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Vaccine materials and information that can be found on and off this site...
 
Specific groups:
Adults 
Children, Adolescents, and Infants
College Students & Teens
Healthcare Workers
International Adoptions (families adopting from abroad)
Pregnant Women
Racial & Ethnic populations

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Adults of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals of interest to media of interest to immunization partners SP
Administering IM and SC Injections to Adults (exit site) (.pdf*)
  of interest to health care professionals         
Administering Vaccines to Adults: Dose, Route, Site,
Needle Size, and Preparation
(exit site) (.pdf*)
  of interest to health care professionals         

Adult checklist (Do I need any vaccinations today?) (.pdf*) of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals      
Adult quiz: Helps adults decide if they need vaccines of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals of interest to media of interest to immunization partners  
Adults Only Vaccination: A Step-by-Step Guide and Kit (exit site)   of interest to health care professionals      

Contact information (who can answer my questions?)
(National Immunization Hotline)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners  
"Do You Vaccinate Adults? Think 'H-A-L-O!'"  (exit site) (.pdf*)   of interest to health care professionals         
"Guide to Contraindications and Precautions to Commonly Used Vaccines in Adults"  (exit site) (.pdf*)   of interest to health care professionals         
"Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions in Adult Patients"  (exit site) (.pdf*)   of interest to health care professionals         
Newsletter from IAC "Vaccine Adults!"  (exit site)   of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners     

Questions and answers on Adult Immunization (exit site) of interest to public and parents           

Record (vaccine administration--adult, blank)  (.pdf*)
Record (chart reminder--adult, blank)  (.pdf*)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals      

Records (where can I get my immunization records?)

of interest to public and parents           

Reminder to get flu shot from AMA  (.pdf*) of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals         

Report a suspected side effect (VAERS) (exit site)  of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners  

Schedule: 2003-2004 Adult Immunization
Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunizations (exit site) 
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals         

Screening questionnaire for adult immunizations (.pdf*)   of interest to health care professionals      

Seniors--Ten important facts  (.pdf*) of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners  
Standing Orders for Administering Influenza Vaccine to Adults (.pdf*)   of interest to health care professionals      
 Strategies that Work for Adult Immunization   of interest to health care professionals         
 "Suggested Supplies Checklist for Adult Clinics" (exit site) (.pdf*)
  of interest to health care professionals         

Vaccinations for adults (You're Never Too Old for Shots)
(patient information sheet)  (.pdf*)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners  

What vaccines do adults need? of interest to public and parents           

See also these adult vaccine-preventable DISEASES:
 
Anthrax | Diphtheria |  Hepatitis AHepatitis B | Hib
  Influenza (Flu) | Measles | Meningococcal | Mumps
  Pneumococcal | Rubella (German Measles)Tetanus
  Varicella (Chickenpox)

of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners  

See also these VACCINES given to adults:
  Anthrax | Hepatitis A  |  Hepatitis B |  Hib  |  Influenza (Flu)
  MMR (Measles, Mumps, & Rubella)IPV (Polio)
  Meningococcal |
  PPV (Pneumococcal)
  Td (Tetanus & Diphtheria) |  Varicella (Chickenpox) 
 
Yellow Fever

of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals    of interest to immunization partners  

See also
       
Racial & Ethnic Adult Disparities... (READII)
        National Adult Immunization Awareness Week (NAIAW)
      of interest to immunization partners   

 

 
 
            
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    Immunization 
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SP español

Children, Adolescents, & Infants of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals of interest to media of interest to immunization partners SP

The ABCs of childhood vaccines  (slides that explain concepts & major facts in everyday words)  of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals         

After the shots: Parent information sheet (.pdf*) of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals      

Are you 11-19 years old? (.pdf*) of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals      
Back-to-School immunizations (exit site) of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals      
Benefits of fully immunizing children (colorful, evidence-based, 16 pages) (exit site) (available in English and French) of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals      
Childhood Immunization: A Worthwhile Investment (.ppt**) (immunization advocacy tool designed to be adapted for different situations) (exit site) of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals      

Contact information (who can answer my questions?)
(National Immunization Hotline)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners SP
Why Vaccinate for Diseases That Don't Exist? (exit site)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners  
Policy from AAP: "Recommendations for Influenza Immunization of Children" (exit site) (dated 3/10/04) of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners  
Parents Guide to Childhood Immunizations (94-page booklet) of interest to public and parents       of interest to immunization partners SP

Record (vaccine administration--child & teens, blank)  (.pdf*) of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals      

Records (where can I get my immunization records?)

