Immunization Requirements for Illinois Students
Illinois requires students to have proof of immunization to enter school. By October 15th each year, students must have an Illinois Child Health Examination form signed by a physician, nurse in physician’s office, school nurse, or local health agency, and the form has to show:
- The type of immunization given
- Number of doses given for immunizations that require multiple doses
- Dates immunizations were given
If the form is not received by October 15th, the child will be excluded from school until they can prove they received the required immunizations unless the child has a valid medical or religious exemption.
Vaccines required for students in Illinois
- Download the Illinois Child Health Examination Form
- 2026-2027 minimum immunization requirements for those entering a childcare facility or school in Illinois
- Instructions to complete Illinois certificate of religious exemption to required immunizations and/or examinations form (8/8/15)
- K-12 School Immunization Requirements
- College Immunization Requirements
Resources
- School Immunization Resources (Illinois Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics)
- Vaccine Myths vs. Facts (CCDPH) – Debunk myths about all sorts of vaccines.
Guidance For Day Cares & Schools
Child Health Examination Form
Download the Child Health Examination Form (PDF).
Download the latest forms from the IDPH School Health Program .
Immunization Toolkit for School Leadership
Created by The American Academy of Pediatrics, this toolkit was created for school leaders. You will find resources for conducting outreach to parents and guardians as well as resources on communicating the requirements around the Certificate of Child Health Examination form , including targeted communication for new families, un- or under-insured families, and students behind on their requirements.
Download the Immunization Toolkit for School Leadership (PDF).
CDC Guidance for K-12 Schools
This guidance is designed to maximize school attendance and its benefits for all students, while also preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
Read more about preventing the spread of infections in K-12 schools (CDC).
IDPH School Nurse Guidance
Communicable Disease School Nurse Guidance (IDPH)
Measles Resources for Schools
- Measles Communications Toolkit (CCDPH)
- Measles General Information (CCDPH)
- Measles Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (CCDPH)
- Measles Myths vs. Facts (CCDPH)
Updated July 14, 2026, 2:20 PM