Resources for Families
This page offers a list of vaccine resources for families. Click the topic below to view resources. You can also listen to Sound Advice on vaccines.
Information Sources
The following is a list of sources we've used. They abbreviations are listed next to each resource.
AAP-IZ: American Academy of Pediatrics Immunization Initatives
AAP-Healthychildren.org: American Academy of Pediatrics Consumer Website - Healthychildren.org
CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CHOP: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
HOV: History of Vaccines
IAC: Immunization Action Coalition
NNii: National Network for Immuniation Information
The CDC has many resources and information for families. Because their selection of matierals is so broad, only a few specific articles are listed in our resource compilation. For more information from the CDC, visit the following pages:
Resource List
Safety Resources
Autism
Ingredients
Side Effects & Myths
Too Many/Too Soon
General Safety
Need for Vaccines
Comfort: During and After Immunization
Immunization Schedule
Special Populations/Circumstances
Specific Diseases or Vaccines
State Mandates/School Entry Requirements
Immunization Records
How Vaccines Work
Immunizations Overview
Covering Immunization Costs
National Vaccine Programs
Navigating Vaccine Information on the Web
Last Updated:11/29/12
