DuPage County Health Department Encourages Parents to Schedule Back to School Vaccinations

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to ensure your child is up to date with their routine vaccinations. The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) urges parents to prioritize vaccinations on their back-to-school checklist.

Illinois immunization requirements for children and adolescents enrolling in childcare or school align with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations. For more information, see the IDPH 2024-2025 School Immunization Requirements.

DCHD also reminds parents to schedule and discuss routine vaccinations with their children's primary care provider. Additionally, childhood immunizations are available at DCHD through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program for all children who are uninsured, have insurance that does not cover immunizations, or are Medicaid-eligible.

This is a summary of a DCHD New Release, see the full release here.