​​Vaccines prevent disease in people who receive them and protect those who come into contact with unvaccinated individuals. Vaccines are provided through injection with a needle, orally or by nasal spray. 
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Vaccines help prevent infectious disea​ses and save lives. Vaccines are responsible for the control of many infectious diseases that were once common in this country, including polio, measles, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough, rubella (German measles), mumps, tetanus, and the flu.

Vaccine-preventable diseases have a costly impact, resulting in doctor's visits, hospitalizations, and premature deaths. Sick children can also cause parents to lose time from work.​

The KCHD Bee Wize Immunization Program

For eligibility, appointments, and referrals, please call: 630-264-7665​​​

Federally Qualified Health Centers​​​​ provide immunizations and often accept Medicare and Medicaid or a sliding fee scale for low-income families.​

​How to obtain COVID-19 vaccines, with or without insurance​
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Immunization Schedules

View or print immunization schedules from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC):

• Birth through 18 years
• Catch-up Schedule
  
• Easy-to-Read Schedule for Children, Birth through 6 Years
• Easy-to-Read Schedule for Preteens and Teens, 7-18 Years
  
• Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule by Medical Indication​
  

Minimum Immunization Requirements for those entering a Child Care Facility or School in Illinois
Immunization Requirements for College/University Entrance
Flu Vaccination Info
State of IL Certificate of Child Health Exam Form
Whooping Cough/Tdap Immunization Requirements

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Travel Immunizations

​Travel immunizations are not provided by Kane County Health Department.
Other sources:

• Your own physician
  
• DeKalb County Health Department, International Travel Clinic​ at 815-748-2467
  
• DuPage County Health Department
  
• Travel Health Services​ at 630-682-7979 x7590
  
• Kendall County Health Department at 630-553-9100
  
• CDC website travel page 

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Resources

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