CDPH Weekly Media Brief, 10/01/2026

Kennedy King College Vaccine Kickoff Event

CDPH kicks off our fall City College family vaccination clinics this October. Join us Saturday, October 3 at Kennedy-King College (6301 S Halsted St, U Building) from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm for no-cost COVID-19 and flu vaccines for the whole family. Everyone ages 6 months and over are recommended to get vaccinated.

CDPH Commissioner Dr. Garth Walker will be on-site to get his seasonal shots and radio personalities from WVON will be recording live from the event. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is encouraged. Register on the CDPH GetVaxChi website.

Why get vaccinated now? It's your #1 defense against getting sidelined this season. Whether it's holiday gatherings, football games, or quality time with loved ones, don't let preventable illness keep you from the moments that matter.

See the full calendar of CDPH vaccine clinics to find one near you.

New Healthy Chicago Newsletter

Our latest edition of the Healthy Chicago Newsletter is here, with information and resources to help support a happy and healthy fall.

This edition includes information on where to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines, including upcoming events offering convenient vaccination opportunities, tips for keeping children safe from lead exposure, and a look behind the scenes at some of the work public health is doing to help protect Chicagoans and their families.

To round out this edition, we welcome our new Health Commissioner, Dr. Garth Walker. Learn more about the person leading the Chicago Department of Public Health, including a sneak peek into his life outside of work.

To sign up for future editions of the Healthy Chicago Newsletter, visit the Healthy Chicago Newsletter signup page.

Healthy Chicago Podcast

The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a vital volunteer group of both medical and non-medical professionals, organized on a local basis to help provide needed services to their communities during emergencies and disasters.

In this episode, Andreea Lazaroiu (Project Coordinator) and Molly Gabaldo (Project Administrator) talk about CDPH's emergency preparedness program and how the department recruits, organizes, and leads Chicago's arm of the MRC, and welcomes new volunteers seeking to use their time and expertise to strengthen our communities.

Listen on the platform of your choice or watch the latest episode on YouTube.

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