Agencies
Services
Immunization
Immunizations, also known as vaccines, are one of our greatest defenses against many serious illnesses. The Illinois Department of Public Health’s (IDPH) Immunization Section conducts programs and initiatives to ensure each child in your family has up-to-date immunizations.
Keep yourself and your family protected - get immunized!
Review the CDC vaccination schedules for infants, children, preteens, teens, and adults found under Resources.
Illinois state law requires certain immunizations for children and adults enrolled in child care, school, or college. State law also mandates immunizations for adults in specific fields of work ( e.g., health care). Review these requirements under Laws and Rules.
What diseases do vaccines prevent?
Immunizations protect people against the following:
- Chickenpox
- COVID-19
- Diphtheria
- H. influenza type b disease
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Influenza
- Measles
- Meningococcal Disease
- Mumps
- Pertussis (whooping cough)
- Polio
- Pneumococcal Disease
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
- Rotavirus
- Rubella (German measles)
- Shingles
- Tetanus (lockjaw)
