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Hepatitis A
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Pertussis
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Typhoid
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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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