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DuPage County Health Department COVID-19 Vaccine Weekly Update – January 6, 2021

January 13, 2021 By City of West Chicago

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DuPage County— Since COVID-19 vaccine began arriving in DuPage County, over 18,000 healthcare workers who live or work in DuPage County have now been vaccinated, as of Jan. 4, 2021. This indicates the County being on track to complete the Phase 1a priority group, including an estimated 43,000 healthcare personnel (HCP), within the projected eight-week timeline. This also reflects that of the doses received, nearly 70% have been administered in DuPage County. Additionally, local hospitals are preparing to administer the second dose of vaccines starting this week.

DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) continues to coordinate the receipt and distribution of COVID-19 vaccine throughout DuPage County. As of Jan. 4, 2021, over 27,000 doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccine have been received and distributed in DuPage County. As vaccine supply increases and local capacity to administer vaccine expands, the Health Department expects the rate of vaccination will increase.

“Despite the challenges created by the Christmas and New Year’s holidays coinciding with the first several weeks of vaccine distribution, we are very pleased with the number of vaccines administered to healthcare workers over the past three weeks. We are committed to ensuring all healthcare workers have access to this life-saving vaccine and are working to expand access to vaccine as quickly as possible,” said Karen Ayala, Executive Director of DuPage County Health Department.

The DCHD COVID-19 vaccine clinics continue offering about 1,500 appointments per week for EMS and other healthcare personnel (e.g., dentists, physical therapists, hospice workers, home health care) who are not affiliated with hospitals. Any personnel in this category should register for the COVID-19 Vaccine Weekly Update. This allows the  Health Department to share weekly updates and contact individuals and organizations with opportunities to schedule an appointment as additional vaccine becomes available and in anticipation of a statewide registration system being rolled out.

DCHD is prioritizing administration of vaccine for HCP currently providing direct patient care services who live, work, or attend school in DuPage County. All healthcare personnel who schedule an appointment with DCHD will be required to present verification of their healthcare personnel status, i.e., employee ID badge, check stub, state licensure, or certificate at the time of their appointment. Healthcare personnel who are affiliated with a health system are advised to contact their health system to coordinate vaccination.

“We also want to assure our residents in the Phase 1b and 1c priority groups—and beyond, that we are working tirelessly to prepare for the major scale effort it will take to vaccinate these groups in an equitable and timely manner. Furthermore, we are working closely with the state as they prepare to launch their statewide registration system. As more updates become available, this information will be shared on our website, social media channels, and weekly newsletter,” stated Ayala. 

The Health Department continues to work with partners at all levels, including hospitals, healthcare providers, pharmacies, and community leaders, on equitable, flexible COVID-19 vaccination programs that can accommodate different vaccines and scenarios for all DuPage County populations eligible for vaccination. Our goal is to make vaccine available through as many locations as possible, as the vaccine supply increases and becomes more widely available. Additional information about DuPage County vaccine planning and related updates will be posted at www.dupagehealth.org/covid19vaccine.

The Health Department reminds residents to continue to do their part in preventing the spread of COVID-19 by:

  • Wearing a mask whenever outside your home or with anyone not from your household;
  • Watching your distance, staying at least 6 feet from people outside of your immediate household and avoiding in-person gatherings;
  • Washing your hands often; and
  • Staying home if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or if you have been in close contact with a person infected with COVID-19, and contacting your healthcare provider for appropriate evaluation, testing, and care.

DuPage County COVID-19 information and resources can be found at www.dupagehealth.org/covid19.

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Departamento de Salud del condado de DuPage – Vacuna contra COVID-19 Novedades semanales – 6 de enero de 2021

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Condado de DuPage: Desde que la vacuna contra COVID-19 comenzó a llegar al condado de DuPage, más de 18,000 trabajadores de la salud que viven o trabajan en el Condado de DuPage han sido vacunados, al 4 de enero de 2021. Esto indica que el condado está en vías de completar la fase 1a del grupo prioritario, lo que incluye un estimado de 43,000 trabajadores de la salud (HCP, por sus siglas en inglés), dentro del plazo proyectado de ocho semanas. Esto también refleja que casi el 70 % de las dosis recibidas han sido administradas en el condado de DuPage. Además, los hospitales locales están preparándose para administrar la segunda dosis de las vacunas a partir de esta semana.

