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    • Mumps
    • Pertussis
    • Pneumococcal
    • Polio
    • Rabies
    • RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
    • Rotavirus
    • Rubella
    • Smallpox
    • Tetanus
    • TBE (Tick-borne Encephalitis)
    • Typhoid
    • Varicella (Chickenpox)
    • Yellow Fever
    • Zoster (Shingles)
  • VISs
    Access current Vaccine Information Statements from CDC
    • VISs Overview
    • VIS-Related Resources
    • Translations
    • Adenovirus
    • Anthrax
    • Cholera
    • COVID-19
    • Dengue
    • DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)
    • Ebola
    • Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae type b)
    • Hepatitis A
    • Hepatitis B
    • HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
    • Influenza (Inactivated or Recombinant)
    • Influenza (Live Intranasal)
    • Japanese Encephalitis
    • Meningococcal ACWY
    • Meningococcal B
    • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
    • MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella)
    • Multi-Vaccine
    • PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate)
    • PPSV (Pneumococcal Polysaccharide)
    • Polio
    • Rabies
    • Rotavirus
    • RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
    • RSV Preventive Antibody – IIS
    • Smallpox/Monkeypox
    • TBE (Tick-borne Encephalitis)
    • Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria)
    • Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
    • Typhoid
    • Varicella (Chickenpox)
    • Yellow Fever
    • Zoster (Shingles)
  • VIS Translations
    Vaccine-specific VISs translated into dozens of languages
  • Travel Vaccines
    Information about travelers’ health and vaccination
  • Vaccine History Timeline
    Notable milestones in immunization going back to 400 BC
  • CDC Recommended Schedules
    Current immunization schedules from CDC
  • ACIP Vaccine Recommendations
    As endorsed and published by CDC
Clinical Resources
  • Clinical Resources A-Z
    Our printable resources designed to help healthcare professionals in all aspects of immunization practice
    • Search All Clinical Resources
    • All Patient Handouts
    • All Resources for Staff & Providers
    • Translations
    • By Topic
      • Addressing Vaccination Anxiety
      • Administering Vaccines
      • Adolescent Vaccination
      • Adult Vaccination
      • Contraindications & Precautions
      • Documenting Vaccination
      • Healthcare Personnel
      • Managing Vaccine Reactions
      • Parent Handouts
      • Pregnancy and Vaccines
      • Q&As by Diseases and Vaccines
      • Schedules for Patients
      • Screening Checklists
      • Standing Orders Templates
      • Storage & Handling
      • Strategies & Policies
      • Vaccine Confidence
      • VIS-Related Resources
      • Vaccine Recommendations
  • Vaccine Confidence & Addressing Concerns
    Practical resources to help providers respond to patient concerns
    • Vaccine Confidence Overview
    • Adjuvants
    • Alternative Medicine
    • Alternative Schedules
    • Autism
    • Importance of Vaccines
    • Improving the Vaccination Experience
    • MMR Vaccine
    • Religious Concerns
    • Responding to Parents
    • Thimerosal
    • Unprotected People Stories
    • Vaccine Hesitancy
    • Vaccine Safety
  • Image Library
    Photos related to vaccine-preventable diseases
    • Image Library Overview
    • Anthrax
    • Diphtheria
    • Hepatitis A
    • Hepatitis B
    • Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae type b)
    • HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
    • Influenza
    • Measles
    • Meningococcal
    • Mumps
    • Pertussis
    • Pneumococcal
    • Polio
    • Rabies
    • Rotavirus
    • Rubella
    • Smallpox
    • Tetanus
    • Vaccination
    • Varicella (Chickenpox)
    • Zoster (Shingles)
  • External Resources
    Contact information and resources for immunization providers
    • Vaccine Manufacturers
    • Vaccine Apps
    • Email News Services
    • Immunize.org Partners
  • Webinars & Videos
    Our library of educational videos and webinar recordings
Ask the Experts
  • Ask the Experts
    Practical answers to more than a thousand clinical questions about vaccines from our experts
    • Ask the Experts Overview
    • View All Questions
    • View All Video Questions
    • By Vaccine
      • COVID-19
      • Dengue
      • Diphtheria
      • Hepatitis A
      • Hepatitis B
      • Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae type b)
      • HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
      • Influenza
      • MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
      • Meningococcal ACWY
      • Meningococcal B
      • Pertussis
      • Pneumococcal
      • Polio
      • Rabies
      • Rotavirus
      • RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
      • Tetanus
      • Typhoid
      • Varicella (Chickenpox)
      • Yellow Fever
      • Zoster (Shingles)
    • By Topic
      • Administering Vaccines
      • Billing & Reimbursement
      • Combination Vaccines
      • Contraindications & Precautions
      • Documenting Vaccination
      • Scheduling Vaccines
      • Storage & Handling
      • Travel Vaccines
      • Vaccine Recommendations
      • Vaccine Safety
Official Guidance
  • CDC
    Key CDC resources for immunization providers
    • CDC Recommended Schedules
    • ACIP Vaccine Recommendations
    • Additional CDC Resources
  • FDA
    FDA vaccine package inserts and related content
    • Package Inserts & EUAs
    • Additional FDA Resources
  • States
    State school immunization requirements, related websites, and key state public health contact information
    • Vaccine-Specific Requirements
    • State Exemptions
    • State Immunization Websites
    • Additional State Resources
  • WHO
    Position papers on vaccines and other vaccine-related resources from the World Health Organization
News & Updates
  • IZ Express Newsletter
    Weekly digest of important immunization news and updates
    • About IZ Express
    • Current Issue
    • Browse All Issues
  • Immunize.org Updates
    Chronological listing of our website content updates and our press releases
    • Website Updates
    • Press Releases
  • Official Release Repository
    Chronological listing of vaccine-related announcements from FDA, CDC, and ACIP
  • Calendar of Events
    Immunization-related events, including national conferences and training programs, plus Immunize.org webinars
  • Publication Archives
    Repository of our publications since 1994, including IAC Express (now IZ Express), Needle Tips, and more
About
  • Our Organization
    Learn about our mission, our people, and our recognition and honors
    • Overview
    • Our People
    • Board of Directors
    • Recognition
    • Contact Us
  • Our History
    Learn about our history and our founder, Deborah L. Wexler, MD. Browse past publications in our archives
    • Our Founder
    • All Publication Archives
    • Our History Through Film
  • Partnerships
    View our supporters and learn how to join our corporate membership program
    • Funding
    • Corporate Membership Program
  • Recognizing Excellence
    Our honor rolls for institutions with vaccination policies that protect lives, plus our Becky Payne Award recipients
    • Patient Safety Honor Rolls
      • Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll
      • Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll
      • MenB Vaccination Honor Roll
      • Honor Rolls Honorees
    • The Immunize.org Becky Payne Award
  • Media
    Information for the media, including how to request an interview, past press mentions, and our press releases
    • Press Room
    • Immunize.org In the News

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