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Report a suspected side effect (VAERS) (exit site)  of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners  
Report: ECBT/TFAH presents recommendations for vaccinating the 20% of U.S. preschoolers who remain undervaccinated (8 page .pdf)   of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners  

Requirements by State and school laws

of interest to public and parents           

Rules: Summary of Rules for Childhood Immunization (.pdf*)
IAC's version (exit site)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals      

Safety: Are vaccines safe? (Not vaccinating your child? Be aware of the risks) of interest to public and parents           

Schedule: 2003 child through 18 years

of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals        
Schedule: Catch-up on immunizations
(children aged 4 months to 6 years)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals        

Schedule: Create an immunization schedule for your child 
(birth to 5 years)

of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals        

Screening questionnaire for childhood immunizations (.pdf*)   of interest to health care professionals      

Vaccines for Children (VFC) program
(Who is eligible for free vaccines?)

   Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and Polio  (.pdf*)
   Vaccines for Children (VFC) program and PPV (.pdf*)

of interest to public and parents

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of interest to health care professionals
  of interest to immunization partners   

When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations? (exit site) of interest to public and parents          

Why is childhood immunization important? of interest to public and parents          

See also these children's vaccine-preventable DISEASES:
 
Diphtheria |  Hepatitis AHepatitis B | Hib | Influenza (Flu)
  Measles | MumpsPertussis | PneumococcalPolio 
  Rubella (German Measles)Tetanus
  Varicella (Chickenpox)

of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals    of interest to immunization partners  

See also these VACCINES given to children:
  DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Pertussis) |  Hepatitis A 
  Hepatitis B |  Hib  |  Influenza (Flu)
  MMR (Measles, Mumps, & Rubella)IPV (Polio)
  
PCV (Pneumococcal) | Varicella (Chickenpox)

of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals    of interest to immunization partners  

See also National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW)
See also Video clips on pertussis, measles, chickenpox, etc.
  of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners   

 

              
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College Students & Teens of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals of interest to media of interest to immunization partners SP

Are you 11-19 years old? (adolescent info. sheet) (.pdf*) of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals      

Are vaccines safe? (Not vaccinating? Be aware of the risks) of interest to public and parents           

Hepatitis A Among Concert-Goers (exit site) of interest to public and parents           

Immunization screening questionnaire for teens (exit site)   of interest to health care professionals      

"Meningitis on Campus: Don't Wait. Vaccinate" brochure
    (.pdf print version)     (.txt screen-reader version)
of interest to public and parents          

Record - Vaccine administration for teens  (.pdf*) of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals      

Reminder to get flu shot from AMA  (.pdf*) of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals         

Report a suspected side effect (VAERS) (exit site)  of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners  
Training for students / fellows within CDC 
   of interest to health care professionals        

Vaccines for teens and college students  (chart)

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When do children and teens need vaccinations? (exit site) of interest to public and parents          

Where can I get immunization records?

of interest to public and parents           

Who can I contact with additional questions?
(National Immunization Hotline)
of interest to public and parents     of interest to immunization partners SP

Who is eligible for free vaccines?
(Vaccines for Children program)

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of interest to immunization partners of interest to
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SP español

Spanish-speaking
See also
CDC en Español – Inmunización
  

of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals of interest to media of interest to immunization partners SP

Anuncio de TV de Servicio al Público Vacuna a tus niños
(Television Public Service Announcement)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals of interest to media of interest to immunization partners SP

Calendario de vacunaciones recomendadas para adultos & niños
(Childhood and Adult Immunization Schedules)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals     SP

¿Cuándo necesitan sus vacunas los niños y adolescentes?
(When do children and teens need shots)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals     SP

Después de las Vacunas... ¿Qué puede hacer si su hijo tiene molestia?
(After the shots...what to do if your child has discomfort)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals     SP

Disease specific information:
   Ántrax (anthrax)
   Viruela (smallpox)
   Hepatitis
   Hepatitis publications
   Rotavirus
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals     SP

Enfermedades Infantiles que Pueden Prevenirse con Vacunas
(Vaccine-Preventable Childhood Diseases)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals     SP

Enfermedades-Prevenibles por Vacunas - Diapositivas Descriptivas de las Enferedades (.pdf*)
Vaccine-preventable diseases slide set script  (exit site)

  of interest to health care professionals     SP

Galería sobre la gripe, materiales educativos para pacientes
(Gallery of Influenza (flu) patient education materials)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners SP

Glossary of medical terms (exit site) of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals     SP

