The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released its updated Illinois School Vaccination Coverage Dashboard. The updated dashboard includes data from the current 2024-25 school year. The interactive platform provides valuable insight into statewide, county, and school district vaccination trends, using publicly available data collected by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). The dashboard, which includes data as of October 2024, serves as a critical resource for public health officials, educators, policymakers, and Illinois residents helping them make informed decisions about school immunization policies and public health initiatives. Among key takeaways from the current data:

• Even with a recent nationwide surge in measles cases, the overall measles vaccination rate for school children remains above 95% in Illinois in the 2024-2025 school year. 

• Additionally, over 70% of schools in the state have more than 95% of their students vaccinated for measles, forming a protective threshold for immunity and minimizing the risk of large outbreaks in those schools. 

The Illinois School Vaccination Coverage Dashboard includes data from ISBE’s Immunization School Survey Results and Directory of Education Entities, ensuring transparency and accessibility. For more information on how to use and understand the dashboard, you can refer to the “Data Overview” section within the dashboard for additional information on data fields and methodology.