Vaccine Resources to Share with Parents
These materials, most optimized for office printers, provide information to help parents better understand their children’s vaccines. Share with your patients’ parents and caregivers.
Vaccines When Your Child Is Sick
Fact sheet [2 pages] explains that a child’s mild illness is usually not a reason to reschedule vaccinations. (New Dec 2014)
Combination Vaccines
Fact sheet [2 pages] explains what combination vaccines are and why they are used. (New Dec 2014)
Easy-to-read Schedules
Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children (Birth through 6 Years) [2 pages]
Easy to read schedule of recommended immunizations for children from birth to 6 years, with descriptions of vaccine-preventable diseases on back side.
Recommended Immunization Schedule for Preteens and Teens (7-18 Years)[2 pages]
Easy to read schedule of recommended immunizations for children from 7-18 years, with descriptions of vaccine-preventable diseases on back side.
Well Child Visit Tracker
2-page document [2 pages] for parent/guardian to record a child’s immunizations, developmental milestones, and growth at each well-child visit.
"Grow Up Healthy!" Growth Chart
48-inch chart [2 pages] lists developmental milestones and recommended vaccines, while providing convenient space to mark child’s growth.
Infant Immunization FAQs
2-page fact sheet and web page offer questions and answers about vaccinating infants and young children.
How to Hold Your Child during Vaccinations
One-page fact sheet and web page offer suggestions for holding a child when vaccines are given.
Tips for a Less Stressful Shot Visit
Two-page fact sheet and web page offer suggestions for supporting a child before, during and after vaccines.
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If You Choose Not to Vaccinate Your Child, Understand the Risks and Responsibilities
Outlines possible risks for parents who choose to delay or decline a vaccine; offers steps for parents to take to protect their child, family, and others.
Web-based resources
Parents’ Guide to Childhood Immunization
The 60-page booklet offers an overview of how vaccines work and how to prepare for a doctor’s visit.
Diseases and the Vaccines that Prevent Them
Facts and true stories about the different diseases that childhood and adolescent vaccines help prevent; many available in Spanish as well as English.
For Parents: Vaccines for Your Children
CDC’s vaccine website for parents explains the diseases vaccines prevent, the recommended immunization schedule, possible vaccine side effects, how to comfort a baby during vaccine visits, and more.
- Page last reviewed: November 30, 2015
- Page last updated: March 31, 2016
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