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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Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine: What You Need to Know

Varicella (also called chickenpox) is a very contagious viral disease. It is caused by the varicella zoster virus. Chickenpox is usually mild, but it can be serious in infants under 12 months of age, adolescents, adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems. Learn more here.

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An Important Immunization Message from the AAP
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Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine: What You Need to Know
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Child Immunization Schedule: Why Is It Like That?
DTaP Vaccine: What You Need to Know (VIS)
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine: What You Need to Know (VIS)
Hepatitis A Vaccine: What You Need to Know (VIS)
Hepatitis B Vaccine: What Parents Need to Know
Hepatitis B Vaccine: What You Need to Know (VIS)
Hib Vaccine: What You Need to Know (VIS)
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
Immunization and Breastfeeding
Immunizations During Pregnancy
Immunizations For Preterm Babies
Immunizations for Teenagers & Young Adults
Immunizations: Active vs. Passive
Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine: What You Need to Know (VIS)
MMR Vaccine: What You Need to Know (VIS)
MMRV Vaccine: What You Need to Know (VIS)
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
No Response to Vaccination
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 (VIS)
Polio Vaccine: What You Need to Know (VIS)
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 (VIS)
Serogroup B Meningococcal (MenB) Vaccines: What You Need to Know (VIS)
Td Vaccine: What You Need to Know (VIS)
Tdap Vaccine: What You Need to Know (VIS)
Tear-Free Vaccination Tips
Tips to Support Your Child When Fear of Needles Arises
Vaccinating A Sick Child
Vaccinating Your Preteen: Addressing Common Concerns
Vaccinations Needed for School
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
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Why I Vaccinate: Parent Testimonials
Why Immunize Your Child
Why So Many Vaccinations?
Your Child's First Vaccines: What You Need to Know (VIS)

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.