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Get answers to common questions about babies and vaccines.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Get the best protection for your child—make sure your child is immunized on schedule. For a complete list of recommended immunizations, just select your child’s birth date.... Details >

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Consumers can play an important public health role by reporting adverse reactions or other problems with products the FDA regulates. Find answers to questions about reporting a problem.... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

The CDC discusses their recommendations for immunizing people who have been displaced by a disaster, such as an earthquake or hurricane. In addition to the vaccines given routinely, several vaccines a... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Did you know that certain vaccines are recommended for adults and adolescents? Take this quiz to find out which vaccines you may need. ... Details >

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Find out what to do if your child has discomfort after the shot.... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  

Learn how vaccinations help ensure the safety and health of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Information on vaccine-preventable diseases, where immunizations are provided, vaccin... Details >

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This Department of Defense site provides information on the threat of anthrax as a weapon, the disease caused by anthrax, and the anthrax vaccine.... Details >

U.S. Department of Defense

Although not all intellectual disabilities can be prevented, there are some that can be prevented through newborn screening, immunization and prenatal care. Learn more about it.... Details >

The Arc  

Vaccines not only help keep your child healthy, they help all children by eliminating serious childhood diseases. Learn about the different types of vaccines and when your child needs to be vaccinated... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians  

Also available in: Spanish - (PDF) 

Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis are serious diseases caused by bacteria that can be prevented by getting the DTaP vaccine. Learn who should get DTaP vaccine and when, potential risks, and what to ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Learn how immunity against pertussis (whooping cough) is only obtained after a child has received all of the required doses. This brochure illustrates the importance of immunization for everyone in co... Details >

National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition  

The 2012-2013 flu vaccine will be available starting in September and October 2012. Simply enter your zip code to find mapped locations, dates, times, addresses and phone numbers for clinics offering ... Details >

American Lung Association  

If travel plans include visits to countries where yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry, visit this resource to find the nearest authorized U.S. yellow fever vaccine center. ... Details >

Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, CDC

More than 500 travel medicine clinics representing over 40 countries are included in this directory. Users -- health care providers, the travel industry, and the public -- can use this directory to lo... Details >

International Society of Travel Medicine  

Find questions and answers about both flu shots and antiviral medications recommended for people with HIV/AIDS. ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

HPV vaccines are given as three shots to protect against HPV infection and HPV-related diseases. HPV vaccines offer the greatest health benefits to individuals who receive all three doses before havin... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Also available in: Chinese-Traditional - (PDF)  Hmong - (PDF)  Japanese - (PDF)  Khmer/Cambodian - (PDF)  Korean - (PDF)  Laotian - (PDF)  Samoan - (PDF)  Spanish - (PDF)  Thai - (PDF)  Vietnamese - (PDF)   

Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) are serious diseases which spread from person to person through the air. Learn about each disease and how each can be prevented by the MMR vaccine.... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  

Did you know that adolescents are at increased risk for contracting meningococcal disease, a rare and potentially fatal bacterial infection? This video answers to common questions about meningococcal ... Details >

National Foundation for Infectious Diseases  

Read about the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) including who should and should not get this vaccine, when they should be vaccinated, and the risks and benefits of this vaccine.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) was established to ensure an adequate supply of vaccines, stabilize vaccine costs, and establish and maintain an accessible and efficient forum ... Details >

Healthcare Systems Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration

How do you know if vaccine information you find on the Internet or in other sources is accurate? Follow these 10 guidelines when looking for information about immunizations on the Internet.... Details >

National Vaccine Program Office, U.S Department of Health and Human Services

Also available in: Spanish 

The pneumococcal vaccine can be given at any time of year and most people need this shot only once in their lifetime. Some high risk people need a booster vaccine. Medicare will also cover a booster v... Details >

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Also available in: Spanish 

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause mild to severe illness in people of all ages. Learn about vaccines and good hygiene practices that can help you stay healthy.... Details >

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Being vaccinated is much safer than contracting the disease vaccines prevent. This page answers some common questions about vaccine side effects and describes the mild, moderate, and severe side effec... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Also available in: Spanish 

If you are age 60 years or older, ask your doctor about the shingles vaccine. ... Details >

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This video highlights the dangers of meningococcal disease and importance of adolescent immunization. Adolescents and college students are most at risk of infection. Learn how vaccination can help pre... Details >

National Foundation for Infectious Diseases  

Read about the Tdap vaccine including who should and should not get this vaccine, when they should be vaccinated, and the risks and benefits of this vaccine.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Also available in: Spanish   

Many people don’t realize the important role vaccines can play in keeping adults healthy. Find ten reasons why vaccination is important for adults. ... Details >

National Foundation for Infectious Diseases  

Tetanus is a serious bacterial disease that affects your nervous system. If you're traveling internationally, it's a good idea to have up-to-date immunity because tetanus may be more common where you'... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

Find information, based on scientific studies, disease surveillance, and best practices, to assist travelers and their health-care providers in deciding the vaccines, medications, and other measures n... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Many adults don't know they are supposed to get immunized against diseases. They think vaccinations are for kids. There are millions of adults in this country who need influenza, pneumococcal, tetanus... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  

Also available in: Spanish - (PDF) 

This site provides details for reporting adverse events which may be associated with vaccines, and discusses the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act. VAERS is a joint program of the Centers for Dise... Details >

Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)

Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) are information sheets produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that explain to vaccine recipients, their parents, or their legal represen... Details >

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The use of vaccines has led to major improvements in child health. Many of the infectious illnesses you or your parents had as children, from chickenpox to polio to measles, no longer affect most chil... Details >

American Academy of Pediatrics  

Also available in: Spanish 

This page provides information on vaccines and the diseases they prevent.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Find out if your child qualifies for free shots.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Vaccines.gov is the federal gateway to information on vaccines and immunization for infants, children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. Learn about vaccine safety, diseases that can be prevented, vacci... Details >

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Vaccines were developed to protect individuals from dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. Without immunizations, your child is at greater risk of catching one of the vaccine-preventable diseases.... Details >

Immunization Action Coalition  

Vaccine-preventable diseases have a costly impact, resulting in doctor visits, hospitalizations, and premature deaths. Learn more about the importance of immunization against many infectious diseases ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

If you have trouble finding your child’s immunization records, try these tips.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services