IEL Resources
Tip Sheet
Q&A
This list contains a variety of resources associated with immunizations and what parents and caregivers should know.
Tip Sheet
Q&A
This visual document provides information on the 2021 recommended immunizations for children from birth through 6 years old and vaccine-preventable diseases and the vaccines that prevent them.
This webpage, in English and Spanish, advises parents on ways to support their children when they are vaccinated.
This page includes links to extensive information related to vaccines and immunizing children. Some information for parents is available in over 30 languages.
This document serves as a guide for parents to understand, care for and protect their child from the flu.
This page provides information regarding vaccinations for young children and includes an age schedule for recommended vaccinations.
This page provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding vaccines, such as how they work and possible reactions. Also included is a 3-minute video on how vaccines help children stay healthy.
This organization is dedicated to improving the health and safety of people in Illinois.
This resource includes recommendations for immunizing children against the 10 vaccine-preventable childhood diseases. Illinois has laws requiring vaccination against some of these diseases before children can enter school.
This page provides links to several articles regarding immunizations and vaccines.
This page provides places to find trustworthy, science-based information about the safety of vaccines.
This family-friendly resource lists the Immunization Schedule and many articles about specific vaccines for children.
This CDC page for parents outlines why to vaccinate, explains the vaccine schedule by age, lists preventable diseases, and gives useful tips about vaccine visits with your child.
This article provides answers to some common questions parents have about vaccines.
When the time comes for your child to get his or her vaccines, here are some useful tips about what to expect and how you can prepare.