Recommended Vaccinations
Cook County Department of Public follows the scienced-based vaccination recommendations of the Illinois Department of Public Health for flu, COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccinations. Access more details about our vaccination guidance to prevent respiratory illnesses here .
For other routine, non-seasonal, vaccinations, we follow the recommended vaccination schedule of the American Academy of Pediatrics as well as the CDC adult immunization schedule and the CDC youth immunization schedule from Aug. 7, 2025.
Get free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations at our Saturday vaccination clinics.
Protect yourself against illness and disease.
Get up to date on your vaccinations. Routine vaccinations help prevent:
- Severe illness, hospitalization, and death
- Spreading diseases to children and others who aren’t vaccinated
- Missing school and extracurricular activities
- Missing social gatherings with friends and family
2025-2026 Vaccination Recommendations
Recommended COVID-19, Flu and RSV vaccinations for all ages:
Other recommended immunizations for children and adolescents 18 years old and younger:
Other recommended immunizations for adults 19 years and older:
Find vaccines
- Free flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics in suburban Cook County
- Vaccines.gov
- Cook County Health
- Vaccines for Children (VFC) program (free for eligible children). Find out if your child qualifies.
- Health care providers
- Pharmacies (for children 3 years and older)
Immunization resources for health care providers
Updated October 14, 2025, 11:28 AM