Immunization Handouts - Vaccination Handouts
Here you will find an extensive listing of immunization handouts and vaccination handouts which were created by the Immunization Action Coalition. The listing of handouts is extensive and many of the immunization handouts and vaccination handouts are available in multiple languages and versions.Print immunization materials and vaccination materials listed alphabetically
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Administering Vaccines to Adults: Dose, route, site, needle size, and preparation - One-page reference table
Administering Vaccines: Dose, route, site, and needle size - One-page reference table
Admission orders for labor & delivery and newborn units to prevent hepatitis B virus (HBV) transmission - For HBsAg screening in labor and delivery units and hepatitis B immunization in newborn nurseries
After the shots... what to do if your child has discomfort - Explains to parents/guardians which reactions are normal and which need medical attention; includes dosage information on medications that reduce pain and fever. Translations: Spanish | Japanese | Turkish
After the shots... what to do if your child has discomfort (simplified) - Explains to parents/guardians which reactions are normal and which need medical attention. Translations: Spanish| Arabic| Chinese | French | Korean| Russian | Vietnamese
All kids need hepatitis B shots! - Brochure that tells parents all children 0–18 years old need hepatitis B shots. Translations: Spanish | Arabic | Chinese | French | Hmong | Korean | Russian | Tagalog | Vietnamese
Are you 11-19 years old? Then you need to be vaccinated against these serious diseases! - Covers all vaccinations for teenagers. Translations: Spanish | Arabic | Chinese | French | Korean | Russian | Vietnamese
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Before you vaccinate adults, consider their "H-A-L-O"! - Easy-to-use chart for adult vaccination
Brief introduction to hepatitis B for parents of adopted children - Information and resources for parents
Brief sex history questionnaire - Form for clinicians to follow when obtaining patient history
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Checklist for safe vaccine handling and storage - Twenty important things you can do to safeguard your vaccine supply
Chickenpox (Varicella): Questions and answers - Information about the disease and vaccines for patients and parents
Clear answers & smart advice about your baby's shots - This piece, written by Dr. Ari Brown, gives clear answers to parents' questions about vaccines.
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Declination of H1N1 influenza vaccination - Form for healthcare worker signature and date, lists important reasons for H1N1 influenza vaccination and consequences of vaccine refusal
Declination of seasonal influenza vaccination - Form for healthcare worker signature and date, lists important reasons for annual influenza vaccination and consequences of vaccine refusal. Translation: Spanish
Diphtheria: Questions and answers - Information about the disease and vaccines for patients and parents
Do I need any vaccinations today? - Two-page screening questionnaire for adult patients to find out about what shots they need
Do not unplug sticker - Sticker for clinic refrigerators
Do you spend too much time fishing for practical vaccine information? - Subscribe to IAC Express, weekly email immunization information for health professionals
Does your patient have chronic hepatitis B?
Don't be guilty of these errors in vaccine storage and handling - Rundown of frequently reported errors
Don't take chances with your family's health - make sure you all get vaccinated against influenza every year! - Give this piece to patients/parents to inform them about influenza vaccine.
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Emergency response worksheet - What to do in case of a power failure
Every week hundreds of sexually active people get hepatitis B - Brochure for adults
Every year, thousands of people are infected with hepatitis B virus, including teens - Brochure for teens and parents
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The facts about using vaccine information sheets - One-page information sheet reviewing myths and truths about the use of VISs
First do no harm -- protect patients by making sure all staff receive yearly influenza vaccine! - Summary of CDC’s HICPAC / ACIP recommendations
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Give the birth dose...Hepatitis B vaccine at birth saves lives! - Open letter from IAC urging the following organizations to support the birth dose: ACIP, AAP, ACOG, NMA, National Asian Pacific Islander Task Force on Hepatitis B Prevention, AHA by Deborah L. Wexler, MD, Executive Director, Immunization Action Coalition
Give these people influenza vaccine! - One-page checklist to help you decide who to vaccinate
Guide to contraindications and precautions to commonly used adult vaccines - One-page table listing contraindications and precautions
Guide to contraindications and precautions to commonly used vaccines - Two-page reference table listing contraindications and precautions
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Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib): Questions and answers - Information about the disease and vaccines for patients and parents
Healthcare personnel vaccination recommendations - Recommendations in brief
Hepatitis A: Questions and answers - Information about the disease and vaccines for patients and parents
Hepatitis A and B vaccines... be sure your patient gets the correct dose! - Recommended child and adult dosages of licensed hepatitis A and B vaccines
Hepatitis A, B, C: Learn the differences - One-page table explaining the differences
Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease. Vaccination can protect you! - Brochure for all ages
Hepatitis B information for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders - How to prevent hepatitis B and take care of yourself if you have chronic disease
Hepatitis B: Questions and answers - Information about the disease and vaccines for patients and parents
Hepatitis B shots are recommended for all new babies - Brochure for parents of newborns. Translations: Spanish | Arabic | Chinese | French | Korean | Russian | Vietnamese
Hepatitis B and the healthcare worker - How to protect healthcare workers, includes post-exposure prophylaxis guidelines and new Q & A's
Hepatitis B Facts: Testing and vaccination - List of high-risk groups, interpretation of the hepatitis B panel, and a glossary of hepatitis B terminology
Hepatitis B and A vaccines are imperative for families adopting from abroad
Hospitals and doctors sued for failing to immunize - Seven lawsuits against physicians and hospitals
Hospitals and doctors sued for failing to protect newborns from HBV transmission - Rundown of cases
How to administer IM and SC injections - Two-sided information sheet with illustrations
How to administer IM and SC injections to adults - One-page information sheet with illustrations
Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Questions and answers - Information about the disease and vaccine for patients and parents
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IAC superheroes poster - IAC's promotional poster in color
IAC superheroes coloring page - Fun for kids coloring page
IAC's online directory of immunization resources - Flyer promoting IAC's online directory of immunization resources
If you have chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection... - How to take care of yourself if you are chronically infected with HBV. Translations: Turkish
If you have hepatitis C, which vaccinations do you need? - One-page sheet describes vaccinations that HCV-positive adults need.
