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Let's Immunize Our Children!

One of the best gifts we can give our children is the gift of a healthy spirit, mind, and body! School begins soon and it is time to make sure that your child's immunizations are up to date. Check out the following links to learn more about the immunizations that you need to protect your children. Did you know that there are 20 vaccines that your child needs by 2 years of age?

• Local Immunization Information: Chicago Care Van: 312-746-6122

• Immunization Schedule for Children from the Center for Disease Control (U. S. Government)

• Illinois Health Code Language regarding Physical Exams and Immunizations

• Chicago Public Schools Immunization Requirements & Clinics: $10.00 for a physical and Immunizations are Free!

• Frequently Asked Questions about Immunizations (This site even has a video to watch)

• Back to School Health Fair University of Illinois Program for physicals and immunizations. Contact pdechris@uic.edu for details.

• Local Clinics: Low cost or Free Immunizations:

• Fast Track Clinics offer free immunizations with proof of address (and guardianship if you are not the parent of the child) Monday through Friday at 8:00 a.m.

• PCC Wellness Center

• Austin Family Health Care

• Gunnar Clinic

• Circle Family Care

Last Update: Monday, March 05, 2007

Please report any outdated information or give us your suggestions! 

This page was created through a 1998 U. S. Department of Commerce Technology Opportunity Program Grant. 
Partners included West Suburban Hospital Medical Center,  Westside Health Authority,
 Loyola University Chicago & West Suburban College of Nursing (of Oak Park & Chicago, IL). 

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Address all inquiries to Christopher Masi, MD, Project Director (netmasi@aol.com).