severe COVID-19 disease indoors without wearing masks or physical distancing
  • Refrain from quarantine and testing following a known exposure if asymptomatic

What You Need to Continue

When in public spaces, visiting with unvaccinated people from multiple other households, and when around unvaccinated people who are at high risk of getting severely ill from COVID-19

  • Wear a well-fitted mask.
  • Stay at least 6 feet from people you do not live with.
  • Avoid medium- and large-sized in-person gatherings.
  • Get tested if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Follow guidance issued by individual employers.
  • Follow CDC and health department travel requirements and recommendations.

If it has been less than 2 weeks since your shot, or if you still need to get your second dose, you are NOT fully protected. Keep taking all prevention steps until you are fully vaccinated.

Source: CDC  | https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/p0308-vaccinated-guidelines.html

Vaccinations Update in Champaign County: March 8

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, Promise Healthcare, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will be hosting community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for anyone who lives or works in Champaign County that fall within Phases 1A and 1B and for Champaign County residents 16 years of age or older with underlying health conditions or disabilities who have not yet received their first dose of the vaccine. 

All currently eligible include:

Phase 1A:

  • Healthcare Personnel: Hospital and Non-Hospital Settings

Phase 1B:

  • Residents age 65 and older with or without underlying health conditions
  • Residents age 40-64 with underlying health conditions
  • First Responders
  • Corrections Officers
  • Education (in-person status not required)
    • State of Illinois approved Early Childhood and Licensed Daycares.
    • K-12 (public, private, and parochial) Schools.
  • Essential frontline workers who work or live in Champaign County:
    • Grocery Store Workers: Baggers, Cashiers, Stockers, Pick-Up, Customer Service.
    • Food and Agriculture Workers: Processing, Plants, Veterinary Health, Livestock Services, Animal Care. 
    • Shelter/Adult Day Care Workers.
    • Postal Service Workers (includes UPS, Amazon, etc.)
    • Manufacturing Workers: Industrial production of goods for distribution to retail, wholesale or other manufacturers. 
    • Public Transit Workers: Flight Crew, Bus Drivers, Train Conductors, Taxi Drivers, Para-Transit Drivers, In-Person Support, Ride Sharing Services.

Phase 1B Expanded:

Champaign County residents 16-39 years of age or older with underlying health conditions, as defined by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), or disabilities are now eligible. Underlying health conditions are:

  • Cancer
  • Chronic Kidney Disease 
  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  • Diabetes
  • Heart Condition
  • Immunocompromised State from a Solid Organ Transplant
  • Obesity
  • Pregnancy
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Sickle Cell Disease
  • Smoking

Vaccination clinics for the week of March 8, 2021 will be available by appointment only at the following locations:

Rantoul Youth Center, located at 1306 Country Club Lane, Rantoul. 

To register:

Meadowbrook Community Church, 1902 S. Duncan Road, Champaign. This site will only be accepting those fitting the above criteria who are 18+ years of age.

To register: 

  • Online: https://www.christieclinic.com/about/covid-19-vaccination/.  
  • To expedite your appointment, please complete the form included in your confirmation email.
  • If you do not feel well the day of your appointment, please follow cancellation/rescheduling instructions in the confirmation email. 

Additional notes:

While current eligibility guidelines include residents age 16 or older with underlying health conditions or disabilities, each vaccination site may vary based on manufacturer’s approval.

In most cases, you will receive your second dose where you received your first. Follow instructions on scheduling your second dose from the site.

Appointments are available on a first come, first served basis. There will not be a waitlist; however, additional appointments will be available next week based on vaccine availability.

You cannot receive the COVID vaccine if you have received any other vaccinations within 14 days prior to your appointment. You may be asked to show an ID for verification of employment.

Patients will need to wear a face covering, practice social distancing, and plan to allow at least 15 minutes for observation after the vaccination. Please limit the number of individuals in your party that are not receiving the vaccine and wear clothing to allow easy access to the upper portion of the arm for the injection.

There is no cost to individuals to get a COVID vaccine. You may be asked to bring your insurance card if you have one, but you will not be turned away if you do not have insurance.   

