Kane Vax Hub Now Remains Open Through January: Health Officials

BATAVIA, IL — A week after announcing Batavia's Kane Vax Hub would close in early January, officials at the Kendall County Health Department said its operation would be extended through January.

"I'm pleased that the Kane County Vax center will continue its operations through the end of January and grateful for the assistance from IEMA and the State of Illinois to provide vaccinations for our citizens," Kane County Board Chairwoman Corinne Pierog said in a statement Thursday. "The Kane County Board is fully committed to ensuring the site is easily accessible and encourages individuals and families to utilize it as the pandemic surges."

The KCHD originally announced the site's shuttering Dec. 9 but said a day after that its operations would be reassessed based on public input, Patch reported.

The mass vaccination site, located at 501 N. Randall Road, first opened in March and is open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Appointments can be made online, and walk-in appointments are allowed for patients ages 5-11.

At the vax hub, any Illinois residents can get vaccinated with first, second or booster doses of the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. Pediatric vaccines are also available for kids ages 5-11.

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