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Topic: Childhood immunization

Total results with these characteristics: 81

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Addressing Parents' Concerns: Do Multiple Vaccines Overwelm or Weaken the Infant's Immune System?

This review, published in the journal Pediatrics, examines questions about the use and impact of multiple vaccines on an infant's immune system.

Author: Offit P, Quarles J, Gerber M, et al.

Published: 2002

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices consists of 15 experts in fields associated with immunization who provide advice and guidance to the US government on the control of vaccine-preventable diseases. This website provides their …

Author: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Aluminum in Vaccines: What You Should Know

This fact sheet, intended for patients, parents, and healthcare providers, answers the most frequently asked questions about the use and safety of aluminum in vaccines.

Author: Vaccine Education Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Published: 2009

American Medical Association: Pediatric Vaccination

The American Medical Association is deciated to the promotion of the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health. This web page provides information on childhood vaccination, including vaccine safety concerns.

Author: American Medical Association

Ask the Experts

This web page provides clinical experts, including experts in immunization and infectious diseases, to answer parents' questions about diseases that affect their children.

Author: Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases

Canadian Coalition for Immunization Awareness and Promotion

Provided in both English and French, this website offers general and technical information on vaccines provided in Canada, as well as guidance on vaccine safety and general information on immunization.

Author: Canadian Public Health Association

Canadian Immunization Guide

This comprehensive manual deals with a wide range of scientific and clinical issues relating to child, adult, and traveller immunization. Information is provided on vaccine safety, immunization recommendations, and specific vaccines and diseases.

Author: Public Health Agency of Canada

Published: 2006

The Case for Childhood Immunization

This evidence-based, 16-page paper documents the many benefits of fully immunizing children, including health and financial benefits.

Author: PATH

Published: 2002

Childhood Immunisation

Comprehensive, up-to-date, and accurate information on vaccines, disease, and immunization in the United Kingdom. The site includes frequently asked questions, general information on immunization, and specific information on childhood immunizations.

Author: United Kingdom Department of Health, National Health Service

Childhood Immunization: A Worthwhile Investment

This attractive PowerPoint show is an immunization advocacy tool designed to be adapted for different situations. Presenters are encouraged to insert their organizational logo, add or subtract pages, substitute images, or revise the text, depending …

Author: PATH

Published: 2003

Childhood Immunization Support Program

This site offers information on vaccine and immunization programs at the American Academy of Pediatrics and includes video and text resources for parents. Resources include frequently asked questions for families, immunization information for …

Author: American Academy of Pediatrics

Childhood Immunization: What You Need to Know

Information for parents and health care workers about diseases and vaccines, extensive questions and answers, and charts comparing disease risk versus vaccine risk.

Author: PATH

Published: 2004

Childhood Vaccinations

This audio segment on the safety and necessity of childhood vaccination features guests Dr. Louis Cooper of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Barbara Fisher of the National Vaccine Information Center.

Author: Talk of the Nation, National Public Radio

Published: 1999

Communicating with Patients About Immunization

This comprehensive kit is designed to help healthcare providers discuss immunization with their patients. The kit provides accessible information on everything from immunization recommendations to common questions and concerns.

Author: National Network for Immunization Information

Published: 2000

Diarrhea in Children: An Interface Between Developing and Developed Countries

This article, published in The Lancet, discusses diarrheal disease in children in the developed and developing worlds, prevention and treatment options, and what we can learn from looking at diarrheal disease in developed and …

Author: Thapar N, Sanderson IR

Published: 2004

DirectoryKids.com

This website was designed with kids in mind and provides links to organizations that provide resources on topics related to childhood immunizations.

Author: DirectoryKids.com

Do Not Become Complacent About Immunization

This article warns of the danger of not vaccinating children in light of lower awareness of the consequences of diseases that can be prevented through immunization.

Author: KidsGrowth

Early Childhood Diarrhea Predicts Impaired School Performance

Published in Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal, this article documents the effects of early childhood diarrhea (ECD) on later school readiness and performance and hence potential long-term human and economic costs of ECD, which warrant …

Author: Lorentz B, Soares AM, Moore SR, et al.

Published: 2006

Early Thimerosal Exposure and Neuropsychological Outcome at 7 and 10 Years

Investigators assessed neurological outcomes by testing more than 1,000 children aged 7 to 10 years and determined that early exposure to mercury from thimerosal-containing vaccines was not associated with deficits in neuropsychological functioning. …

Author: Thompson W, Price C, Goodson B, et al.

Published: 2007

Estimating Child Mortality Due to Diarrhea in Developing Countries: A Meta-Analysis Review

Published in The Bulletin of the World Health Organization, this study provides estimates of diarrhea mortality at country, regional, and global levels and discusses interventions to reduce childhood mortality caused by diarrheal disease.

Author: Boschi-Pinto C, Velebit L, Shibuya K

Published: 2008

Evaluating Immunization Information on the Web

This website provides tips on how to evaluate information on the internet regarding diseases and vaccines.

Author: National Network for Immunization Information

Every Child by Two

This organization, founded by Former First Lady of the United States Rosalynn Carter and Former First Lady of Arkansas Betty Bumpers, focuses on reducing infant mortality through timely immunization.

Author: Every Child by Two

Facts and Myths About Immunization

A resource for frequently asked questions that aim to establish facts and myths on immunizing your children.

Author: KidsHealth, Nemours Foundation

Facts for Life: Immunization

These fact sheets provide information about vaccination for families and communities.

Author: UNICEF

Hepatitis B Vaccination Coverage among Asian and Pacific Islander Children—United States

A paper by the Hepatitis B Task Force, Focus on Asian Pacific Islanders project of Asian American & Pacific Islander Health Promotion, Inc. This was published in the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly …

Author: Jenkins C, Roddy M, Stewart L, Hurie M, Millen J

Published: 2000

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