By Todd Wineburner

The Livingston County Health Department has received permission from state officials to schedule 4,000 vaccination appointments at locations throughout the county. Only county residents 65 years old or older, however,  can currently register for vaccination. The health department website, www.lchd.us, can be used to register for and schedule appointments.

If the online service is not an option, there are alternative registration methods throughout the county at the following locations:

Dwight Village Hall…….providing in-person assistance only

Dwight United Methodist Church…….call (815) 584-3430 for appointments

Fairbury City Hall…….call (815) 692-2743 for appointments

Dominy Library in Fairbury…….No appointment needed

Odell Library…….No appointment needed

Pontiac Public Library…….(815) 844-7229

Livingston Workforce Services (above the library)…….call (309) 268-8280

Pontiac Rec Center…….No appointment needed

For questions about the safety or effectiveness of the vaccine or if there are concerns about the vaccine’s effect on another health condition, contact your health care provider.