From the McHenry County Health Department:

MCDH offers bivalent COVID-19 vaccine boosters

McHENRY COUNTY — The McHenry County Department of Health is announcing that the updated bivalent COVID-19 vaccine is now available at their COVID-19 vaccine clinics.

The updated bivalent booster will offer protection from the original virus strain and the omicron subvariants of COVID-19.

The bivalent booster is now available to people 12 years and older and at least two months after receiving their primary vaccination series or last booster.

At this time, the updated Moderna bivalent booster is authorized for people 18 years and older while the Pfizer bivalent booster is authorized for people 12 years and older.

These updated bivalent boosters will replace the original formulation (monovalent) booster in the 12 and older population.

Children aged 5 to 11 will continue to receive the original formulation (monovalent) booster. Children under age 5 are not eligible for a booster

MCDH will provide the primary series and booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine at its clinics in Crystal Lake and Woodstock. Walk-in vaccinations will be accepted during a COVID-19 vaccine clinic but are based on availability.

Scheduling an appointment in advance is the only way to ensure a vaccination. To find clinic days, hours and locations, or to schedule an appointment in advance, please visit https://bit.ly/MCDHCOVIDVaxLoc or call 815-334-4500.

Anyone with questions about the COVID-19 vaccine available can call (815) 334-4500 to speak with an MCDH nurse.  For additional vaccine locations, please visit vaccines.gov.