Vaccines
Flu
Flu Activity and Surveillance
Weekly updated influenza reporting and activity from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Influenza Antiviral Medications
Antiviral treatment of influenza recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Toolkit for Health Care Professional Influenza Vaccination
This tool kit contains resources for educating and administering the flu vaccine to healthcare professionals.
Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
2020-2021 Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in the US.
Flu.gov
Comprehensive access of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) flu resources.
Seasonal Influenza Information for Patients
Information on preventing, detecting signs of, and knowing when to seek medical care for the flu.
Information on Seasonal Influenza from the Illinois Department of Public Health
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)’s patient overview of Influenza viruses and treatment.
Free Vaccines
Illinois VFC Program
The Vaccines For Children (VFC) program provides free vaccines to eligible children ages 18 and younger.
General Information
AMA Calls on Major Technology Companies to Take Stand Against Anti-Vaccination Messages
Letter from the AMA to social media platforms discouraging anti-vaccination messaging.
American Academy of Pediatrics Illinois Chapter (ICAAP) Immunization Initiatives
Illinois Chapter of the AAP offers immunization education to help implement national best practices in IL.
Illinois Immunization Program
Vaccination program information from the Illinois Department of Public Health’s (IDPH) Immunization Section.
Adult Vaccine Contraindications
Best Practices Guidance of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
HPV Flyers
Resources for physician practices to help answer common questions parents have about HPV and the vaccine.
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination 2020 Guideline Update: American Cancer Society Guideline Adaptation
American Cancer Society’s 2020 Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination guideline.
ACS Updates HPV Vaccination Recommendations to Start at Age 9
American Cancer Society’s updated Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination recommendation.
Talking to Parents about HPV Vaccine
Tips for talking with parents about infant vaccines and the HPV vaccine.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Joint HPV Statement from NCI-Designated Cancer Centers
NCI-Designated Cancer Centers Endorse Goal of Eliminating HPV-Related Cancers.
Immunization Exemptions
Childhood Immunization Exemptions
Medical Legal Guideline
What healthcare providers need to know about childhood immunization exemption requirements.
Physician Education
CDC Education and Training
Full list of education and training programs for healthcare personnel provided by the CDC.
WHO Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network
GOARN is a WHO network of over 250 technical institutions and networks globally that respond to acute public health events.
Vaccine Handling Tips
MMR Vaccine handling tips reference sheet for physicians and other vaccination administrators.
CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
Comprehensive access of Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations and resources.
Pneumonia
Recommendations for Adults and Pneumonia
Based on a review of accrued evidence ACIP changed the recommendation for PCV13 use in adults.
Traveling
Travelers Immunizations
CDC-developed interactive resource to look up required and recommended vaccinations before traveling.
Clinical Updates
CDC-developed reference list for clinicians to share with US residents prior to traveling internationally or living abroad.
Vaccination Administration
Administration of Injections Vaccinations by Non-Physician Licensed Health Care Professionals
Medical Legal Guideline
Resource outlining limits of injection/vaccination administration by non-physician licensed health care professionals.
Injections and Vaccinations
Medical Legal Guideline
Physician responsibilities for the administration of injections/vaccinations by unlicensed persons.
Vaccination Records
I-CARE Registry
The application allows healthcare providers to share immunization records of Illinoisans with other physicians statewide.
Vaccination Schedule
CDC recommendations related to pediatric vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic
This guidance is intended to provide up-to-date information about caring for children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDC Vaccine Schedules App for Clinicians
The CDC Vaccine Schedules app gives healthcare providers access CDC recommended immunization schedules and notes.
ACIP Recommendations
Full list of all ACIP vaccine recommendations and guidelines.