To make it easier for families to get their children vaccinated, CCDPH is hosting free community back-to-school vaccination clinics throughout suburban Cook County through October. Families are encouraged to first contact their child’s healthcare provider to check vaccination records and schedule any needed vaccines. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to check their child’s vaccination record now rather than waiting until a vaccine is required for school. Staying on schedule protects children during the ages when they may be most vulnerable to serious illness and helps prevent outbreaks in schools, childcare settings and communities. To find a free CCDPH vaccination clinic, learn more about childhood vaccines and find information about staying up to date, visit everyvacinecounts.com.