DCHD Information and Resources

Call, Don’t Cancel Your Child’s Immunizations

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents are understandably nervous about taking their children and teens to their doctors’ offices. Unfortunately, as a result, childhood vaccination rates are dropping dangerously. Learn more about what healthcare providers are doing to keep their patients, including children, safe— Childhood Immunizations - Call Don’t Cancel (PDF), May 19, 2020. For Spanish information, click here (PDF).

Don’t Wait, Your Health Matters

Although is important to stay home to help slow the spread of COVID-19, it is also important to get the healthcare you need. At this time, doctor’s offices, clinics and hospitals are taking extra steps to make sure your visit is safe. If you are having any kind of health problems, don’t wait—call your doctor. Watch the Don’t Wait, Your Health Matters video here. For the Spanish video, click here. 

Volunteer Opportunity

A Community Based COVID-19 Testing Site will be opening on Tuesday, June 16 at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. DCHD is looking for volunteers with a human services/social services background (particularly bilingual Spanish), to provide instructions to the individuals as well as collecting and documenting their information. If you are interested in learning more, please complete our Volunteer Form.  

Educational Resources

DCHD is dedicated to educating community residents and providing educational resources that promote healthy behaviors to keep people safe during COVID-19. Please download and share the documents below with your family, friends and community! 

For a complete list of information and support resources, please visit the Education and Outreach page.

Stop the Spread of COVID-19

English (PDF), Spanish (PDF)

Reusable Face Mask Guidance