Reference books		Publications for parents
Periodicals		Nonfiction books

Periodicals

AAP News This monthly newspaper from the American Academy of Pediatrics contains information about AAP's immunization recommendations, national vaccine issues, and many other topics related to child health. Call (866) 843-2271 to subscribe to the paper version, which also includes an online subscription.

Emerging Infectious Diseases This electronic journal is published monthly by the National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It represents the scientific communications component of CDC's efforts against the threat of emerging infections. The journal relies on a broad international authorship base and is rigorously peer-reviewed by independent reviewers from all over the world. Visit the journal's website, to sign up for free electronic delivery.

Global Immunization News (GIN) GIN is a monthly report of Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) on national and international immunization issues produced by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Infectious Diseases in Children (IDC) IDC, published by SLACK Inc., is a monthly newspaper containing information about a wide range of topics on infectious disease in children and always contains a significant amount of information about childhood immunization issues. Pediatricians can receive it free. If you're not a pediatrician, visit the website to sign up for free email delivery. For subscription information, call (800) 257-8290.

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) MMWR is a weekly CDC publication that contains recommendations and information on vaccine-preventable diseases and a wide variety of other public health topics. It is available via the Internet free of charge or in a hard copy from the Massachusetts Medical Society. To subscribe to the mailed version, call (800) 843-6356. To sign up for free electronic delivery, visit CDC's website.

Needle Tips IAC's 24-page semiannual publication is written for health professionals on issues related to all U.S.-recommended vaccinations. All content is reviewed by CDC for technical accuracy, with the exception of opinion pieces written by non-CDC authors. To read or download current and past issues of Needle Tips, visit IAC's website. Needle Tips is free for the asking but contributions are greatly appreciated and helps keep the publication circulating widely. To subscribe, fax your information to (651) 647-9131 or visit IAC's subscribe page.

Vaccinate Adults! IAC's 12-page semiannual publication is written for adult medicine health professionals on issues related to all U.S.-recommended vaccinations for adults. The entire publication is reviewed by CDC for technical accuracy, with the exception of opinion pieces written by non-CDC authors. To read or download current or past issues of Vaccinate Adults, visit IAC's website. Vaccinate Adults! is free for the asking but contributions are greatly appreciated and helps keep the publication circulating widely. To subscribe, fax your information to (651) 647-9131 or visit IAC's subscribe page.

Vaccinate Women IAC's 12-page annual publication is written for OB/GYNs and others who provide health care to women. Vaccinate Women includes camera-ready materials for patients and providers, "Ask the Experts," and many more resources. To read or download current or past issues of Vaccinate Women, visit IAC's website. To subscribe, fax your information to (651) 647-9131 or visit IAC's subscribe page.

Vaccine Vaccine is a journal for those interested in vaccines and vaccination. It serves as an interface between academics, those in research and development, and workers in the field. Relevant topics range from basic research to applications, safety and legislation. To subscribe, submit online order form directly or print out and mail to: Customer Service Department, 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32887-4800; email: usjcs@elsevier.com US Customers: Toll Free: (877) 839-7126.

Weekly Epidemiological Record The WER serves as an instrument for the rapid and accurate dissemination of epidemiological information on cases and outbreaks of diseases of public health importance. WER is published weekly by the World Health Organization and can be downloaded free of charge at: www.who.int/wer. For information on subscription to the printed edition, visit the WHO Periodicals site or use the mail address: World Health Organization, WHO Press, 20 Avenue Appia, CH-1211 Geneva 27; Fax: (+4122) 791 48 57. An e-mail subscription service exists, which provides by electronic mail the table of contents of the WER, together with other short epidemiological bulletins. To subscribe, send a message to listserv@who.int. The subject field should be left blank and the body of the message should contain only the words: subscribe wer-reh. A request for confirmation will be sent in reply.

This page was reviewed on January 25, 2008