The Illinois Department of Public Health has compiled a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccination. Information can be found at: http://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccine-faq. 

Additional information on COVID-19 vaccinations can be found at: https://www.c-uphd.org/covid-vaccinations.html.

Vaccinations Expand to 16+ with Underlying Conditions

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, Promise Healthcare, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will be hosting community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for anyone who lives or works in Champaign County that fall within Phases 1A and 1B and for residents 16 years of age or older with underlying health conditions or disabilities who have not yet received their first dose of the vaccine. 

Newly eligible include:

Champaign County residents 16-39 years of age or older with underlying health conditions, as defined by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), or disabilities are now eligible. Underlying health conditions are:

  • Cancer
  • Chronic Kidney Disease 
  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
  • Diabetes
  • Heart Condition
  • Immunocompromised State from a Solid Organ Transplant
  • Obesity
  • Pregnancy
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Sickle Cell Disease

Still eligible are:

Phase 1A:

  • Healthcare Personnel: Hospital and Non-Hospital Settings

Phase 1B:

  • Residents age 65 and older with or without underlying health conditions
  • Residents age 40-64 with underlying health conditions
  • First Responders
  • Corrections Officers
  • Education (in-person status not required)
    • State of Illinois approved Early Childhood and Licensed Daycares.
    • K-12 (public, private, and parochial) Schools.
  • Essential frontline workers who work or live in Champaign County:
    • Grocery Store Workers: Baggers, Cashiers, Stockers, Pick-Up, Customer Service.
    • Food and Agriculture Workers: Processing, Plants, Veterinary Health, Livestock Services, Animal Care. 
    • Shelter/Adult Day Care Workers.
    • Postal Service Workers (includes UPS, Amazon, etc.)
    • Manufacturing Workers: Industrial production of goods for distribution to retail, wholesale or other manufacturers. 
    • Public Transit Workers: Flight Crew, Bus Drivers, Train Conductors, Taxi Drivers, Para-Transit Drivers, In-Person Support, Ride Sharing Services.

Vaccination clinics for the week of March 1, 2021 will be available by appointment only at the following locations:

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, located at 201 W. Kenyon Road, Champaign. This site will only be accepting those fitting the above criteria who are 18+ years of age.

To register: 

Christie Clinic, located at Christie Clinic at the Fields 3101 Fields South Dr., Champaign. This site will only be accepting those fitting the above criteria who are 18+ years of age.

To register: 

Additional notes: In most cases, you will receive your second dose where you received your first. Follow instructions on scheduling your second dose from the site.

Appointments are available on a first come, first served basis. There will not be a waitlist; however, additional appointments will be available next week based on vaccine availability.

You cannot receive the COVID vaccine if you have received any other vaccinations within 14 days prior to your appointment. You may be asked to show an ID for verification of employment.

Patients will need to wear a face covering, practice social distancing, and plan to allow at least 15 minutes for observation after the vaccination. Please limit the number of individuals in your party that are not receiving the vaccine and wear clothing to allow easy access to the upper portion of the arm for the injection.

There is no cost to individuals to get a COVID vaccine. You may be asked to bring your insurance card if you have one, but you will not be turned away if you do not have insurance.   

The Illinois Department of Public Health has compiled a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccination. Information can be found at: http://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccine-faq. 

Additional information on COVID-19 vaccinations can be found at: https://www.c-uphd.org/covid-vaccinations.html.

Vaccinations Continue During Inclement Weather, Rescheduling Options Available

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) announces COVID-19 vaccination clinics will continue this week as scheduled; however, if individuals need to reschedule due to inclement weather, they may do so. 

Please follow instructions specific to each site. To reschedule at:

Rantoul Youth Center, located at 1306 Country Club Lane, Rantoul.

Former Dress Barn store in the Kohl’s Plaza, located at 1901 N. Market Street, Champaign.  

  • Call the hotline at (217) 902-6100 and they will accommodate as schedules allow.

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, located at 201 W. Kenyon Road, Champaign.

