Immunization education
It’s important to get the facts before you make decisions about your health. Fortunately, evidence-based research tells us a lot about vaccines. Find out how vaccines work, what they teach our bodies, and if they’re safe.
Have more questions about vaccines? Visit these resources to learn about:
- Clear answers and smart advice about your baby's shots.
- Vaccine safety
- Vaccinations are safe: explaining why (PDF)
- Vaccines recommended for international travel
- Vaccines and autism: What Colorado families should know.
- Removal of mercury from vaccines
- Delaying or spreading out vaccines
- For new parents: The complete guide to childhood vaccinations.
Resources:
- Immunization schedules
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Immunization Action Coalition
- Let’s get real about childhood vaccines.
- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Center
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia vaccine mobile app (for iPhone or Android) Information includes:
- Vaccines and the diseases they prevent
- Vaccine safety topics, including autism, thimerosal, and too many vaccines
- Types of vaccines and how they're made
- Recommended schedules for children, teens, and adults