Learning about immunizations:

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

Types of immunizations:

What are the immunization recommendations for:

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

Common concerns:

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

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