Champaign County Expands Vaccines to Ages 40-64 with Underlying Health Conditions

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, Promise Healthcare, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will be hosting community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for anyone who lives or works in Champaign County that fall within Phases 1A and 1B and for anyone age 40-64 with underlying health conditions or disabilities who have not yet received their first dose of the vaccine. 

Newly eligible include: 

Champaign County residents age 40-64 with underlying health conditions, as defined by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), or disabilities are now eligible. Underlying health conditions are: 

  • Cancer 
  • Chronic Kidney Disease 
  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 
  • Diabetes 
  • Heart Condition 
  • Immunocompromised State from a Solid Organ Transplant 
  • Obesity 
  • Pregnancy 
  • Pulmonary Disease 
  • Sickle Cell Disease 

Still eligible are: 

Phase 1A: 

  • Healthcare Personnel: Hospital and Non-Hospital Settings 

Phase 1B: 

  • Residents age 65 and older with or without underlying health conditions 
  • First Responders 
  • Corrections Officers 
  • Education (in-person status not required) 
  • State of Illinois approved Early Childhood and Licensed Daycares. 
  • K-12 (public, private, and parochial) Schools. 
  • Essential frontline workers who work or live in Champaign County: 
  • Grocery Store Workers: Baggers, Cashiers, Stockers, Pick-Up, Customer Service. 
  • Food and Agriculture Workers: Processing, Plants, Veterinary Health, Livestock Services, Animal Care. 
  • Shelter/Adult Day Care Workers. 
  • Postal Service Workers (includes UPS, Amazon, etc.) 
  • Manufacturing Workers: Industrial production of goods for distribution to retail, wholesale or other manufacturers. 
  • Public Transit Workers: Flight Crew, Bus Drivers, Train Conductors, Taxi Drivers, Para-Transit Drivers, In-Person Support, Ride Sharing Services. 

Vaccination Clinics the week of February 15th are by appointment only at the following locations: 

The Rantoul Youth Center, located at 1306 Country Club Lane, Rantoul. 

To register: 

  • Online: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/rantoulfeb16. 
  • Phone appointments: (217) 892-6844. 
  • Email address for questions and assistance: vaccinations@myrantoul.com. 
  • If you do not feel well the day of your appointment, please call to reschedule. 

The former Dress Barn store in the Kohl’s Plaza, located at 1901 N. Market Street, Champaign. 

To register: 

  • For the fastest service, you may register for an appointment online at MyCarle.com beginning Monday, February 15 at 8 a.m. If you don’t have a MyCarle account currently, you can request one online at MyCarle.com or at any Carle location registration desk. 
  • Or you may call (217) 902-6100. For faster service, you can request a call back 24/7 by entering your information at bit.ly/Carlevaccinecallback. Due to high call volume, you may experience an extended wait time. We appreciate your patience. 
  • If you do not feel well the day of your appointment, please call to reschedule. 

To register: 

Additional notes: In most cases, you will receive your second dose where you received your first. Follow instructions on scheduling your second dose from the site. 

Appointments are available on a first come, first served basis. There will not be a waitlist; however, additional appointments will be available next week based on vaccine availability. 

You cannot receive the COVID vaccine if you have received any other vaccinations within 14 days prior to your appointment. You may be asked to show an ID for verification of employment. 

Patients will need to wear a face covering, practice social distancing, and plan to allow at least 15 minutes for observation after the vaccination. Please limit the number of individuals in your party that are not receiving the vaccine and wear clothing to allow easy access to the upper portion of the arm for the injection. 

There is no cost to individuals to get a COVID vaccine. You may be asked to bring your insurance card if you have one, but you will not be turned away if you do not have insurance. 

The Illinois Department of Public Health has compiled a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccination. Information can be found at: http://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccine-faq. 

Additional information on COVID-19 vaccinations can be found at: https://www.c-uphd.org/covid-vaccinations.html. 

Governor Pritzker Tours Champaign County Vaccination Site

Touting the efficiency of the Champaign-Urbana COVID-19 vaccination effort, Governor J.B. Pritzker listens as Champaign-Urbana Public Health Department Director Julie Pryde, center, tells him about the facility as he tours the vaccine distribution site at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. Later he spoke with state and local officials, as well as recognizing Chancellor Robert Jones and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and their SHIELD team COVID-19 saliva testing program.

