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Vaccine Information Statements

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 representatives both the benefits and risks of a vaccine. Federal lawrequires that VISs be handed out whenever (before each dose) certain vaccinations are given.

Printable VISs :

Multiple Vaccines (DTaP, IPV, Hib, PCV, Hepatitis B, and Rotavirus)
Adenovirus
Anthrax
DTaP
Hepatitis
Hib

Influenza
HPV
JE
MMR
MMRV
Meningococcal
PCV13 and PCV7
PPSV23

Polio
Rabies
Rotavirus
Shingles
Smallpox
Td/Tdap
Typhoid
Varicella
Yellow Fever

VIS News

Information about new, existing, and upcoming VISs(Last updated 9/14/12)

VISs in other languages. Translations of most VISs are available in a variety of languages. Foreign language translations of Vaccine Information Statements are coordinated by our partner, the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC), through a cooperative agreement with CDC.

Barcodes are being added to VISs. For information see our VIS Barcodes page.

Mandatory Instructions for Use of the Vaccine Information Statements
Q&A - VIS Facts
Important VIS Information
Do NOT delay vaccination because of absence of VIS
Download VIS to Patient's Mobile Device

Get Email Updates

Downloadable VISs

Multiple Vaccines (9/18/08)

This VIS may be used as an optional substitute for any or all of the routine birth-6 month vaccine VISs. (DTaP, IPV, Hib, PCV, Hepatitis B, and Rotavirus) SeeVIS News.

Multiple Vaccines[PDF-105KB]
FAQs
Other languages*
(including Spanish)
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)

Adenovirus (7/14/11)

Adenovirus[PDF-59KB]

Note: Adenovirus vaccine is approved for use only among military personnel.

Anthrax (3/10/10)

Anthrax[PDF-72KB]
Other languages*
(Spanish)
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)

Diphtheria/ Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP) (5/17/07)

DTaP[PDF-59KB]
Other languages*
(including Spanish)
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)

Hepatitis A (10/25/11)

Hepatitis A[PDF-79KB]
Other languages*
(including Spanish)
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)

Hepatitis B (2/2/12)

Hepatitis B[PDF-166KB]
Other languages*
(including Spanish)
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)

Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae type b) (12/16/98)

Hib[PDF-65KB]
Other languages*
(including Spanish)
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)

HPV (Human Papillomavirus Vaccine) (2/22/12)

HPV (Gardasil)[PDF-159KB]
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)
HPV (Cervarix)[PDF-37KB]
Other languages*
(including Spanish)
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)

Influenza Vaccine - Live, Intranasal (7/2/12)updated

Live, Intranasal FLU[PDF-275KB]
Other languages*
(including Spanish)
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)

Inactivated Influenza Vaccine VIS

Influenza Vaccine - Inactivated (7/2/12)updated

Inactivated FLU[PDF-269KB]
Inactivated FLU (LARGE TYPE)[PDF-232KB]
NOTE to PROVIDERS: TIV & PCV13 Vaccines
Other languages*
(including Spanish)
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)

[NOTE: Monovalent 2009 H1N1 vaccines have expired. VISs for these vaccines are no longer available.]

Japanese Encephalitis VIS

Japanese Encephalitis (12/7/11)

Japanese Encephalitis (Ixiaro)[PDF-66KB]
NOTE TO PROVIDERS: Boosters & Patients <17
Other languages*
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)

Note: JE-VAX vaccine for children is no longer available (May 2011)

Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) (4/20/12)

MMR[PDF-191KB]
Other languages*
(including Spanish)
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)

Measles/Mumps/Rubella & Varicella (MMRV) VIS

Measles/Mumps/Rubella & Varicella (MMRV) (5/21/10)

MMRV[PDF-242KB]
Other languages*
(including Spanish)
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)

Meningococcal (10/14/11)

Meningococcal[PDF-78KB]
Other languages*
(including Spanish)
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)

Pneumococcal Conjugate (PCV13) (4/16/10)

PCV13[PDF-54KB](4/16/10)
PCV7[PDF-59KB](12/9/08)
Use until supply of vaccine is exhausted
Other languages*
(including Spanish)
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)

Pneumococcal Polysaccharide (PPSV23) (10/06/09)

PPSV23[PDF-125KB]
Other languages*
(including Spanish)
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)

Polio (11/08/11)

Polio[PDF-68KB]
Other languages*
(including Spanish)
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)

Rabies (10/06/09)

Rabies[PDF-128KB]
Other languages*
(including Spanish)
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)

Rotavirus (12/06/10)

Rotavirus[PDF-113KB]
Other languages*
(including Spanish)
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)

Shingles (Herpes Zoster) (10/06/09)

Shingles[PDF-132KB]
Other languages*
(including Spanish)
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)

Smallpox (Vaccinia) (10/1/09)

This medication guide replaces the Smallpox VIS. It is to be used before one receives the vaccination.
Medical Guide for vaccination with ACAM2000 [85KB - 6 pages]

This guide is not available in other languages.

Tetanus/Diphtheria/(Pertussis) (Td/Tdap) (1/24/12)

Td/Tdap [PDF-208KB]
Other languages*
(including Spanish)
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)

Typhoid (5/29/12)

Typhoid[PDF-188KB]
Other languages*
(including Spanish)
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)

Varicella (Chickenpox) (3/13/08)

Varicella[PDF-59KB]
Other languages*
(including Spanish)
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)

Yellow Fever (03/30/11)

Yellow Fever[PDF-64KB]
Other languages*
(including Spanish)
RTF file (for use in electronic systems)

Download Instructions

Downloading instructions[PDF-126KB]Updated (2/24/12)

Important Info

For more information on VISs, including frequently-asked questions, see these
VIS Facts.
All VISs on this page are current.
A VIS with a date several years old is not necessarily out of date. VISs are not updated annually or on any other routine schedule. An updated VIS with a new date is posted when there is a change in recommendations.

Combination Vaccines:

If there is no VIS for a non-routine combination vaccine (e.g., Pediarix, Comvax, Twinrix), use the VISs for all component vaccines.

*VISs in other languages:

Download these Vaccine Information Statements in many languages through our partner, the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC). Foreign language translations of Vaccine Information Statements are coordinated by the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) through a cooperative agreement with CDC.

Vaccine Information Statements
The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA) requires that patients (or their parent or legal representative) be given, or shown, a copy of the appropriate Vaccine Information Statement prior to receipt of any vaccine listed on the routine childhood immunization schedule.

Detailed recommendations for using vaccines are available from the manufacturers' package inserts, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) statements on specific vaccines, and the American Academy of Pediatrics Red Book. ACIP statements for all recommended childhood vaccines can be viewed, downloaded, and printed on this web site.

Consult the VAERS site for guidance on how to obtain and complete a Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) form or call 800-822-7967.

Last syndicated: November 19, 2012
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