CHICAGO, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Public Health is launching a new childhood vaccination campaign.
State Public Health Director Dr. Sameer Vohra says “Don’t Wait, Get Your Kids Up To Date” is the theme, and the goal is to make sure children get all the life-saving shots they need.
“We’re seeing that many kids, because of the pandemic and because of the public health emergency, have fallen behind on common immunizations for school,” Vohra says.
Vohra says recent outbreaks of chickenpox and the measles underscore the importance of receiving timely vaccinations.
He recommends speaking with your child’s doctor about which shots are recommended and notes the C-D-C has not yet issued guidance for getting a COVID-19 booster this fall.
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