Immunization resources for parents
Use this listing of community immunization resources to learn more about why your children need to be immunized against disease, and what the risks might be.
National resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Find out which diseases are preventable by vaccination. Includes vaccine recommendations, vaccine safety, educational materials and information on smallpox. Spanish language version available.
www.cdc.gov
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Official site for information on Medicare and Medicaid services and benefits. Includes tools, contacts, health information resources, news and updates.
www.cms.gov Immunization Action Coalition Information/educational materials. Includes publications to adults and pregnancy issues.
www.immunize.org www.vaccineinformation.org Information on specific diseases and vaccines that prevent it. Includes Q&A section, photos, and true stories of people who have suffered or died from the disease.
www.vaccineinformation.org National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) Fact Sheets for Teens/Adults on vaccines to protect against communicable disease.
www.nfid.org/factsheets National Network for Immunization Information (Nnii) Fact sheets on general topics, and what's new in the world of vaccinations.
www.immunizationinfo.org Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Provides details on smallpox, anthrax and other bioterrorism issues.
www.bt.cdc.gov The Vaccine Page Find indexes for adults, and parents. Covers alerts, diseases, travel.
www.vaccines.com Origination: March 11, 2004
