Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

The Pink Book: Course Textbook

12th Edition Second Printing (May 2012)

Note: Changes were made to the 12th Edition, 2nd Printing in May. See list of changes.

The 12th Edition, Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, "Pink Book" includes updated information on routinely used vaccines and the diseases they prevent! Order your copy today!

The Pink Book provides physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and others with the most comprehensive information on vaccine-preventable diseases.

Typical chapters include a description of the disease, pathogenesis, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis, medical management, epidemiology, risk factors, trends in the United States, vaccine details, vaccination schedule and use, contraindications and precautions to vaccination, adverse reactions following vaccination, vaccine storage and handling, and reference or publications.

The appendices are a wealth of reference materials including: minimum age and interval table, current and discontinued vaccines, ingredients tables, vaccine administration guide, etc.

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12th Edition Second Printing of the Pink Book (May 2012)

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View or Print Chapters

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Cover and front matter: Cover, table of contents, etc.
Chapter 1: Principles of Vaccination
Chapter 2: General Recommendations on Immunization
Chapter 3: Immunization Strategies
Chapter 4: Vaccine Safety
Chapter 5: Vaccine Storage and Handling
Chapter 6: Diphtheria
Chapter 7: Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
Chapter 8: Hepatitis A
Chapter 9: Hepatitis B
Chapter 10: Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Chapter 11: Influenza
Chapter 12: Measles
Chapter 13: Meningococcal Disease
Chapter 14: Mumps
Chapter 15: Pertussis
Chapter 16: Pneumococcal Disease
Chapter 17: Poliomyelitis
Chapter 18: Rotavirus
Chapter 19: Rubella
Chapter 20: Tetanus
Chapter 21: Varicella

Slide sets for 12th edition second printing

Consult the summary page for a list of slide sets for the 12th edition second printing.

Summary of changes to 12th edition

Consult the summary page for a list of changes between 11th and 12th editions.

Errata, Updates, and Clarifications

Consult the errata, updates & clarifications page to check for errors that have been corrected, information that has changed, or unclear information that has been clarified. (Latest entry 8/30/12.)

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The Pink Book appendices contain a wealth of reference materials including: minimum age and interval table, current and discontinued vaccines, vaccine ingredients tables, foreign vaccine names and terms, vaccine administration guide, etc.

Download all the appendices files [3.73 MB]

Note: Each appendix is offered as a full set or in its individual components. Each "full set" appears exactly as in the print version of the book. Individual components may be updated, and are more likely to be current.

Appendix A: Schedules and Recommendations

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Appendix B: Vaccines

Entire Appendix B (full set)[1.14 MB, 32 pages]

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Appendix C: Vaccine Storage and Handling

Entire Appendix C (full set)[324 KB, 10 pages]

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Appendix D: Vaccine Administration

Entire Appendix D (full set)[2.78 MB, 24 pages]

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Appendix E: Vaccine Information Statements

Entire Appendix E (full set)[696 KB, 10 pages]

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Appendix F: Vaccine Safety

Entire Appendix F (full set)[629 KB, 8 pages]

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Appendix G: Data and Statistics

Entire Appendix G (full set)[419 KB, 12 pages]

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Appendix H: Immunization Resources

Entire Appendix H (full set)[586 KB, 12 pages]

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