Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) are information sheets produced by CDC that explain both the benefits and risks of a vaccine to vaccine recipients. In the case of recipients under 18, they are provided to a parent or legal guardian.
Federal law requires that VISs be handed out before each dose of certain vaccinations. The VISs available here are the same versions you would receive if you downloaded them directly from CDC.
You are invited (and encouraged) to print and use these as handouts for your patients. All VISs on this site are in PDF format. You will need Adobe Reader to view them.
VIS Translations
VIS Translations are available in many languages. Choose the language from the dropdown to view options.
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Click on the Translated VIS link (on mobile devices) or PDF View & Print icon for a specific vaccine to open the translated VIS PDF.
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How to Use VISs
Dates of Current VISs
List of most current dates for each VIS. Four per page are ready to print, cut, and post in multiple locations.
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VIS Resources from CDC
- About VISs
- Current VISs
- Instructions for Using VISs: HTML | PDF
- VIS Frequently Asked Questions
- What’s New with VISs