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

Organization URL(s)

www.cdc.gov/vaccines  

Other Contact Information

1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30333

800-232-4636 (Voice - Toll-free)
888-232-6348 (Voice - TTY)

Description

The mission of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) is the prevention of disease, disability, and death through immunization and by control of respiratory and related diseases. NCIRD balances its efforts in the domestic and global arenas as well as accommodates the specific needs of all populations at risk of vaccine preventable diseases from children to older adults.

Online Resources

• Adolescent and Adult Vaccine Quiz
  http://www2.cdc.gov/nip/adultImmSched/
• American Indian / Alaskan Native Vaccination
  http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/spec-grps/ai-an.htm
• Antibiotics Quiz
  http://www.cdc.gov/getsmart/resources/quiz.html
• Childhood Immunization Scheduler (for children six years and younger)
  http://www2a.cdc.gov/nip/kidstuff/newscheduler_le/
• FAQ - About Salmonellosis
  http://www.cdc.gov/nczved/divisions/dfbmd/diseases/salmonellosis/
• Foodborne Illness: Frequently Asked Questions
  http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/foodborneinfections_g.htm
• Pink Eye: Usually Mild and Easy to Treat
  http://www.cdc.gov/Features/Conjunctivitis/
• Pneumonia Can Be Prevented – Vaccines Can Help
  http://www.cdc.gov/Features/Pneumonia/
• Protect Yourself Against Shingles: Get Vaccinated
  http://www.cdc.gov/features/shingles/
• Typhoid Fever: Frequently Asked Questions
  http://www.cdc.gov/nczved/divisions/dfbmd/diseases/typhoid_fever/
• Vaccine Information Statements
  http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/default.htm

Related Topics

Topic Disease Prevention Flu Hepatitis Infectious Diseases Pneumonia Shingles Drug Allergies Traveler's Health Drug Safety Childhood Diseases Teen Health Children's Health Immunizations

Review Date

Wed Aug 10, 2011