From Cook County Health: Parents can get their children vaccinated for the upcoming school year, right on time for National Immunization Awareness Month in August.  

Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is providing back-to-school immunizations at no cost for the 2026-27 school year to children ages 6 months to 18 years old, regardless of immigration or insurance status, now through mid-October.  

The mobile vaccination clinics began at community events and back-to-school fairs held throughout suburban Cook County, starting July 18 and running through August 13. Organizations in suburban Cook County can also request a mobile vaccination clinic for their upcoming event by filling out this form. 

Students in Illinois are required to have proof of immunization, or have a valid medical or religious exemption, by Oct. 15 each year. 

For more information visit https://cookcountypublichealth.org/2026/07/15/cook-county-public-health-offers-back-to-school-vaccinations-at-suburban-cook-county-community-events/.

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