Safety & Prevention

Immunizations

Today, most children in the United States lead much healthier lives and parents live with much less anxiety and worry over infections during childhood. Immunizations are one of the success stories of modern medicine.

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Live, Intranasal Influenza Vaccine: What You Need to Know

Live, attenuated influenza vaccine (called LAIV) is a nasal spray vaccine that may be given to non-pregnant people 2 through 49 years of age. It takes about 2 weeks for protection to develop after vaccination. Learn more here.

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14 Diseases You Almost Forgot About Thanks to Vaccines
5 Things You May Not Know About Vaccines
An Important Immunization Message from the AAP
Are Your Kids Protected from Cancer Caused by HPV?
Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Chickenpox Vaccine: Frequently Asked Questions
Child Immunization Schedule: Why Is It Like That?
DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) Vaccine: What You Need to Know
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib) Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Hepatitis A Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Hepatitis B Vaccine: What Parents Need to Know
History of Immunizations
How Do Vaccines Work? VIDEO
How Vaccines Secure Your Child’s Freedom from Disease
How to Cocoon a Newborn: Only an E-Mail Away!
How to Protect Your Children During a Measles Outbreak
How to Talk to Your Preteen About the HPV Vaccine
Immunization Record
Immunizations During Pregnancy
Immunizations For Preterm Babies
Immunizations for Teenagers & Young Adults
Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine: What You Need to Know (VIS)
Live, Intranasal Influenza Vaccine: What You Need to Know
MMR Vaccine: What You Need to Know
MMRV Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Managing Your Child's Pain While Getting a Shot
Meningococcal ACWY Vaccines: What You Need to Know (VIS)
Missed Vaccinations
Multiple Vaccinations at One Time
Pediatrician Remembers Consequences of Diphtheria in the 1970s
Pediatrician Remembers Hib on Navajo Reservation in the 1970s
Pediatrician Remembers Measles & Diphtheria in Charleston
Pediatrician Remembers Measles Patients at Louisville General in the 1960s
Pediatrician Remembers Severe Hib & Chickenpox Cases in the 1960s
Pediatrician Remembers a Measles Outbreak Among the Amish
Peds ER Doc Sees Children & Teens with Preventable Infectious Diseases
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Polio Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Practicing Gynecologist Discusses the Consequences of HPV to Women in their 30s
Preventing the Flu: Resources for Parents & Child Care Providers
Protecting Your Baby from a Measles Outbreak FAQs
Recommended Immunization Schedules
Rotavirus Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Serogroup B Meningococcal (MenB) Vaccines: What You Need to Know (VIS)
Td Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Tdap Vaccine: What You Need to Know
Tear-Free Vaccination Tips
Tips to Support Your Child When Fear of Needles Arises
Vaccinating A Sick Child
Vaccinating Your Preteen: Addressing Common Concerns
Vaccine Doses
Vaccine Ingredients: Frequently Asked Questions
Vaccine Protection: How Healthy is Your Community?
Vaccine Safety: Examine the Evidence
Vaccine Safety: The Facts
Vaccines Your Child Needs VIDEO
Weakened Immune Systems
Weighing the Risks and Benefits
What’s the Latest with the Flu: A Message for Caregivers and Teachers VIDEO
Where We Stand: Immunizations
Which Flu Vaccine Should My Children Get This Year?
Why I Vaccinate: Childhood Measles Case Makes Mom an Advocate
Why I Vaccinate: Family Relies on Community to Protect Surviving Toddler
Why I Vaccinate: Parent Testimonials
Why Immunize Your Child
Why So Many Vaccinations?
Your Child's First Vaccines: What You Need to Know

Safety & Prevention

Immunizations

​Click here​ to view the most up-to-date immunization schedules.

Click here to view the most up-to-date immunization schedules.