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Increase in West Nile Virus Activity in DuPage County Prompts Health Department Advisory

DuPage County— Reports of increased mosquito pools testing positive for the presence of West Nile virus (WNV) has prompted the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) to encourage residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites and the risk o...

COVID-19 Vaccinations are Safe, Effective, and More Critical Than Ever

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise, and DuPage County remains in Substantial transmission according to county-level data from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is once again s...

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DuPage County Experiencing Substantial COVID-19 Community Transmission

As of today, DuPage County’s COVID-19 community transmission is now at Substantial level per Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The recent rise in cases and hospitalizations is likely attributed to the more contagious Delta variant...

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HOPE Taskforce Announces Grant Recipients

The DuPage County Heroin/Opioid Prevention and Education (HOPE) Taskforce today announced the award of grants totaling $125,000 to expand its capabilities in the fight against the opioid crisis in the County. 

The grant awardees and a brief descri...

Health Department Urges Residents to Practice Preventive Measures as COVID-19 Activity Increases

The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is reporting a 75 percent increase in COVID-19 cases and a 44 percent increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over the past week among DuPage County residents. Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent...

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DCHD Urges COVID-19 Vaccinations for Eligible Adolescents before the Start of the New School Year

According to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 vaccination data, 81 percent of eligible residents 12 years and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, and 65 percent are fully vaccinated. Additionally, 98...

Health Department Announces First Annual Pool Safely Day on July 15 to Promote Water Safety

On Thursday, July 15, 2021, the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) and more than 30 Illinois agencies and organizations will participate in the first annual Pool Safely Day to raise public awareness around water safety and prevent child drownings.

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Effective 7/9/2021: DCHD has moved from daily to weekly COVID-19 case updates, which will be issued on Fridays.

Community Vaccination Clinic Moving as Health Department Shifts COVID-19 Vaccination Resources

The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) announced today that COVID-19 vaccine administration will move from the DuPage County Fairgrounds to the Health Department’s Central Public Health Center (CPHC) in Wheaton. As the pandemic evolves, heal...

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DuPage County Ranks in the Top 2 Percent of U.S. Counties with Eligible Residents Vaccinated

According to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 vaccination data, DuPage County ranks 47^th out of 3,283 counties, or the top 2%, among U.S. counties with the highest percentage of eligible residents vaccinated with at least one...

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First Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in DuPage County

The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) has confirmed the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) this year in DuPage County. The first positive pool of mosquitoes was collected on June 30, 2021, in Clarendon Hills, and the second p...

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80 Percent of Eligible DuPage County Residents Have Received at Least One COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

According to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccination data, 80 percent of eligible residents 12 years and older have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, and 63 percent are fully vaccinated. Additionally, 98 percent of DuP...

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More than 74 Percent of DuPage County Adults Have Received at Least One COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

With more than 74 percent of DuPage County adults over 18 years old vaccinated with at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, DuPage County is pleased to join the state in reaching President Biden’s vaccination goal before the July 4 target date. Stil...

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COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic Transitions to Next Vaccine Phase

The DuPage County COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinic will be decreasing the number of days the clinic is open as vaccination rates rise and more providers are offering COVID-19 vaccines in DuPage County. Last week the DuPage County COVID-19 Community V...

Health Department Receives Bringing Care to the Community Mobile Clinic Van

DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) today announced the arrival of their Bringing Care to the Community Mobile Clinic van, which will provide a wide range of health care services, including COVID-19 vaccinations to vulnerable communities. The mobile cl...

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Over 100,000 COVID-19 Vaccinations Administered at the DuPage County COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) reached a momentous vaccination milestone after administering its 100,000 COVID-19 vaccination at the DuPage County COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic this week. As COVID-19 vaccination progress continues in DuPage Coun...

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Vaccination Success Leads to Phase 5 Reopening Today

DCHD issued COVID-19 Phase 5 reopening guidance as the county and State of Illinois celebrate the success of COVID-19 vaccination efforts that has resulted in a dramatic decrease in cases with fewer hospitalizations and fewer deaths related to COVID-19.

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Over One Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Administered to DuPage County Residents

DuPage County— Since COVID-19 vaccines became available in DuPage County on December 17, 2020, 1,005,620 COVID-19 vaccine doses have now been administered to DuPage County residents.

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Teen PhilanthroParty Provides DuPage County Teens an Opportunity to Connect and Make Changes

The DuPage County Prevention Leadership Team (PLT) and Reality Illinois Teen Advisory Board will be hosting the fourth annual Teen PhilanthroParty on June 15, 2021, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. via Zoom. This PhilanthroParty is a party with a purpose and a...

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58 Percent of Eligible DuPage County Residents Are Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19

As of June 2, more than 49 percent, or 457,274, of all DuPage County residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Of the DuPage County residents 12 years and older who are currently eligible to be vaccinated, 66 percent have received at least on...

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DCHD and Sites Closed May 29-31 to Observe Memorial Day

The DuPage County Health Department’s (DCHD) Public Health Centers in Addison, Lombard, West Chicago, Westmont, and Wheaton as well as the DCHD COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic will be closed Saturday, May 29 and Monday, May 31, 2021 in observance of Memorial ...

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Health Department Reminds Residents to Pool Safely this Summer

As the Memorial Day weekend approaches and the summer swimming season begins, DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) reminds residents to stay vigilant and Pool Safely by practicing simple water safety steps to keep children safe when they are in or aroun...

More than 56 Percent of Eligible DuPage County Residents Are Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19

As of May 26, more than 47 percent, or 444,010, of all DuPage County residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Of the DuPage County residents 12 years and older who are currently eligible to be vaccinated, 64 percent have received at least on...

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More than 45 Percent of DuPage County Residents Are Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19

As of May 19, more than 45 percent, or 419,378, of DuPage County residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Of the DuPage County residents currently eligible, 53 percent have been fully vaccinated and 62 percent have received at least one COVI...

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Health Department Receives Pool Safely Grant

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has awarded the DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) a $291,811 grant to provide assistance for enforcement, training, and education of pool safety requirements that are intended to save lives and preve...

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DuPage County COVID-19 Vaccine Providers to Begin Vaccinating Children Ages 12 to 15 This Week

Beginning tomorrow, May 13, several healthcare vaccine providers throughout DuPage County are planning to open COVID-19 vaccinations to children ages 12 to 15 years old. DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) will open vaccinations to this age group by Mo...

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