El Departamento de Salud del Condado de DuPage (DCHD, por sus siglas en inglés) continúa coordinando la recepción y la distribución de la vacuna contra el COVID-19 en todo el condado de DuPage. Hasta el 4 de enero de 2021, se han recibido y distribuido más de 27,000 dosis de las vacunas de Pfizer y Moderna en el condado de DuPage. A medida que aumente el suministro de vacunas y se amplíe la capacidad local para administrarlas, el Departamento de Salud espera que aumente la tasa de vacunación.

“A pesar de los desafíos creados por las fiestas de Navidad y Año Nuevo que coinciden con las primeras semanas de distribución de la vacuna, estamos muy satisfechos con el número de vacunas administradas a los trabajadores de la salud en las últimas tres semanas. Nos comprometemos a garantizar que todos los trabajadores de la salud tengan acceso a esta vacuna de emergencia y estamos trabajando para ampliar el acceso a la vacuna lo antes posible”, dijo Karen Ayala, directora ejecutiva del Departamento de Salud del condado de DuPage.

Las clínicas de vacunación contra el COVID-19 del DCHD continúan ofreciendo alrededor de 1,500 citas por semana para el personal de emergencia y demás personal de atención médica (por ejemplo, dentistas, fisioterapeutas, trabajadores de hospitales de cuidados paliativos, atención médica domiciliaria) que no está afiliado a los hospitales. Todo el personal de esta categoría debe registrarse para la actualización semanal de la vacuna contra el COVID-19. Esto permite que el Departamento de Salud comparta las actualizaciones semanales y se comunique con las personas y las organizaciones que tengan la oportunidad de programar una cita a medida que se disponga de vacunas adicionales y en previsión de que se ponga en marcha un sistema de registro en todo el estado.

El DCHD está priorizando la administración de la vacuna para el HCP que actualmente proporciona servicios de atención directa al paciente que vive, trabaja o asiste a la escuela en el condado de DuPage. Todo el personal sanitario que programe una cita con el DCHD deberá presentar al momento de su cita una verificación de su condición de personal sanitario, es decir, una tarjeta de identificación de empleado, un talón de cheque, una licencia estatal o un certificado. Se aconseja al personal sanitario afiliado a un sistema de salud que se comunique con su sistema de salud para coordinar la vacunación.


“También queremos asegurar a nuestros residentes de los grupos prioritarios de las fases 1b y 1c y demás, que estamos trabajando incansablemente para prepararnos para las tareas a gran escala que serán necesarias para vacunar a estos grupos de manera equitativa y oportuna. Además, estamos trabajando estrechamente con el estado mientras se preparan para lanzar su sistema de registro estatal. A medida que se disponga de más actualizaciones, esta información se compartirá en nuestro sitio web, en los canales de redes sociales y en el boletín semanal”, declaró Ayala.

El Departamento de Salud continúa trabajando con socios en todos los niveles, incluidos hospitales, proveedores de atención médica, farmacias y líderes comunitarios, en programas de vacunación contra el COVID-19 equitativos y flexibles que puedan admitir diferentes vacunas y escenarios para todas las poblaciones del condado de DuPage elegibles para la vacunación. Nuestro objetivo es hacer que la vacuna esté disponible en tantos lugares como sea posible, a medida que el suministro de la vacuna aumenta y se hace más accesible. La información adicional sobre la planificación de la vacunación del condado de DuPage y las actualizaciones relacionadas se publicarán en www.dupagehealth.org/covid19vaccine.

El Departamento de Salud urge a los residentes a que continúen haciendo su parte para reducir la propagación del COVID-19 de las siguientes maneras:
• Usar una mascarilla siempre que esté fuera de su hogar o con personas que no sean de su familia.
• Mantener la distancia, permanecer a una distancia mínima de 6 pies de personas fuera de su hogar y evitar reuniones en persona.
• Lavarse las manos con frecuencia.
• Quedarse en casa si presenta síntomas de COVID-19 o si ha estado en contacto cercano con una persona contagiada con COVID-19, y consultar con su proveedor de atención médica para realizar una evaluación, una prueba médica y los cuidados necesarios.

Puede encontrar información y recursos de COVID-19 del condado de DuPage en el siguiente enlace: www.dupagehealth.org/covid19.

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