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 a nasal spray.
Vaccines help prevent infectious diseases 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 Immunization Program
For eligibility, appointments and referrals, please call 630-208-3801.
Immunization Schedules
Minimum Immunization Requirements for those entering a Child Care Facility or School in Illinois
Respiratory Illness Prevention and Data
State of IL Certificate of Child Health Exam Form
Whooping Cough/Tdap Immunization Requirements
Get Routine Vaccinations Back On-Schedule
During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a concerning drop in routine immunizations for children and adults. Routine vaccination is rebounding but unevenly and has not yet recovered among all groups. Many children and adults that delayed vaccination during the pandemic are still behind schedule. While the CDC continues to investigate the impact of the pandemic on routine immunizations, it is crucial that we take steps to help get everyone back on schedule with their routine immunizations. Children and teens can still catch up on vaccinations even if they start late. Learn more: Routine Immunizations on Schedule for Everyone (RISE)
Travel Immunizations
Travel immunizations are not provided by Kane County Health Department. Other sources:
Resources
CDC: Vaccines and ImmunizationsIDPH: Immunization
immunize.org: Webinars and Videos
Partnership for Public Health: How Vaccines Work
