Immunizations: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know
This list contains a variety of resources associated with immunizations and what parents and caregivers should know.
IEL Resources
Web Resources
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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.
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Childhood 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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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.
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Safety and Prevention: Immunizations
also in SpanishSource: Healthy Children.org (from the American Academy of Pediatrics)
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 SpanishSource: 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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Your Child’s Vaccine Visit
also in SpanishSource: 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.
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Intended audience(s):
- Parents / Family
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Age Levels (the age of the children to whom the article applies):
- Infants and Toddlers (Birth To Age 3)
- Preschoolers (Age 3 Through Age 5)
