covidSHIELD On-Demand Patient Resources

covidSHIELD On-Demand Patient Resources

This article provides resources and links for common patient questions for the covidSHIELD On-Demand program.

SHIELD Patient Hotline

Call 217-265-6059, available 24/7 for patient inquiries. 

Creating a SHIELD patient portal account

Adding an agency to your account

Adding a Dependent 

Activating a Self Collected Kit Instructions 


SHIELD Illinois In-Person Community Testing Locations



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