Publications:
Parents' Guide to Childhood Immunizations
The 64-page guide offers a quick read on childhood diseases and the vaccines that protect children from them.
The Parents' Guide to Childhood Immunizations helps parents and caregivers learn about the role vaccines play in helping keep children healthy. The color booklet, updated in 2010 and reprinted in 2012, includes a glossary and list of resources and is illustrated with children’s artwork.
Three Ways to Read This Guide:
- Read online
- Order a printed booklet
- Download a printer-friendly version
Read or Download the Parents' Guide
NOTE: Booklet page size is 6-3/8” x 9.” If you print, see "Paper Sizing & Handling" in the print dialog box. Select "Booklet" to print as side-by-side pages on 11” x 8-1/2".
- 64-page booklet
[PDF - 2.2MB, 64 pages] - Part 1 – Childhood Diseases and the Vaccines that Prevent Them [PDF - 729 KB, 14 pages]
- Part 2 – Before, During and After the Immunization Office Visit [PDF - 474 KB, 8 pages]
- Part 3 – How Vaccines Work & Risks and Benefits of Vaccination [PDF - 459 KB, 12 pages]
- Part 4 – Frequently Asked Questions [PDF - 402 KB, 12 pages]
- Part 5 – Summary of Childhood Vaccine-Preventable Diseases [PDF - 235 KB, 4 pages]
- Glossary and Resources [PDF - 148 KB, 8 pages]
Order a Booklet
- Scroll the Online Publications Order Form until you reach the section labeled "Other Materials."
- Find "Parents Guide to Childhood Immunization" (Order number 22-1179) and type in the number of copies.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the ordering page, fill in the shipping information, and click "Send."
- Booklets are sent by USPS; delivery may take up to 3 weeks.
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This page last modified on June 28, 2012
Content last reviewed on June 28, 2012
Content Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
Content last reviewed on June 28, 2012
Content Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases