Update:  1-07-10

Seniors can make a H1N1 vaccination appointment by calling
(800)-662-9555.

Update: 12-11-09

DuPage County Health Department announces eligibility for H1N1 vaccine for all persons 6 months or older

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold announced yesterday that beginning Tuesday, December 15, 2009, all Illinoisans will be eligible to receive an H1N1 flu vaccination. In addition to local health departments and private physicians, Illinoisans will be able to go to many retail pharmacies for H1N1 flu vaccinations starting no later than December 21, 2009.          

The DuPage County Health Department's goal is to assist DuPage County residents in obtaining greater access to the vaccine. To locate a convenient location near you, residents are encouraged to use Flu Locator found at www.protectdupage.org and www.flu.gov. 

Residents seeking to make an appointment to receive their vaccine at the DuPage County Health Department may call 866-311-1123 to schedule an appointment.

 For more information and updates, please visit www.protectdupage.org, www.cdc.gov, or www.flu.gov. For general information, residents may call the H1N1 hotline at 630-221-7600.

 To stay healthy this flu season, remember to protect yourself, protect your family, and protect DuPage. Flu vaccine is safe, get a flu shot.