The Brief Illinois health officials widely recommended flu and COVID vaccines ahead of the fall season. The Illinois Department of Public Health also issued a standing order to allow health care providers to administer COVID vaccines. The Illinois Department of Public Health also issued a statewide standing order, allowing healthcare professionals to administer COVID-19 vaccines to those who meet the requirements. The IDPH gave recommendations for flu, RSV and COVID-19 vaccines. RSV vaccines are recommended for:All infants under the age of 8 months whose mothers did not receive RSV vaccine during pregnancy.