Immunizations, also
known as vaccines are one of our greatest defenses against many serious
illnesses. The Illinois Department of Public Health’s Immunization Section
conducts programs and initiatives designed to make sure each child in your
family has up-to-date immunizations.
- Immunization Basics
Who, what, when, and why your family needs to get their
immunizations (immunizations) and how you can get them.
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I-CARE(Registry)
Illinois Comprehensive Automated Immunization Registry Exchange
(I-CARE) is the statewide immunization registry.
- For Health Care Providers
Resources to ensure that the immunization needs of patients
throughout the State of Illinois are met. Resources include
immunization schedules, immunization health education material
request forms, and information on the VFC Program.
Back to School Immunization Requirements
Beginning fall of 2014, all students entering, transferring
or advancing into kindergarten through 12th grades will be required to
show proof of receipt of two doses of mumps and two doses of rubella
vaccine. In addition, students entering, transferring or advancing into
kindergarten, 6th or 9th grades are required to show proof of receipt of
two doses of varicella vaccine. Most students likely have already
received the vaccine and simply need to provide the school with
verifying documentation from their health care provider. See the
attached letters and posters for more information.
Parent Poster -
En Español - PDF
Provider Poster -
En Español - PDF
Reminder of 2014-15 School Immunization Requirements - PDF
IDPH Immunization Program
525 W. Jefferson St.
Springfield, IL 62761
217-785-1455
800-526-4372 Toll-free
217-524-0967 Fax
CDC Immunizations Hotline: 800-232-4636