Reliable Sources of Immunization Information

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Websites
Videos
Publications
Mobile apps
Phone numbers

Websites

• AAP: Immunizations
  Easy-to-understand vaccine information for parents and health care providers from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
• CDC: Vaccines & Immunizations: Vaccine & Immunizations
  Vaccine guidance for parents based on a child’s age.
• VaccineInformation.org: Vaccination Saves Lives!
  Resources on vaccine safety, personal stories, and immunization by age group.
• Vaccines.gov: Find Pharmacies Near You
  Vaccine finder tool to find pharmacies offering vaccine and learn about all immunizations.
• Vaccinate Your Family
  A family-friendly website with answers to many commonly asked questions about vaccines.
• CHOP: About the Vaccine Education Center
  Learn about how vaccines work and why they’re recommended.
• Voices for Vaccines
  Credible vaccine information for families from families.
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: Let's Get Real
  Reliable information to help parents make informed decisions about vaccination.

Videos

• YouTube: Talking About Vaccines with Dr. Paul Offit
  Answers common vaccine questions in a video from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

Publications

• Clear Answers & Smart Advice About Your Baby's Shots (PDFs)
  A simple 6-page guide from a pediatrician (Ari Brown, MD, FAAP) with answers to common questions.
• CDC: Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)
  Fact sheets from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that explain the benefits and risks of vaccines. VISs are given before most vaccines and are also available from your health care provider.
• Vaccines and Your Child: Separating Fact from Fiction
  This book by Paul Offit, MD and Charlotte Moser (Columbia University Press) answers questions about the science and safety of modern vaccines.

Mobile apps

• Immunize.org: Reliable Sources of Immunization Information: Where Parents Can Go to Find Answers! (PDF)
  A list of mobile apps that offer immunization information for parents and health care providers.

Phone numbers

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Immunization Information Hotline
  A toll-free number for questions about vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs).
  • 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) (Note: This line is for English and Spanish)
  • TTY: 1-800-232-6348
• Local Public Health Departments
  Your local public health department protects the health of the community by offering services and providing information about vaccine-preventable diseases and immunizations. Contact information can be found at Find a Local or Tribal Health Department or Community Health Board.
• Health Care Providers
  Your trusted health care provider is a great resource for vaccine-preventable diseases and immunization questions.