As childhood vaccinations plummet across the US during pandemic, Illinois public health officials warn of possible outbreaks in the coming school year

Still, Arcia-Diaz said families who have gotten behind on their children’s routine vaccinations can get caught up on required shots like the DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis), the MMR, a vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella, and other required immunizations by scheduling a visit to their local pediatrician.