City of Darien, IL
10/10/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/10/2024 15:27
Stay Well this Winter with Fall Vaccinations
The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) strongly recommends everyone six months and older, especially people with chronic health conditions or who are pregnant, get their updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines this winter.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) also spreads in the winter months. Like COVID-19 and flu, RSV causes a respiratory infection that can lead to severe illness and death. Infants and older adults are more likely to develop severe RSV and need hospitalization.
DCHD offers the updated COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines to eligible children through the Vaccine for Children (VFC) program. Call DCHD for questions about the availability of specific childhood vaccines or clinic schedules at (630) 682-7400. These vaccines are also available through retail pharmacies and most doctor's offices -visit www.vaccines.gov to find a location near you.
As we head into the colder months, remember to take these steps to prevent respiratory illnesses this winter:
- Stay Up to Date with Immunizations.
- Practice Good Hygiene. Cover your coughs and sneezes, wash or sanitize your hands often, and clean frequently touched surfaces.
- Take Steps for Cleaner Air. Open windows for fresh outside air, purify indoor air, or gather outdoors when weather permits.
- Take Precautions if You're Sick. Stay home and away from others if you have respiratory virus symptoms that aren't better explained by another cause.
- Seek Medical Care Promptly. Seek health care right away for testing and/or treatment if you believe you may have a respiratory virus and you have risk factors for severe illness.