Immunization Resource Guide

This compilation of evidence-based recommendations, tools, and resources has been created to assist providers and other healthcare professionals who promote or provide vaccinations in varied settings. Each section of the resource guide is divided by consumer and healthcare team and contains fact sheets, tool kits, and helpful resources.

Fact Sheets | Consumers

Tips for Locating Old Immunization Records – Immunization records often are needed for entry into childcare, schools, camps, and new jobs, as well as travel abroad. If you are seeing a new healthcare provider, you will need this information to ensure you receive proper medical care. This document contains ideas to help you pull together old immunization records.
Vaccinations for Adults — You’re never too old to get vaccinated! | (Spanish Version) – Getting vaccinated is a lifelong, life protecting job. Consult with your provider to ensure all vaccinations are received.
Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) – Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) are information sheets produced by the CDC that explain both the benefits and risks of a vaccine-to-vaccine recipients.
10 Reasons to Get Vaccinated
Immunization Word Search
Vaccine Triple Play

Fact Sheets | Providers & Healthcare Team

Adult Vaccination for Healthcare Professionals Home
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) General Best Guidance for Immunization – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends routine vaccination to prevent seventeen vaccine-preventable diseases that occur in infants, children, adolescents, or adults. This report provides information for clinicians and other health care providers about concerns that commonly arise when vaccinating persons of various ages.
Chronic Diseases and Immunizations
Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) – Check your supply of VISs against this list. If you have outdated VISs, get current versions.
How I Recommend Vaccination Video Series – These videos explain the importance of vaccination, how to effectively address questions about vaccine safety and effectiveness, and how clinicians routinely recommend same day vaccination to their patients.
How to Administer Multiple Intramuscular Vaccines to Adults During One Visit
Notification of Vaccination Letter Template

Before administering any vaccines, give the patient copies of all pertinent Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) and make sure he/she understands the risks and benefits of the vaccine(s). Always provide or update the patient’s personal record card.