MORE VACCINE BASICS Vaccines are routinely available at doctors’ offices, health centers, and pharmacies. Special vaccination clinics are sometimes held at schools or other public locations. For more information see Where to Get Vaccinated.
Improving the Vaccination Experience
People of any age can feel a bit anxious about getting a shot. Some may be so anxious that they avoid vaccination…even when they know it’s important. Learn more about simple ways to help any child or adult feel better and more confident when getting vaccinated.
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Addressing Vaccination Anxiety for Infants: Strategies for Vaccine Recipients and Caregivers
Learn the practical steps that families can take before, during, and after a vaccination visit to improve the vaccination experience for an infant or toddler. (Source: Immunize.org)
Vaccine Basics
Evaluating Online Health Information
A checklist of the questions to ask yourself about the trustworthiness and safety of health-related websites. Learn more.
Find Your State Immunization Program
Every state has its own recommendations and requirements. Find direct links to your state’s immunization program. Find your state’s immunization program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to questions about the safety of vaccines, how vaccines work, your questions about infants and children, and much more. Read the FAQs.
How Vaccines Work
Learn about immunity and how it works, plus how vaccines help you develop immunity. Learn how.
Importance of Vaccines
Our top 10 reasons to protect children through vaccination, and to maintain throughout our lifespans. Read more.
Improving the Vaccination Experience
Anxiety about needles and injections is common among children and adults. The print and video resources on this page, as well as links to resources from other credible organizations, can help. Read more.
Paying for Vaccines
Most health insurance plans cover the cost of vaccines. Tips for working with your insurance company and resources for uninsured children and adults. Read more.
Vaccine Safety
The United States currently has the safest, most effective vaccine supply in history. More on this plus monitoring vaccine safety and possible side effects. Read more.
Tips for Finding Vaccine Records
Piecing together old immunization information can be difficult and time-consuming. Here are some ideas that might help you reconstruct this information. Read more.
Trusted Sources of Vaccine Information
Our list of organizations you can trust to find the right information for your vaccine questions. Read more.
Where to Get Vaccinated
Vaccines are routinely available at doctors’ offices, health centers, and pharmacies. Special vaccination clinics are sometimes held at schools or other public locations. Find your state’s vaccination locations.