Immunizations Additional Resources
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
Post-marketing safety surveillance program from the FDA and CDC that collects information about adverse events (side effects) that occur after the administration of US licensed vaccines. Reports are welcome from all concerned individuals.
http://www.fda.gov/cber/vaers/vaers.htm
Travelers' Health Vaccination Requirements
Official U.S. government vaccination recommendations for traveling with children. Provided by the CDC, this site includes recommendations for traveling to specific countries.
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/vaccinat.htm
Immunization Action Coalition
Provides information to help promote childhood and adult immunizations, with information about vaccine safety, myths, vaccine information statements, questions, schedules, and state immunization laws.
http://www.immunize.org/
Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization
A partnership dedicated to ensuring that all children have equal access to vaccines to prevent illness and death from vaccine preventable illnesses.
http://www.vaccinealliance.org
National Network for Immunization Information
A comprehensive site that provides up-to-date,science-based immunization information to parents, healthcare professionals, media, policymakers and the public. Includes state by state requirements and newsbriefs.
http://www.immunizationinfo.org
Allied Vaccine Group
Dedicated to providing reliable information on vaccines and vaccination based on scientific research and unbiased vaccine and vaccination news.
http://vaccine.org
Every Child By Two
Raises awareness of the importance of getting children fully immunized by the time they are two years old by educating health care workers and the general public. Includes a list of 'barriers' to immunization and their solutions.
http://www.ecbt.org
Children's Vaccine Program
This program from Bill and Melinda Gates works to ensure that all children receive the full benefits of new, lifesaving vaccines. Resources include general information about vaccines, advocacy and financing of immunization programs.
http://www.childrensvaccine.org/homepage.htm
Immunisation Advisory Centre in New Zealand
Offers unbiased information to the public and health professionals on all aspects of childhood immunisation against infectious diseases.
http://www.imac.auckland.ac.nz/
Vaccine Education Center
Information on immunizations for children, teens and adults, including general questions, research, and a vaccination schedule. Includes information about each vaccine, and answers to important questions, such as 'Are Vaccines Safe?' and 'Are Vaccines Sti
http://vaccine.chop.edu/