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The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued vaccination guidance for the fall respiratory virus season and a standing order for COVID-19 vaccination after receiving recommendations from the Illinois Immunization Advisory Committee, examining guidance from medical specialty societies, and reviewing Illinois and national respiratory illness data. The following links provide more information about these actions:
- Immunization Recommendations for 2025-2026 Respiratory Virus Season
Immunization Recommendations for 2025-2026 Respiratory Virus Season (En Español) - Fall Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
- IDPH Issues Fall Vaccine Guidance and COVID-19 Standing Order to Ensure Access for Illinoisans
- Director Vohra on IDPH Fall Vaccine Guidance
- Fall Respiratory Virus Season Guidance for Clinicians
- 2025-2026 COVID-19 Vaccine Standing Order for Administering Vaccine
- Schedules for other routine child/adult immunizations
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)
In certain circumstances, some people may benefit from the following vaccines:
Resources
- Vax Verify
- Measles
- Illinois Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP)
- Immunization Schedule for Children 0-6 Years
- Immunization Schedule for Children 7-18 Years
- Immunization Schedule for Adults
- Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for Health Care Providers
- Adult Immunization Schedule for Health Care Providers
- Vaccine Information Statements
