Studies show that after getting vaccinated against COVID-19, protection against the virus may diminish over time, recommending in favor of booster vaccines for some. To learn if you are eligible for a booster shot, click here. Following CDC recommendations, The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) will begin offering limited appointments for boosters on October 1st at their Wheaton and Lombard locations. Advance registration is required. DCHD will re-open its mass vaccination site at the DuPage County Fairgrounds on October 13, 2021, for booster doses as well as primary vaccination for eligible persons not yet vaccinated against COVID-19. Individuals who have already registered with DCHD will receive email notification with scheduling instructions. Individuals not yet registered should go to www.dupagehealth.org/co

Through our partnership with the DCHD Care Van, DHC has been delivering vaccines to hard hit communities. We are appreciative that boosters will also be available on the Care Van and we will be working to ensure our eligible members can access booster shots, too.

Have reservations about getting your flu shot this year? Click here for 9 Things to Know About Getting Your Flu Shot During the COVID-19 Pandemic (and yes, it is ok to get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time)

Everyone has an important role to play this flu season, watch this video to see how you can help.

We are once again joining our partners in DuPage County to make it easier for all our neighbors to stay healthy and flu-free. With funding provided by DuPage County ARPA funds, DHC is offering free flu vaccine vouchers (redeemable at Jewel) to uninsured DuPage County residents whose financial circumstances make it difficult to get their annual flu shot.

If you are a nonprofit or community organization serving clients that would benefit from a free flu shot, we would love your help distributing vouchers. Click here for more information or to request vouchers.

COVID-19 vaccines can help end the pandemic. Your donation today will allow thousands more in our community the access they need. Working alongside our partners in health and community, DHC has coordinated 50+ COVID vaccine events in the last 90 days. We are thrilled that through our efforts at least 78% of Access DuPage clients have been vaccinated, and thousands of other neighbors in addition. If you share our commitment to the health of each of our DuPage neighbors, donate now.