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Ebola
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Influenza
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Measles
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Mumps
Pertussis
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Polio
Rabies
Rotavirus
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Rubella
Smallpox
TBE (Tick-borne Encephalitis)
Tetanus
Typhoid
Varicella (Chickenpox)
Yellow Fever
Zoster (Shingles)
VISs
Quick access to current Vaccine Information Statements from CDC
VISs Overview
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
Vaccine History Timeline
Notable milestones in immunization going back to 400 BC
CDC Recommended Schedules
Current child/adolescent and adult immunization schedules from CDC; updated annually
ACIP Vaccine Recommendations
From the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, as endorsed and published by CDC
Clinical Resources
Clinical Resources A-Z
Our comprehensive set of printable resources is designed to help healthcare professionals in all aspects of immunization practice. Search by topic or filter by audience, vaccine, disease, patient age, health condition, and more.
Search All Clinical Resources
All Patient Handouts
All Resources for Staff & Providers
Translations
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
Vaccine Recommendations
Vaccine Confidence & Addressing Concerns
Practical resources to help providers respond to patient hesitancy and specific concerns
Vaccine Confidence Overview
Addressing Vaccination Anxiety
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 you can use to educate about the importance of vaccination
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
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Vaccine Manufacturers
Vaccine Apps
Email News Services
Immunize.org Partners
Webinars & Videos
Our library of educational videos and webinar recordings for providers
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
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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
Varicella (Chickenpox)
Zoster (Shingles)
General Topics
Administering Vaccines
Billing & Reimbursement
Combination Vaccines
Contraindications & Precautions
Documenting Vaccination
Scheduling Vaccines
Storage & Handling
Travel Vaccines
Vaccine Recommendations
Vaccine Safety
Official Guidance
CDC
Access CDC’s immunization resources and key web pages for healthcare professionals
CDC Recommended Schedules
ACIP Vaccine Recommendations
Additional CDC Resources
FDA
Find all FDA vaccine package inserts, EUA Fact Sheets, product approvals, and related content
Package Inserts & EUAs
Additional FDA Resources
States
Locate state school entry immunization requirements and other state resources
Vaccine-Specific Requirements
State Exemptions
State Immunization Websites
Additional State Resources
WHO
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A repository of our news and educational publications going back to 1994, including IAC Express (now IZ Express), Needle Tips, Vaccinate Adults, and more
About
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Learn about our mission, the people who make it happen, and recognition we have received over our 30+ year history
Overview
Our People
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A listing of our supporters and how to join our corporate membership program
Funding
Corporate Membership Program
Recognizing Excellence
Our programs recognizing institutions with vaccination policies that protect patients, plus our Becky Payne Award and recipients
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Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll
Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll
MenB Vaccination Honor Roll
Honor Rolls Honorees
The Immunize.org Becky Payne Award
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Vaccines A-Z
Our array of immunization resources organized by vaccine for easy access
Adenovirus
Anthrax
BCG
Chikungunya
Cholera
COVID-19
Dengue
Diphtheria
Ebola
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Influenza
Japanese Encephalitis
Measles
Meningococcal ACWY
Meningococcal B
Mpox
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
Quick access to current Vaccine Information Statements from CDC
VISs Overview
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
Vaccine History Timeline
Notable milestones in immunization going back to 400 BC
CDC Recommended Schedules
Current child/adolescent and adult immunization schedules from CDC; updated annually
ACIP Vaccine Recommendations
From the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, as endorsed and published by CDC
Clinical Resources
Clinical Resources A-Z
Our comprehensive set of printable resources is designed to help healthcare professionals in all aspects of immunization practice. Search by topic or filter by audience, vaccine, disease, patient age, health condition, and more.
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
Vaccine Recommendations
Vaccine Confidence & Addressing Concerns
Practical resources to help providers respond to patient hesitancy and specific 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 you can use to educate about the importance of vaccination
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
Valuable contact information and resources curated for immunization providers
Vaccine Manufacturers
Vaccine Apps
Email News Services
Immunize.org Partners
Webinars & Videos
Our library of educational videos and webinar recordings for providers
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
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
Access CDC’s immunization resources and key web pages for healthcare professionals
CDC Recommended Schedules
ACIP Vaccine Recommendations
Additional CDC Resources
FDA
Find all FDA vaccine package inserts, EUA Fact Sheets, product approvals, and related content
Package Inserts & EUAs
Additional FDA Resources
States
Locate state school entry immunization requirements and other state resources
Vaccine-Specific Requirements
State Exemptions
State Immunization Websites
Additional State Resources
WHO
Connect to position papers on vaccines and other key vaccine-related resources from the World Health Organization
News & Updates
IZ Express Newsletter
Our popular weekly newsletter ensures you won’t miss the latest immunization news and updates
About
IZ Express
Current Issue
Browse All Issues
Immunize.org Updates
Chronological listing of new and updated content across our website plus official announcements from our organization
Website Updates
Press Releases
Official Release Repository
Chronological listing of announcements of vaccine licensures, recommendations, and resources from ACIP, CDC, and FDA
Calendar of Events
Immunization-related events, including conferences and training programs from CDC and other organizations, plus upcoming Immunize.org webinars
Publication Archives
A repository of our news and educational publications going back to 1994, including IAC Express (now IZ Express), Needle Tips, Vaccinate Adults, and more
About
Our Organization
Learn about our mission, the people who make it happen, and recognition we have received over our 30+ year history
Overview
Our People
Board of Directors
Recognition
Contact Us
Our History
Learn more about Deborah L. Wexler, MD, watch a film about our history, and browse past publications, including Needle Tips and Vaccinate Adults
Our Founder
All Publication Archives
Our History Through Film
Partnerships
A listing of our supporters and how to join our corporate membership program
Funding
Corporate Membership Program
Recognizing Excellence
Our programs recognizing institutions with vaccination policies that protect patients, plus our Becky Payne Award and 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 requesting interviews, previous press mentions, and press releases
Press Room
Immunize.org In the News
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