Illinois House Resolution 291 urges support for child vaccinations to reduce disparities and prevent disease resurgence.
Illinois House Resolution 291 urges the Illinois Department of Health, the Illinois State Board of Education, and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to implement interventions to support vaccine uptake and reduce disparities in vaccine coverage. The resolution highlights the decline in vaccine coverage among children, particularly in public and private schools, child care facilities, and pre-kindergarten programs. It emphasizes the need for timely reporting of vaccine coverage to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases.
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