In this episode of This is Public Health, brought to you by the Illinois Department of Public Health, we're discussing the importance of immunizations as children head back to school this fall.
We're joined by Dr. Hillary Spencer, IDPH Infection Prevention Medical Advisor, and Dr. Michelle Barnes, President of the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
They explain Illinois school immunizations requirements, address vaccine hesitancy and safety concerns, discuss the risks associated with not vaccinating using measles outbreaks as a case study, and finally provide resources for families.
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