Christian County Public Health is holding a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic for those citizens in Christian County 65 and over. The vaccinations will be conducted on Tuesday, January 19th from 9AM until 3 PM on a first come first, serve basis. There are approximately 300 doses on hand. The vaccination clinic will be held at the Christian County Fairgrounds in Taylorville and you can access the clinic through the East entrance of the fairgrounds off of West Main Cross Street from Houston Street.

When the doses are gone, the vaccination site will be closed. It is expected that the Chris-Mont EMA will be holding a vaccine clinic every week with the low dose volume currently available. When more doses become available it will be distributed. Stay tuned to www.taylorvilledailynews.com for future updates. 

For anyone that has been asking questions, the Chris-Mont EMA says it is a very fluid situation and changing every day. The clinic is for those 65 and older. You can not receive the shot if you are currently under quarantine. If you have a history of serious allergies to injections, contact your healthcare provider. Pregnant women are encouraged to also consult their doctor before getting it. Wear a mask at all times on site. You can obtain a vaccination form at any Casey’s in Christian County or the Ayerco station in Edinburg. You can also print one from the Chris-Mont EMA or at www.chirstiancountyil.com. 

There will be a 15 minute holding period while parked in your car after the vaccination for monitoring in case a situation may arise. For more information, please contact the Chris-Mont EMA or your local healthcare provider.