Resources

RESOURCES

Vaccinations for Adults with Diabetes

A one-page sheet describing the vaccinations that adults with diabetes need.

Vaccinations Needed During Pregnancy

A list of the vaccinations you need during your pregnancy.

Vaccinations for Adults with HIV Infection

A one-page sheet describing the vaccines that adults with HIV infection need.

Vaccinations for Adults with Heart Disease

A one-page sheet with the vaccinations that adults with heart disease need.

Vaccinations for Adults with Lung Disease

A one-page sheet describing the vaccinations that adults with lung disease need.

Vaccinations for Men Who Have Sex with Men

A one-page sheet describing the vaccinations that adult men who have sex with men need.

Vaccinations for Adults without a Spleen

A one-page sheet describing the vaccinations that adults without a spleen need.

Vaccinations for Adults with Chronic Liver Disease or Infection

A one-page sheet describing the vaccines that adults with chronic liver disease or infection need.

HPV Vaccine: A Guide for Adults Ages 18–26 Years

FAQ and when to get the HPV vaccine, from Immunize.org.

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.

Fainting Related to Vaccination: What You Need to Know

Ways to reduce the risk of vaccination-related fainting.

Shot Schedules

Find out which shots adults need

Vaccination App

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

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Vaccine Information for Adults: There Are Vaccines You Need as an Adult

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.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Travelers’ Health

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.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Vaccines.gov

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.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Vaccines and Adults Handbook: A Lifetime of Health

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.

History of Vaccines
History of Vaccines

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.

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Shot of Prevention

Visit this blog to discuss the importance of vaccines and hot topics related to immunization, hosted by Vaccinate Your Family.

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