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Talking about Vaccination
Resources for Vaccine Conversations

Talking with Parents about Vaccines for Infants

For health care professionals
Talking with Parents about Vaccines for Infants

Offers communication strategies for successful vaccine conversations with parents and caregivers.

Printed size: 8-1/2"x 11", 4 pages
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If You Choose Not to Vaccinate Your Child, Understand the Risks and Responsibilities

For parents and caregivers
If You Choose Not to Vaccinate Your Child, Understand the Risks and Responsibilities

Outlines possible risks for parents who choose to delay or decline a vaccine; offers steps for parents to take to protect their child, family and others.

Printed size: 8-1/2"x 11", 4 pages
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Get the Picture: Childhood Immunizations

For parents and caregivers
Get the Picture: Childhood Immunizations video

In this CDC-TV video, a pediatrician answers some tough questions that real moms ask about childhood immunizations.

  • Video View this video on CDC-TV or on YouTube
    Running Time: 6:27 mins

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These materials, collectively called Provider Resources for Vaccine Conversations with Parents, have been developed by CDC, the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP),External Web Site Policy and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).External Web Site Policy

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This page last modified on November 4, 2011
Content last reviewed on November 4, 2011
Content Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

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