Chicago public health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady holds up Mayor Lori Lightfoot's COVID-19 vaccination card on Jan. 25, 2021, at St. Bernard Hospital in the Englewood neighborhood. © Erin Hooley/Chicago Tribune Chicago public health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady holds up Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s COVID-19 vaccination card on Jan. 25, 2021, at St. Bernard Hospital in the Englewood neighborhood.

Chicago public health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady gave few details about the initiative, but said it will be dubbed “Vax Pass” and roll out in May as a means to encourage vaccination particularly in younger people in exchange for attendance at concerts or other events as the second pandemic summer begins.

You get a vaccine, you’ll be able to get into a concert or get into an event,” Arwady said. “(We’re) really thinking, particularly for younger people, how can we make vaccine something that people are excited about getting?”

Another campaign called “Vax and Relax” also will encourage people to get shots — this time with the reward of free haircuts, manicures and more through partnerships with salons, Arwady said.

She said the idea was not considered a “bribe” but a public health measure.