This list contains a variety of resources associated with immunizations and what parents and caregivers should know about them.
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Immunizations: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know
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Before, During, and After Shots
(also in Spanish)Source: Centers on Disease Control (CDC)
Parents can prepare for a child’s doctor vaccine visit and know what to do to support their child during and after their child’s vaccination.
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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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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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Immunization
Source: Illinois Department of Public Health
This resource includes recommendations for immunizing children against vaccine-preventable childhood diseases. Illinois has laws requiring vaccination against some of these diseases before children can enter school.
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Immunizations
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
This family-friendly resource lists the Immunization Schedule and many articles about specific vaccines for children.
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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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Parents: Help Children Fight Flu
Source: Centers on Disease Control (CDC)
This article gives important advice for caregivers and parents of children under age 5. This younger age group is at higher risk for developing serious flu-related complications.
About this resource
Setting(s) for which the article is intended:- Home
- Family Child Care
- Child Care Center
- Preschool Program
Intended audience(s):
- Parents / Family
- Teachers / Service providers
Age Levels (the age of the children to whom the article applies):
Reviewed: 2025
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