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This resolution declares April 10, 2025, as Vaccine Awareness Day in Illinois, aimed at educating the public about the critical importance of vaccinations. Drawing from extensive whereas clauses that highlight the substantial public health benefits of vaccines, the resolution urges the Illinois Department of Health to promote vaccinations as a safe and highly effective public health measure. The resolution emphasizes that vaccines have historically prevented millions of deaths globally, reduced the incidence of serious diseases like measles and polio, and provided significant economic savings by averting hospitalizations and medical treatments. Additionally, the resolution calls on the state health department to prioritize immunization initiatives, develop supportive policies, and invest in infrastructure that ensures broad access to vaccines, with the ultimate goal of safeguarding public health and protecting the well-being of Illinois residents. The resolution underscores the importance of maintaining high vaccination rates across all age groups to achieve herd immunity and prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases.

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https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=129&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104