One Shot Many Benefits
Get ready for this year’s flu season; sooner is better.

Health experts are warning us to get ready for what could be an exceptionally severe flu season as mask restrictions are a thing of the past and fewer people are likely to be immune. Click here to read why you should brace for a difficult flu season. 

One way to combat the flu is to get your flu shot early. Click here to read why timing matters.  
Flu, COVID or Long COVID?

COVID-19, the common cold, seasonal allergies and the flu have many similar symptoms. Click here to learn some of the subtle differences.

To complicate the situation, recent research suggests that there may also be long flu and pneumonia. Click here to learn what other viruses might result in long-term symptoms like fatigue and brain fog.
Masks, and Test Kits and Flu Vouchers, Oh My!

Aiming to achieve 80% vaccination among ALL DuPage residents, we are thrilled that an incredible 81% of Access DuPage clients have been vaccinated, well above the average of their peers. We have extended our efforts to their families and are sometimes rewarded with a bright smile (like those in the photo above).

We have also distributed 104,400+ adult and pediatric masks, thousands of COVID-19 test kits and thermometers, as well as hundreds of pulse oximeters and personal care supplies. Additionally, wanting to protect our members and their loved ones from the flu, DHC in partnership with DuPage County is again distributing thousands of vouchers for free flu shots to patients, retail pharmacies and safety net clinics.

If you or someone you know is uninsured and needs a flu voucher, click here to request one.   

If you would like to join us and support our health equity efforts, click here to donate.