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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!
Who should be immunized? Everyone!
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).
What diseases do vaccines prevent?
Immunizations protect children against the following:
Back-to-School Immunization Requirements
Beginning in the fall of 2014, all students entering, transferring, or advancing into kindergarten through 12th grades will be required to show proof of receipt of two doses of mumps and two doses of rubella vaccine. In addition, students entering, transferring, or advancing into kindergarten, 6th, or 9th grades must show proof of receipt of two doses of the varicella vaccine. Most students likely have already received the vaccine and need to provide the school with verifying documentation from their health care provider.
Information for Health Care Providers
Please refer to the Resources, Forms, and Publications sections for important information that ensures that the immunization needs of patients throughout the State of Illinois are met. Such information includes immunization schedules and immunization health education material request forms.
For recommendations for handling and storage of selected biologicals, see Vaccine Management.
For child entry to licensed daycare facility or school, see Child Health Examination Form.
For more information or a list of printed promotional material from the state, please contact the Immunization Section.
