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Topic: Childhood immunization
Total results with these characteristics: 56
- 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
- Africa Routine Immunization System Essentials Project: Technical Resources
The three-year Africa Routine Immunization System Essentials (ARISE) project, which ended in November 2012, worked to build the evidence base on what drives improvements in routine immunization in Africa. Findings from the project's work complement …
Author: JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.
- 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
- 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 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
- The Childhood Immunization Schedule
This fact sheet explains how the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention develops their recommended childhood immunization schedule and provides answers to several frequently asked questions about the schedule. This document is intended for …
Author: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Published: 2012
- The Childhood Immunization Schedule and Safety: Stakeholder Concerns, Scientific Evidence, and Future Studies
This report provides a comprehensive examination of the United States' childhood immunization schedule. The committee convened to prepare this report was tasked with identifying research approaches, methodologies, and study designs that could …
Author: Institute of Medicine
Published: 2013
- 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
- Clear Answers & Smart Advice About Your Baby’s Shots
Written by pediatrician and author Ari Brown, MD, this six-page handout addresses the concerns of vaccine-hesitant parents, including vaccine safety, autism, and alternative vaccination schedules.
Author: Brown A
Published: 2012
- 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
- The Cornerstone of Public Health
This fact sheet makes the case for why vaccines are a critical, cost-effective investment for improving global health and saving children's lives.
Author: PATH
Published: 2012
- 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
- 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 for Life: Immunization
These fact sheets provide information about vaccination for families and communities.
Author: UNICEF
- Finding the Final Fifth: Inequalities in Immunisation
Despite global progress, there is still a long way to go until the full benefits of immunization are enjoyed by all children. In 2010, almost one in five children – nearly 20 million – did not receive the most basic vaccinations that all …
Author: Save the Children
Published: 2012
- Fragile Lives - Immunization at Risk
Hailed as "the greatest public health success story of all time," today childhood immunization faces obstacles never seen before. While immunization still saves three million young lives each year, millions more could be saved if there were enough …
Author: PATH, Barraclough Productions
Published: 2004
- Frequently Asked Questions About Immunization
A resource for frequently asked questions that aim to establish facts and myths on immunizing your children.
Author: KidsHealth, Nemours Foundation
- Global Immunization Data
This document provides an overview of global immunization coverage in 2011 based on the latest World Health Organization and United Nations Children's Fund estimates. It includes data on deaths averted due to immunization in general, …
Author: World Health Organization, United Nations Children's Fund
Published: 2012
- Global Routine Vaccination Coverage, 2009
This article, published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, summarizes global routine vaccination coverage during the period of 2000 to 2009 and progress toward achieving Global Immunization Vision and Strategy goals developed in 2005 by the …
Author: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Published: 2010
- 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
- Immunisation for All: No Child Left Behind
This report identifies country-level strategies to reach the one in five children that are missing out on basic vaccinations. It also identifies factors at the global level that will help to create a more conducive environment for countries to …
Author: Save the Children
Published: 2012
- Immunization
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
- Immunization Information for Parents
Help for parents with immunization decision-making and evaluating related information on the web.
Author: National Network for Immunization Information

