Illinois Department of Public Health Reminds Parents of Child Immunization
By: Vi Nguyen
Updated: July 25, 2012
July 12, 2012 (ILLINOIS) New rules require students entering sixth and ninth grades to show proof of receiving the T-Dap vaccine-- a booster shot for continued protection against Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis, commonly referred to as whooping cough.
Officials cite recent outbreaks of whooping cough in Illinois as it stresses the need to follow the new rules.
Officials cite recent outbreaks of whooping cough in Illinois as it stresses the need to follow the new rules.
