With the school year resuming this month for most Illinois students, the state’s Department of Public Health is reminding families what immunizations are recommended and required for school-aged children.

There may be some uncertainty about these requirements as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services revised federal guidelines earlier this summer.

In response, Illinois ’ director of public health Dr. Sameer Vohra said, “IDPH will work with providers and partners around the state and country to provide the most accurate and timely information to you – the people we serve. IDPH will ensure that Illinois providers and residents have the credible information they need to make informed health care decisions."

Illinois requirements apply to all public and private school students

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