Immunizations: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know

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This list contains a variety of resources associated with immunizations and what parents and caregivers should know.

IEL Resources

Parents Guide to Childhood Immunizations Source: Illinois Department of 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.
Illinois Immunization Program Source: Illinois Department of Public Health
This website includes recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Be There for Your Child During Shots (PDF) also in SpanishSource: California Department of Public Health
This webpage, in English and Spanish, advises parents on ways to support their children when they are vaccinated.
Childhood Vaccines also in SpanishSource: 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.
Illinois Department of Public Health
This organization is dedicated to improving the health and safety of people in Illinois.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC provides resources and information about preventing diseases.
The American Academy of Pediatrics
This resource is committed to improving healthcare for children.

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Revised: 2017

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