If you have HIV infection, which vaccinations do you need? - Visual table of shots recommended for HIV-infected adults.
If you, your parents, or your children were born in any of these places... - Encourages testing and vaccination. Translations: Spanish | Chinese | Russian | Vietnamese
Immunizations for babies -- A guide for parents - Picture of the shot schedule. Translations: Spanish | Arabic | Chinese | French | Korean | Russian | Vietnamese
Influenza: Questions and answers - Information about the disease and vaccines for patients and parents
Influenza vaccine products for the 2009-2010 influenza season - Information about influenza vaccine products, seasonal and H1N1, available in the U.S. during 2009-2010
It's federal law! You must give your patients current Vaccine Information Sheets - Everything you need to know about VISs
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Maintaining the cold chain during transport - Instructions for handling vaccines
Management of chronic hepatitis B in adults
Measles: Questions and answers - Information about the disease and vaccines for patients and parents
Medical errors put infants at risk for chronic HBV infection--six case reports - Rundown of six cases
Medical management of vaccine reactions in adult patients - Table describes procedures to follow if various reactions occur in adult patients, includes supply list
Medical management of vaccine reactions in children and teens - Table describes procedures to follow if various reactions occur in children and teens, includes supply list
Meningococcal: Questions and answers - Information about the disease and vaccines for patients and parents
MMR vaccine does not cause autism - Rundown of studies that refute any connection between MMR and autism
Mumps: Questions and answers - Information about the disease and vaccines for patients and parents
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Notification of vaccination letter - Form letter to primary care clinic
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Pertussis: Questions and answers - Information about the disease and vaccines for patients and parents
Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV): CDC answers your questions - One-page Q&A, with a table about revaccination
Pneumococcus: Questions and answers - Information about the disease and vaccines for patients and parents
Polio: Questions and answers - Information about the disease and vaccines for patients and parents
Protect yourself against hepatitis A and hepatitis B: A guide for gay and bisexual men - Brochure for men who have sex with men. Translations: Spanish | Turkish
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Questions frequently asked about hepatitis B - Four pages of commonly asked questions. Translations: Spanish
Questions parents ask about baby shots - Brochure about childhood vaccination. Translations: Spanish | Arabic | Chinese | French | Korean | Russian | Vietnamese
Quick chart of vaccine-preventable disease terms in multiple languages - Two-page table displays most of the vaccine-preventable disease terms in 16 languages
Quiz #1: Immunization - Nine true/false questions for clinic staff
Quiz # 2: Vaccine administration - Twelve true/false questions for clinic staff
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Rabies: Questions and Answers - Information about the disease and vaccines for patients and parents
Reliable sources of immunization information - Brochure listing IAC’s top choices for reliable information (10/08)
Rotavirus: Questions and answers - Information about the disease and vaccines for patients and parents
Rubella: Questions and answers - Information about the disease and vaccines for patients and parents
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Sample vaccine policy statement - This vaccine policy statement is for providers to give to patients and parents. This statement is also available in Word format so you may modify it to make it into your practice's own strong statement of support for vaccines.
Screening questionnaire for adult immunization - Form your patients fill out to help you evaluate which vaccines can be given at that day's visit, includes information sheet for professionals. Translations: Spanish | Arabic | Chinese | French | Korean | Russian | Vietnamese
Screening questionnaire for child and teen immunization - Form your patients fill out to help you evaluate which vaccines can be given at that day's visit, includes information sheet for professionals. Translations: Spanish | Arabic | Chinese | French | Korean | Russian | Vietnamese
Screening questionnaire for injectable influenza vaccination - Form your patients fill out to help you evaluate if influenza vaccine can be given at that day's visit, includes information sheet for professionals
Translation: Spanish
Screening questionnaire for intranasal influenza vaccination - Form your patients fill out to help you evaluate if influenza vaccine can be given at that day's visit, includes information sheet for professionals. Translation: Spanish
Seek emergency medical care if you or a family member shows the signs below - a life could be at risk! - This piece, written for parents and the public, is about influenza warning signs for complications of influenza.
