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Information on immunizations for children, teens and adults, including general questions, research, and a vaccination schedule. Includes information about each vaccine, and answers to important questions, such as 'Are Vaccines Safe?' and 'Are Vaccines

Post-marketing safety surveillance program from the FDA and CDC that collects information about adverse events (side effects) that occur after the administration of US licensed vaccines. Reports are welcome from all concerned individuals.

Official U.S. government vaccination recommendations for traveling with children. Provided by the CDC, this site includes recommendations for traveling to specific countries.

Extensive information on the MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) immunizations, the diseases and the vaccination programme from a general practitioner.

Includes facts about vaccine preventable disease, vaccine safety, the immune system and how vaccines work, legal requirements, current vaccine recommendations and an article comparing the risks of each disease versus the vaccine that prevents the dise

Pediarix is a new 'super' vaccine that combines three immunizations into one, meaning your kids will need to get fewer shots.

A comprehensive site that provides up-to-date,science-based immunization information to parents, healthcare professionals, media, policymakers and the public. Includes state by state requirements and newsbriefs.

Objective information provided by Health Watch UK. [PDF]

Seven common misconceptions that anti-vaccine proponents use that can lead parents to question the wisdom of immunizing their children.

A summary of current research on the safety and benefits of immunizations, including information about anti-immunization activists and common deceptions used on the web.

Immunizations are an important way to protect your children from vaccine preventable illnesses and keep your kids healthy, with information on each vaccine (including Prevnar) and a program to create a custom vaccine schedule for your child.

Information on the risks and benefits of vaccines.

Offers a wide variety of resources, including international vaccine recommendations, adverse event reporting, training, and information on numerous specific vaccine-preventable diseases such as plague, cholera, rabies, and rotavirus.

Offers unbiased information to the public and health professionals on all aspects of childhood immunisation against infectious diseases.

A partnership dedicated to ensuring that all children have equal access to vaccines to prevent illness and death from vaccine preventable illnesses.

Raises awareness of the importance of getting children fully immunized by the time they are two years old by educating health care workers and the general public. Includes a list of 'barriers' to immunization and their solutions.

This program from Bill and Melinda Gates works to ensure that all children receive the full benefits of new, lifesaving vaccines. Resources include general information about vaccines, advocacy and financing of immunization programs.

Information about immunizations and the diseases they protect against, plus links to information and community resources regarding vaccines.

Offers answers to questions about vaccine safety and effectiveness, including why your baby needs to be vaccinated, and reviews the current recommended immunization schedule.

A review and debunking of an anti-vaccine proponent, with information on the effects of reducing immunization rates of pertussis and measles and the false link between DTP and SIDS.