Immunizations / Vaccinations

Please click on a link below to view that site for health information.

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) - Immunizations

Information provided includes a statement form the President of the American Academy of Pediatrics on "Why Should I Immunize My Child?" Video files, brochures, fact sheets, and links to other vaccination sites are provided.


Medem - Medical Library: Children's Health/Infectious Disease & Immunizations

Immunization information provided by the joined effort of several major medical societies including the American Medical Association.

MEDLINEplus - Immunizations/Vaccination

This site has information that covers sections such as Latest News, General/Overviews, Dictionaries, links to other Organizations, and some Spanish language materials.

MEDLINEplus - Childhood Immunization

From the same source as the previous site, however, it focuses on immunizations in children.

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) - National Immunization Program

The National Immunization Program (NIP) is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Their goal is to provide "leadership for the planning, coordination, and conduct of immunization activities nationwide." The site includes a great deal of information including Vaccine Recommendations, The Importance of Vaccines, Vaccine Safety and more. Information in Spanish is available.

National Immunization Hotlines

English: 800-232-2522
Spanish: 800-232-0233

Vaccine Education Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

This Center's mission is to "provide accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date information about childhood vaccines, and the diseases they prevent, to parents and health-care professionals." The site includes information on Common Concerns, A Look at Each Vaccine, and Vaccines for Adults, Children, and Travelers.

Last updated on July 3, 2008