Immunizations: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know

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 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.