On This Page:

• Web On Demand
• Textbook and Other Resources
• Updates

Description

Epidemiology & Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases is a comprehensive overview of the principles of vaccination, general recommendations, immunization strategies for providers, and specific information about vaccine-preventable diseases and the vaccines that prevent them.

Audience

Immunization Providers (Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, DoD Paraprofessionals, Medical Students, etc.)

Web-On-Demand

• Session 1 (opens in new window)
  • Principles of Vaccination
  • Immunization Schedules
  • Vaccine Timing and Spacing
• Session 2 (opens in new window)
  • Vaccine Contraindications and Precautions
  • Screening
  • Adverse Reactions
  • Vaccine Safety and the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
• Session 3 (opens in new window)
  • Vaccine Administration
  • Vaccine Storage and handling
• Session 4 (opens in new window)
• Diphtheria and Tetanus
• Pertussis and DTaP
• Tdap
• Session 5 (opens in new window)
  • Haemophilus Influenzae type b
  • Pneumococcal Disease
• Session 6 (opens in new window)
  • Measles, Mumps and Rubella
• Session 7 (opens in new window)
  • Varicella and Zoster
• Session 8 (opens in new window)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis A
• Session 9 (opens in new window)
  • Influenza
• Session 10 (opens in new window)
  • Meningococcal Disease
  • Human Papillomavirus
• Session 11 (opens in new window)
  • Poliovirus
  • Rotavirus

Textbook and Other Resources

Course resources:

• Course Textbook (The Pink Book)
• Resources
• Slides
• Updates will be posted here when needed

Navigation for the Vaccines and Immunizations Website

Vaccine-Related Topics

• Immunization Schedules

• Recommendations and Guidelines

• Vaccines & Preventable Diseases

• Basics and Common Questions

• Vaccination Records

• Vaccine Safety and Adverse Events

• For Travelers

• For Specific Groups of People

• Campaign Materials

Additional Resources

• Publications

• News and Media Resources

• Calendars and Events

• Education and Training

• Programs and Tools

• Statistics and Surveillance

• Partners' & Related Sites

• About NCIRD

Contact CDC

• For immunization information, call the CDC-INFO Contact Center at:
  
  English and Spanish
  (800) CDC-INFO
  (800) 232-4636
  TTY: (888) 232-6348
  
  
• Contact info:
  Vaccines Questions
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