Immunizations: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know

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.

Most parents choose to vaccinate their children according to the recommended schedule, but many parents may still have questions about the vaccines recommended for their child.

This webpage, in English and Spanish, advises parents on ways to support their children when they are vaccinated.

Prepare for your child’s doctor vaccine visit and know what to do to support your child during and after your child is 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 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.

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 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. 

This family-friendly resource lists the Immunization Schedule and many articles about specific vaccines for children.

This page provides information regarding vaccinations for young children and includes an age schedule for recommended vaccinations.

This article provides answers to some common questions parents have about vaccines.