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Carle encourages parents to get kids boosted at Nov. 5 pop-up clinics

Carle Health is offering two pop-up bivalent COVID-19 booster clinics for all eligible children ages five to 18 on Saturday, November 5 at two of its pediatric office locations in the Champaign-Urbana area.

Carle now scheduling appointments for COVID-19 vaccine available to children 6 months and older

Extensive data and review by experts from the CDC and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have found both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to be safe and effective for this age group to protect against severe infection.

COVID-19 boosters for children ages 5-11 now available at Carle

The population continues to be impacted by the virus, which can cause unanticipated long-term effects and spread to those more vulnerable to severe disease.

Community Pop-Up Booster Clinics available first two weekends in May

Carle Booster Clinics offer extended access in Champaign-Urbana to first and second dose boosters.

Carle physician assistant writes, illustrates children's book on COVID-19 vaccine

"Francine and the Vaccine" takes a complicated topic like the COVID-19 vaccine and makes it easy for children to understand why it's important to stay safe and healthy.

Carle offers tips and tricks for a safe, fang-tastic Halloween

Health officials at Carle are offering helpful tips to keep trick-or-treaters safe as Halloween makes a more normal return in 2021.

Carle team members recognize COVID-19 journey with new display

The new display serves as a message of gratitude for the dedicated support Carle Health team members offer those affected by COVID-19 and recognizes the many lives lost too soon to the devastating disease.

Rolling up our sleeves to roll out the vaccine

Carle takes vaccine clinics on the road to reach more people in partnership with Champaign-Urbana Public Health District.

Reflecting on COVID one year later

This time last year, while many were preparing to travel for Spring Break or celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Carle teams were hard at work preparing for a pandemic response.

Act now if you need health insurance

A new Special Enrollment Period extends through May 15 for those who now need health insurance.

CDC says tight fitting, two layer masks offer the best protection

‘Double masking' or 'knotting/tucking' a mask behind your ears offers you more protection against getting or spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.

Champaign County COVID-19 vaccinations expand

Residents age 40-64 with underlying health conditions and disabilities are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine under 1B.

Carle Health announcing updated visitor policies

Carle is announcing it’s easing some limitations for visitors and support persons beginning Thursday, January 28 at all Carle Health locations. The entire Carle system is seeing a decrease in COVID-19 hospitalizations.

Carle Foundation Hospital cafeteria to close for construction

Around the clock food options remain available for staff, patients and visitors during construction, as the yearlong transformation will expand future cafeteria offerings in the lower level at Carle Foundation Hospital (CFH) in Urbana.

Delivering the vaccine – and hope – to Carle workers

First Carle Health employees receive COVID-19 vaccine this week.

Communicating COVID-19: how Carle interpreters help heal

When diagnosing and treating COVID-19, every detail counts. Carle’s team of interpreters are making sure that language isn’t a barrier for those seeking care.

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Our mission is to serve people through high-quality care, medical research and education. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a vertically integrated health system with more than 11,000 employees.

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