Shingles (Zoster): Questions and answers - Information about the disease and vaccine for patients and parents
Should you be vaccinated against hepatitis A? - Use this questionnaire to assess your patients' risk factors. Translation: Spanish
Should you be vaccinated against hepatitis B? - Use this questionnaire to assess your patients' risk factors. Translation: Spanish
Skills checklist for immunization - Source: California Department of Health Services
Standing orders for administering DTaP vaccine to children younger than 7 years - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate children under 7 who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering hepatitis A vaccine to adults - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate adults who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering hepatitis A vaccine to children and adolescents - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate children and teens who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering hepatitis B vaccine to adults - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate adults who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering hepatitis B vaccine to children and teens - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate children and teens who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering Hib vaccine to children and teens - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate children and teens who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to adults - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate adults who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to children and teens - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate children and teens who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering inactivated poliovirus vaccine to children and teens - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate children and teens who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent vaccines - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate children and adults who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering seasonal influenza vaccine to adults - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate adults who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering seasonal influenza vaccine to children and teens - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate children and teens who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering MMR vaccine to adults - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate adults who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering MMR vaccine to child and teens - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate children and teens who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering meningococcal vaccine to adults - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate adults who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering meningococcal vaccine to children and teens - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate children and teens who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV7) to children - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate children who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV) to children and teens - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate children and teens who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering pneumococcal vaccine to adults - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate adults who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering rotavirus vaccine to infants - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate infants who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering Td/Tdap vaccine to adults - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate adults who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering Td/Tdap vaccine to children ages 7 years and older - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate children and teens who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering varicella (chickenpox) vaccine to adults - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate adults who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering varicella (chickenpox) vaccine to children and teens - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate children and teens who meet any of the criteria on this form
Standing orders for administering zoster vaccine to adults - Eligible health professionals may vaccinate adults who meet any of the criteria on this form
States report hundreds of medical errors in perinatal hepatitis B prevention - Results from IAC's surveys
Suggested supplies checklist for adult immunization clinic - One-page form, lists vaccines, VISs, supplies, and emergency kit
Suggested supplies checklist for immunization clinics - One-page form, lists vaccines, VISs, supplies, and emergency kit
Suggestions to improve your immunization services - For use in both pediatric and adult health settings
Summary of recommendations for adult immunization - Three-page reference table on appropriate use, scheduling, and contraindications of adult vaccines
Summary of recommendations for childhood and adolescent immunization - Three-page reference table on appropriate use, scheduling, and contraindications of childhood vaccines
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Temperature log for vaccines: Celsius - Four-page Celsius temperature log to post on your refrigerator
Temperature log for vaccines: Fahrenheit - Four-page Fahrenheit temperature log to post on your refrigerator
Tetanus: Questions and answers - Information about the disease and vaccines for patients and parents
Translation of vaccine-related terms into English - Table to help providers interpret vaccination records from other countries
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Unprotected Babies: Two more infants chronically infected with hepatitis B virus . . . the medical errors continue - Summary of cases
Unusual cases of hepatitis B virus transmission - Rundown of cases
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Vaccinations for adults -- you're never too old to get immunized! - Table covering all adult vaccinations. Translations: Spanish | Arabic | Chinese | French | Korean | Russian | Vietnamese
Vaccine administration record for adults - Keep adult patients' immunization records in the front of their medical charts on this handy, one-page sheet
Vaccine administration record for children and teens - Keep children and teens' immunization records in the front of their medical charts on this handy, one-page sheet
Vaccine handling tips - Outdated or improperly stored vaccines won’t protect patients!
Vaccines and biologics used in U.S. and foreign markets - Table to help providers interpret vaccination records from other countries
Vaccines work! - CDC statistics demonstrate dramatic declines in vaccine-preventable diseases when compared with the pre-vaccine era
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What a wonderful web we've woven! - Flyer promoting www.immunize.org
What if you don't immunize your child? - Two-page brochure outlining the consequences of not immunizing your child
What the physician can do to help the child with chronic HBV infection
When do children and teens need vaccinations? - Picture of the shot schedule. Translations: Spanish | Arabic | Chinese | French | Korean | Russian | Vietnamese
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You are not alone! Information for young adults who are chronically infected with HBV - Article for teens with chronic HBV infection
Immunization Handouts - Vaccination Handouts: Source
Immunization Action Coalition - The immunization and vaccination-related resources found on this page were created and provided by the team at the Immunization Action Coalition. The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services. The Coalition also facilitates communication about the safety, efficacy, and use of vaccines within the broad immunization community of patients, parents, health care organizations, and government health agencies.