Guía para la vacunación de mujeres embarazadas
(Guidelines for Vaccinating Pregnant Women)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals     SP 

Guía para los padres sobre las vacunas infantiles
(Parents Guide to Childhood Immunizations in Spanish)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners SP

Hojas de Información
(Fact Sheets)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals     SP

Inmunizaciónes para Bebés (exit site)
(Immunizations for Babies)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners SP

Información sobre vacunas
Vaccination Information Sheets in Spanish
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals     SP

Linea Nacional de Información sobre Vacunación del CDC
(National Immunization Hotline in Spanish-language)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals     SP

Other web sites:
    Healthfinder® web site in Spanish (exit site)
    Health news (exit site)
    MEDLINEplus: Inmunización del Niño (exit site)
   
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners SP

Partner web sites:
   National Alliance for Hispanic Health (exit site)
   Rotary International in Spanish  (exit site)
   
Unicef in Spanish  (exit site)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners SP

Poster of infant for NIIW in Spanish language of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners SP

Vacunaciones para Adultos ¡Usted NUNCA estará demasiado viejo para vacunarse!
(Vaccinations for adults! - you're never too old to get shots!)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals     SP 

Vídeos: (exit site)
   Las Vacunas y su Bebé (Vaccine Your Baby) (27 minutes)
   Vídeo: Las Vacunas: Como Separar los Datos de los Temores
   (Vaccines: Separating Fact from Fear) (25 minutes)
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American Indians & Alaska Natives
(AI/AN) communities
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals of interest to media of interest to immunization partners SP

Immunize Our Nations Poster of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners  
Links to government related sites of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals       
Parents Guide to Childhood Immunizations (94-page booklet) of interest to public and parents         SP

Protect the Circle of Life American Indians & Alaska Natives of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals         

Report a suspected side effect (VAERS) (exit site)  of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners  
Vaccination coverage levels of AI/AN communities of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals         
Vaccines for Children Program (VFC) of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals      
             
of interest to public and parents of interest to    General Public
   & Parents
of interest to health care professionalsof interest to
    Health Care
    Professionals
of interest to media of interest
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of interest to immunization partners of interest to
    Immunization 
    Partners
SP español

Racial and Ethnic populations of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals of interest to media of interest to immunization partners SP

National minority-focused immunization initiative (exit site) of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners   

Racial & Ethnic Adult Disparities in Immunization Initiative
(READII)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals of interest to media  of interest to immunization partners   
READII segment of the Adult Immunization training course video   of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners  

 

              
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   & Parents
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    Health Care
    Professionals
of interest to media of interest
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    Immunization 
    Partners
SP español

Pregnant Women of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals of interest to media of interest to immunization partners SP

Hepatitis B and You for women who test positive for the hepatitis B virus (HBV) during pregnancy

of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners    

Guidelines for Vaccinating Pregnant Women (includes routine and travel) of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals         

Pregnancy Immunization Recommendations (exit site) of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals         

Risk of Chronic Arthropathy Among Women after Rubella Vaccination

  of interest to health care professionals         

Vaccinate Women newsletter (by IAC)  (exit site)

  of interest to health care professionals         

Video clip: "Vaccines and Your Baby" (exit site)
See also Video clips on pertussis, measles, chickenpox, etc.

of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals of interest to media  of interest to immunization partners    

 

 
            
of interest to public and parents of interest to    General Public
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    Health Care
    Professionals
of interest to media of interest
     to Media      Personnel
of interest to immunization partners of interest to
    Immunization 
    Partners
SP español

International Adoptions of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals of interest to media of interest to immunization partners SP

Immunization Recommendations for international adoptions
(exit site)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals         

Journal articles on immunizations and international adoptions
(exit site)

of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals         

Other websites on diseases & the adopted child (exit site) of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals         

Resources for parents (exit site) of interest to public and parents           

Resources for healthcare providers (exit site)   of interest to health care professionals         

 

              
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Healthcare Workers of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals of interest to media of interest to immunization partners SP

"Ask the Experts" questions on healthcare workers
(exit site)

of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals         

Hepatitis B and healthcare workers (exit site) of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals         

Immunization Recommendations for Healthcare Workers
(exit site)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals         

Influenza Immunization Among Health Care Workers (.pdf)
(exit site)

of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals   of interest to immunization partners     

Journal articles on healthcare workers and immunizations
(exit site)

of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals         

MMWR article: Immunization of healthcare workers
(exit site)

of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals         

Resources and "Ask the Experts" about healthcare workers
(exit site)
of interest to public and parents of interest to health care professionals         

 

              

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