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Vaccinations For Children

Vaccination is one of the safest and most effective ways to protect yourself, your children, and your community from certain viruses. Childhood vaccinations help support long-term health and prevent up to 3 million fatalities worldwide each year from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Vaccines help strengthen your child’s immune system against harmful diseases while also reducing the spread of illness to others. They work by training the immune system to produce antibodies that fight infection, which is much safer than developing the disease itself. Once the immune system learns how to respond, it can provide long-term protection. Immunizations remain a proven and effective way to prevent and control many serious illnesses.

Most schools and daycares require children to be vaccinated. We provide required immunizations and help track your child’s schedule to keep vaccinations up to date.

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Immunization and Vaccination Schedule for Children

A vaccination schedule outlines when babies and children should receive recommended vaccines to help protect against serious illnesses and build immunity.

Vaccinations begin shortly after birth and continue throughout childhood to protect against diseases such as Hepatitis B, whooping cough, measles, mumps, and rubella. Children should also receive an annual flu vaccine starting at six months old. We recommend following the vaccine schedule provided by the CDC and your child’s healthcare provider.

You can access a full record of the vaccinations that your child has received in Illinois by registering and logging in through the IDPH Vax Verify portal.

Toddler receiving a vaccine from a healthcare professional during a pediatric immunization appointment.

What Should I Do If My Child Is Behind on Their Vaccination Schedule?

If your child is missing vaccinations, scheduling an appointment with their pediatrician is an important first step. During the visit, the doctor can review your child’s immunization record, identify any overdue vaccines, and recommend a catch-up schedule.

In many cases, children can receive multiple vaccines during the same appointment. Because some vaccines must be given at specific intervals over time, additional visits may be needed to fully catch up on the recommended vaccine schedule.

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Vaccines for Adults

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, immunizations are not just for children. Protection from some childhood vaccines can wear off over time. You may also be at risk for vaccine-preventable disease due to your age, job, lifestyle, travel, or health conditions.

All adults need immunizations to help prevent them from contracting and spreading serious diseases that could result in poor health, missed work, medical bills, and not being able to care for family.

Man receiving a vaccine injection from a healthcare professional during a routine immunization appointment.

CDC Recommended Vaccinations For All Adults

Adults should receive a flu vaccine every year, especially older adults, pregnant women, and those with chronic health conditions.
Adults should get one Tdap vaccine if they did not receive it as adolescents, followed by a Td or Tdap booster every 10 years. Pregnant women should receive a Tdap vaccine during each pregnancy, preferably between 27 and 36 weeks.
Adults age 50 and older should receive two doses of the Shingrix vaccine to help prevent shingles. Adults 19 and older with weakened immune systems are also recommended to receive the vaccine.
Visit the CDC website to learn what other vaccines you may need as an adult dependent on your circumstances.

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