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State encourages residents to use V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker

As more Illinois residents become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is encouraging those who receive a COVID-19 vaccination to utilize the V-safe After Vaccination Health Checker (v-safe).  

V-safe allows individuals who have received their first vaccination to get a text sent to their smartphone to remind them it’s time for their second shot. The system was developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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