H1N1 influenza is a newly identified virus that may cause the influenza season to be worse than usual. Protectdupage.org provides you
with the most up to date and local information on H1N1 and seasonal influenza.
News & Information
October 21, 2009 (11:00 a.m.) -- At the current time due to high demand / flu mist is the ONLY VACCINE available.
If you are between the ages of 2-49 W/ no underlying health conditions please call for an appointment. If you do not qualify for the flu mist please check protectdupage.org regularly for intramuscular vaccine availability.
As reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention more and more vaccine is becoming available on a daily basis. We expect to receive another shipment of the intramuscular H1N1 vaccine within a few days.
Please be assured there will be enough vaccine for ALL DuPage County RESIDENTS. Demand for the vaccine is outweighing the supply at this point but the CDC assures that there will be enough vaccine for every person wanting to become vaccinated.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the influenza, the hotline is available at 630.221.7600.
H1N1 Vaccine Clinics
For an appointment call
1-866-311-1123
Appointments are available for those who are in the priority groups recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
Pregnant women
People who live with or care for infants younger than 6 months of age
Health care and emergency medical personnel
Anyone from 6 months through 24 years of age
Anyone from 25 through 64 years of age with certain chronic medical conditions or a weakened immune system
Clinics will be scheduled based on vaccine availability.
