Friday, March 19, 2021 ● Volume 1, Issue 53
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Over 200,000 DuPage Residents Have Received at Least One Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine |
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DuPage County continues to make progress in vaccinating residents. As of Mar. 19, 343,027 doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered to DuPage County residents, and 216,195 residents have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. Of those vaccinated, 126,832 people, or 13.66 percent, of DuPage County residents are fully vaccinated. This represents the administration of more than 55,000 doses of vaccine in the past week to DuPage County residents. As more residents are vaccinated, DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is assessing the percentage of the Phase 1b population who has been vaccinated, including residents 65 years and older. As of Mar. 19, 62.8 percent or 96,955 of individuals 65 years and older have received at least one dose.
DCHD continues to build a countywide COVID-19 vaccine network that can administer vaccines as quickly as they become available. Currently, DCHD and other local vaccine providers have created the capacity to administer more than 65,700 vaccine doses per week. These providers have been working tirelessly since December to vaccinate eligible individuals who live or work in DuPage County. Since December, over 216,195 DuPage County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The countywide vaccine network includes eight mass vaccination sites operated by the DuPage County Health Department, Edward-Elmhurst Health, Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, and DuPage Medical Group operating on a routine basis. Additionally, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), pharmacies, medical providers, and temporary community vaccination sites are important partners in this countywide system. These vaccination partners also support the Health Department’s efforts to distribute vaccines directly into communities. By doing so, residents have local and convenient access to vaccines through trusted healthcare vaccination partners within their communities. Some retail pharmacies and FQHCs have also begun receiving vaccine directly from the state and federal government, significantly boosting the amount of vaccine in DuPage County.
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DCHD COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic Expands Operations with IDPH Partnership |
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DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are partnering to expand the operations of the DCHD COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic. This unique partnership will provide an increased vaccine supply and greater access to COVID-19 vaccinations for the residents of DuPage County and Illinois.
The DCHD Community Vaccination Clinic (CVC), located at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton, will expand operations as vaccine supply allows. As of Monday, Mar. 22, the vaccination clinic will plan to operate Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.—by appointment only. To date, the DuPage CVC has only been able to operate limited days and hours due to vaccine supply.
If you would like to register for vaccine in DuPage County, please register at www.dupagehealth.org/covid19vaccine, or call (630) 682-7400 for assistance and support to register. Once you are registered, you will receive weekly updates on our county's progress with vaccination and be notified of appointment opportunities when it's your turn to schedule an appointment.
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DuPage County COVID-19 Vaccine Data |
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The DuPage County Health Department, with the support of DuPage County GIS, has added an interactive COVID-19 Vaccine Data feature onto the DuPage County COVID-19 Dashboard. The vaccine feature provides information about vaccine providers, weekly vaccine allocations, and allocations by provider type throughout DuPage County. To view the DuPage County COVID-19 Dashboard, visit www.dupagehealth.org/covid19data.
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Avoid COVID-19 Vaccine Scams |
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Protect yourself from COVID-19 vaccine scams! Knows the signs of fraud and report it right away. You can report it immediately online or call 800-HHS-TIPS (800-447-8477). For more information, please visit oig.hhs.gov/coronavirus/fraud-alert-covid19.asp. |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Every week, the DuPage County Health Department will be sharing the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the coronavirus pandemic to help educate and inform county residents. For a list of additional FAQ, visit COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions.
After I register for vaccine on the DCHD website, do I need to call to confirm I am registered?
There is no need to call and confirm your registration at this time. If you are receiving emails from DuPage County Health Department, then you are successfully registered. You will receive additional emails and/or text messages from us once appointments become available for you.
Is it safe to travel this Spring Break?
When am I considered to be fully vaccinated?
People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series, like the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. Or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, like Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. If it has been less than two weeks since your shot, or if you still need to get your second dose, you are NOT fully protected.
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COVID-19 VACCINE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH RESOURCES |
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COVID-19 Vaccine in DuPage County (Flyer)
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Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines
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About the COVID-19 Vaccines (Flyer)
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Our Best Shot Against COVID-19 (Video)
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DuPage County Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic (Video)
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COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center (Postcard)
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DuPage County COVID-19
Vaccine Information Available on Website
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The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) has a COVID-19 Vaccine webpage for the public to stay informed on the latest information regarding vaccine planning in DuPage County. As more information becomes available, DCHD will share updates on its website and social media channels.
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Illinois Department of Public Health
COVID-19 Vaccine Administration Data
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COVID-19 vaccination data by county is now available through the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) website. Data include the number of doses administered, the vaccination rate per population, and what percent of the population is fully vaccinated. It is important to note that vaccine distribution figures are reported in real-time, while vaccine administration figures are reported with as much as a 72-hour lag. |
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COVID-19 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES |
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DuPage County COVID-19 Testing Sites |
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The DuPage County Health Department offers a community-based drive-thru testing site to residents. Anyone can be tested, and no appointment, doctor referral, or insurance is required. Visitors are encouraged to pre-register at testdirectly.com. Please note: Pre-registration does not guarantee testing or a place in line for that day.
1033 N. Villa Avenue, Villa Park, IL
Sunday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Testing Site Locations in DuPage County |
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The DuPage County Health Department reminds residents that there are various COVID-19 testing locations throughout DuPage County. For a list of testing locations near you including CVS and Physicians Immediate Care, visit the IDPH Testing webpage.
Additionally, Walgreens also offers COVID-19 testing.
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Pillars Community Health
COVID-19 Testing in Willowbrook
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Pillars Community Health offers drive-up testing for COVID-19 across the street from Burr Ridge Middle School in Burr Ridge.
Testing is restricted to people who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or who have had a close contact with a confirmed exposure. Limited tests available; an appointment IS REQUIRED: Call
708-PILLARS (708-745-5277) and follow the prompts.
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VNA Health Care COVID-19 Testing |
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VNA Health Care offers COVID-19 testing by appointment only to new and existing patients with or without symptoms.
Community mobile testing clinics are also available in Bensenville and West Chicago through VNA Health Care.
VNA Mobile Clinic at St. Alexis Catholic Church
400 W Wood Ave, Bensenville, IL, 60106
VNA Mobile Clinic at St. Andrew's Church
155 N Prince Crossing Rd, West Chicago, IL, 60185
To schedule an appointment, call (630) 892-4355 or (847) 717-6455.
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Illinois COVID-19 Hotline and Email Address |
If you have questions about Coronavirus - Call the Illinois Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Hotline:
Both are available anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Friday, March 19, 2021 ● Volume 1, Issue 54
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