IEL Resources
Web Resources
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Be There for Your Child During Shots
(also in Spanish)Source: California Department of Public Health
This webpage, in English and Spanish, advises parents on ways to support their children when they are vaccinated.
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Childhood Vaccines
(also in Spanish)Source: MedLine Plus
This page includes links to extensive information related to vaccines and immunizing children. Some information for parents is available in over 30 languages.
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The Flu: A Guide for Parents
Source: Centers on Disease Control (CDC)
This document serves as a guide for parents to understand, care for and protect their child from the flu.
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For Parents: Vaccines for Your Children
Source: Centers on Disease Control (CDC)
This page provides information regarding vaccinations for young children and includes an age schedule for recommended vaccinations.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Immunizations
Source: KidsHealth
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.
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Illinois Department of Public Health
Source: Illinois Department of Public Health
This organization is dedicated to improving the health and safety of people in Illinois.
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Immunizations
Source: Illinois Department of Public Health
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.
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Immunizations
(also in Spanish)Source: HealthyChildren.org
This page provides links to several articles regarding immunizations and vaccines.
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Making the Vaccine Decision: Facts about Vaccine Safety
Source: Centers on Disease Control (CDC)
This page provides places to find trustworthy, science-based information about the safety of vaccines.
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Recommended Immunizations for Children from Birth Through 6 Years Old
(also in Spanish)Source: Centers on Disease Control (CDC)
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.
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Safety and Prevention: Immunizations
(also in Spanish)Source: HealthyChildren.org
This family-friendly resource lists the Immunization Schedule and many articles about specific vaccines for children.
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Vaccines for Your Children
(also in Spanish)Source: Centers on Disease Control (CDC)
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.
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Why Immunize Your Child
(also in Spanish)Source: HealthyChildren.org
This article provides answers to some common questions parents have about vaccines.
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Your Child’s Vaccine Visit
(also in Spanish)Source: Centers on Disease Control (CDC)
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.