RESOURCES
Vaccinations for Adults
A one-page sheet listing all the vaccinations adults need.
Vaccinations Needed During Pregnancy
A list of the vaccinations you need during your pregnancy.
Addressing Vaccination Anxiety in Adolescents and Adults: Strategies for Vaccine Recipients and Caregivers
This 1-page handout, designed for vaccine recipients and caregivers, describes strategies that can be followed before, during, and after the vaccination visit to improve the vaccination experience for adolescents and adults. Several useful resources are also listed.
Vaccination on the Go – What You Should Know
Provides all parents with reliable information about the science, safety, and importance of vaccines and the diseases they prevent. From The Vaccine Education Center at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the app is available for Android and Apple devices.
Partner Resources
Learn more about what vaccines are recommended for adults and talk to your healthcare professional about which vaccines are right for you. A Spanish version is also available.
The latest vaccine information for international travel. Browse the resources, or select your destination from the list and get health information for that location, including vaccination requirements.
Up-to-date information about vaccination services in your area is brought to you by the Department of Health & Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Boston Children’s Hospital. Note: As of December 2023, the site is offering location information only for COVID-19 and influenza vaccines.
You have a job, family, mortgage, and to keep you busy, but don’t forget about your health. This 52-page handbook (PDF) from the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia can help. This handbook is your reminder of the importance of vaccines for your health and provides practical information about the vaccines adults need, the diseases they prevent, and who should get them. Also consider subscribing to the Parents PACK email newsletter, for you and your children. A Spanish version is also available.
The history of vaccines, a project by The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Also see their blog, which puts current events in a historical perspective.
Visit this blog to discuss the importance of vaccines and hot topics related to immunization, hosted by Vaccinate Your Family.
The Right Thing to Do: Serogroup B
Learn facts about serogroup B meningococcal vaccination.