Saint Anthony Hospital is protecting the most vulnerable by providing qualifying patients free immunizations to those under the age of 19, including newborns, who are uninsured or underinsured from Oct. 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027. Last RSV season, Saint Anthony Hospital ranked No. 1 in Chicago for newborns vaccinated within two days of birth and able to protect over 72% of newborns who were eligible through the Vaccines for Children Program (VFC). Remarkably, 89% of all Saint Anthony Hospital births were deemed VFC-eligible, compared to Chicago’s overall average of 46 percent. RSV can quickly spread days before symptoms appear and by protecting the community, it will slow transmission, especially for those with weakened immune systems, such as infants. To receive the RSV vaccine, Saint Anthony Hospital offers two convenient locations:

• Physician Center clinic in Saint Anthony Hospital, 2875 W. 19th St.

• Archer Clinic, 4177 S. Archer Ave.

For those interested in finding out if they are VFC-eligible, please go to www.chicagohan.org/vfc, and to schedule an appointment through Saint Anthony Hospital, please call 773-484-4030.