Learning about immunizations:

• What are immunizations and why are they needed?
• What are the child and adult immunization schedules?
• What should I know about childhood immunizations?
• How can I keep track of my child's immunizations?(What is a PDF document?)
• What should I know about immunizations during adolescence?
• What immunizations do adults need?(What is a PDF document?)
• What should I know about immunizations during adulthood?

Types of immunizations:

What are the immunization recommendations for:

• Bacterial meningitis?(What is a PDF document?)
• Chickenpox?(What is a PDF document?)
• Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTaP)?(What is a PDF document?)
• Flu (nasal spray)?(What is a PDF document?)
• Flu (shot)?(What is a PDF document?)
• Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)?(What is a PDF document?)
• Hepatitis A (Hep A)?(What is a PDF document?)
• Hepatitis B (Hep B)?(What is a PDF document?)
• Human papillomavirus (HPV) – Cervarix?(What is a PDF document?)
• Human papillomavirus (HPV) – Gardasil?(What is a PDF document?)
• Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)?(What is a PDF document?)
• Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV)?(What is a PDF document?)
• Pneumococcal disease (PCV)?(What is a PDF document?)
• Pneumococcal disease (PPSV)?(What is a PDF document?)
• Polio?(What is a PDF document?)
• Rotavirus?(What is a PDF document?)
• Shingles?(What is a PDF document?)
• Tetanus and diphtheria (Td) or Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap)?(What is a PDF document?)

Common concerns:

• Are immunizations safe?
• Do I need immunizations for travel?
• Are they still needed for diseases that few people get anymore?
• Can they cause autism?
• Can my child be immunized when he or she has a cold?
• How can I help my child be comfortable while he or she is getting a shot?
• Should my child get the HPV vaccine?
• Should I get the shingles vaccine?
• Should I get a flu vaccine?

Ongoing concerns:

• How can I deal with side effects from immunizations?
• How do I know when to call a doctor about a reaction to an immunization?
• What should I know about immunizations and bioterrorism threats?