Governor J.B. Pritzker visited one of Champaign County’s vaccination sites on Wednesday, February 3. During the visit at the I Hotel & Conference Center, the Governor praised local public health officials as well as Carle Health, OSF Healthcare, Christie Clinic, Promise Healthcare, and the University of Illinois, alongside municipal and state leaders for a well-organized effort to vaccinate community members.

Touting the efficiency of the Champaign-Urbana COVID-19 vaccination effort, Governor J.B. Pritzker speaks about the state effort and local officials at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign.

During the press conference, Mayors Deb Feinen (Champaign) and Diane Marlin (Urbana) touted the collaboration between public health, civic organizations, economic development, and the University of Illinois for their efforts in keeping residents and students in Champaign County Safe.

State Rep. Carol Ammons speaks. Touting the efficiency of the Champaign-Urbana COVID-19 vaccination effort, Governor J.B. Pritzker toured the vaccine distribution site at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. Later he spoke with state and local officials, as well as recognizing Chancellor Robert Jones and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and their SHIELD team COVID-19 saliva testing program.

State Senator Scott Bennett and Representative Carol Ammons also addressed the impressive efforts in their districts that have kept the community safe, from testing to vaccination.

Champaign-Urbana Public Health Administrator, Julie Pryde, thanked her staff for their tremendous efforts throughout the pandemic and the local collaborators that have provided support to CUPHD along the way.

Champaign County is among the top counties in Illinois for their vaccination efforts; at the time of the press conference Champaign County was ranked 6th out of 102 counties, with 3% of the eligible residents fully vaccinated.

Stay current on the vaccination efforts through the CUPHD’s dashboard.

Essential Frontline Workers to Receive Vaccine

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, Promise Healthcare, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will now be hosting community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for essential frontline workers who work or live in Champaign County. Essential frontline workers are limited to: 

  • Grocery Store Workers: Baggers, Cashiers, Stockers, Pick-Up, Customer Service. 
  • Food and Agriculture Workers: Processing, Plants, Veterinary Health, Livestock Services, Animal Care. 
  • Shelter/Adult Day Care Workers. 
  • Postal Service Workers. 
  • Manufacturing Workers: Industrial production of goods for distribution to retail, wholesale or other manufacturers. 
  • Public Transit Workers: Flight Crew, Bus Drivers, Train Conductors, Taxi Drivers, Para-Transit Drivers, In-Person Support, Ride Sharing Services. 

Vaccinations will be given the week of February 1st by appointment only at the former Dress Barn store in the Kohl’s Plaza, located at 1901 N. Market Street, Champaign. 

To register: 

  • Please call (217) 902-6100. Due to high call volume, you may experience an extended wait time so we appreciate your patience. 
  • If you do not feel well the day of your appointment, please call to reschedule. 

Appointments are available on a first come, first served basis. There will not be a waitlist; however, additional appointments will be available next week based on vaccine availability. 

Additional notes: You cannot receive the COVID vaccine if you have received any other vaccinations within 14 days prior to your appointment. You may be asked to show an ID for verification of employment. 

Patients will need to wear a face covering, practice social distancing, and plan to allow at least 15 minutes for observation after the vaccination. Please limit the number of individuals in your party that are not receiving the vaccine and wear clothing to allow easy access to the upper portion of the arm for the injection. 

There is no cost to individuals to get a COVID vaccine. You may be asked to bring your insurance card if you have one, but you will not be turned away if you do not have insurance. 

The Illinois Department of Public Health has compiled a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccination. Information can be found at: http://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccine-faq. 

To track the phases and local vaccinations, visit https://www.c-uphd.org/covid-vaccinations.html. 

Vaccinations available for Champaign County Residents 65+

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD), in partnership with Carle Health, OSF HealthCare, Christie Clinic, Promise Healthcare, and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will be now be hosting community-based COVID-19 vaccination clinics for all Champaign County residents 65 years of age and older.

There are two convenient locations to receive your vaccine the week of January 25th:

The iHotel and Conference Center, located at 1900 S. 1st Street, Champaign, is by appointment only.

To register, please use one of the following methods:

  • Preferred method is online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b054ca8a82ca5f94-additional. 
  • Scheduling is also available by calling (217) 239-7877 but individuals may experience a longer wait time. 
  • Entrance for the clinic is through the east wing of the iHotel and Conference Center.
  • If you do not feel well the day of your appointment, please call to reschedule.

The former Dress Barn store in the Kohl’s Plaza, located at 1901 N. Market Street, Champaign, is by appointment only.

To register:

  • Please call (217) 902-6100. Due to high call volume, you may experience an extended wait time so we appreciate your patience. 
  • If you do not feel well the day of your appointment, please call to reschedule.

Individuals that are 65 years of age and older that are unable to obtain an appointment next week can be placed on a wait list by calling 217-239-7877 or emailing coronavirus@c-uphd.org.

Patients will need to wear a face covering, practice social distancing, and plan to allow at least 15 minutes for observation after the vaccination. Please limit the number of individuals in your party that are not receiving the vaccine and wear clothing to allow easy access to the upper portion of the arm for the injection.

The cost of the vaccine is currently being covered by the federal government and most insurance plans cover the cost to deliver the shot. If you have questions about what your personal coverage is, call your health plan provider at the number on the back of your insurance card. It is important to know that no one will be turned away or receive a charge if they do not have health insurance. 

The Illinois Department of Public Health has compiled a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccination. Information can be found at: http://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccine-faq. 

To track the phases and local vaccinations, visit https://www.c-uphd.org/covid-vaccinations.html.

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Region 6 Moves to Tier One Mitigations

Today, January 18, Region 6 qualifies for Tier One mitigations. Under Tier One, the following changes apply:

Bars & Restaurants

  • All bars and restaurants close at 11pm and may reopen no earlier than 6am the following day
  • Indoor service limited to the lesser of 25 guests or 25% capacity per room
  • Establishments offering indoor service must serve food
  • Indoor service reservations limited to 2-hour maximum duration and maximum 4 persons per party (dining only with members of the same household recommended)
  • All bar and restaurant patrons should be seated at tables
  • No ordering, seating, or congregating at bar (bar stools should be removed)
  • Tables should be 6 feet apart
  • No standing or congregating indoors or outdoors while waiting for a table or exiting
  • No dancing or standing indoors
  • Reservations required for each party
  • No seating of multiple parties at one table
  • Includes private clubs and country clubs

Meetings, Social Events, and Gatherings

  • Limit to lesser of 25 guests or 25% of overall room capacity both indoors and outdoors
  • Applicable to professional, cultural and social group gatherings.
  • Not applicable to students participating in-person classroom learning, or sports.
  • This does not reduce the overall facility capacity dictated by general Phase 4 business guidance such as office, personal care, retail, etc.
  • No party buses

A full list of Tier One mitigation efforts can be found here.


In order to return to Phase 4, the Region 6 needs to meet:

  1.  A test positivity rate less ≤6.5% for three consecutive days, as measured by the 7-day rolling average; AND
  2. ≥20% available staffed ICU hospital beds for three consecutive days, on a 7-day rolling average; AND
  3. 3) No sustained increase in the number of people in the hospital with COVID-19 for seven out of 10 days, on a 7-day average.


Current metrics for Region 6 can be found here.

Champaign County Vaccination Expands

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District is expanding Phase 1B COVID Vaccinations to include persons Age 65-74 with underlying health conditions starting January 19.

The upcoming clinics will be held January 19-22, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Next week’s clinics will serve anyone 75 years of age or older that did not previously receive a vaccine plus is expanding to include individuals age 65-74 with underlying health conditions – cancer, chronic kidney disease, COPD, heart disease, obesity, sickle cell disease, diabetes, smoking, and immune-compromised due to organ transplant.

To register, please use the preferred method: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b054ca8a82ca5f94-vaccine.

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