Connect to basic sources of patient education and communication resources for healthcare professionals.
Patient Education
Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)
VISs are produced by CDC to explain both the benefits and risks of a vaccine to recipients.
- All VISs
- VIS Translations
Includes all available VIS translations; simply select the language of interest
Patient Handouts: Age-based
The following are examples of age-based resources to share with patients or parents.
Tip sheet for parents describing how to reduce fever, including medication dosages for various ages and weights of children.
- Also available in:
- Arabic
- Chinese-Simplified
- French
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
Vaccinations for Infants and Children, Age 0-10 Years
Covers all vaccinations for infants and children
- Also available in:
- Arabic
- Chinese-Simplified
- French
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
Vaccinations for Preteens and Teens
Covers all vaccinations for adolescents
- Also available in:
- Arabic
- Chinese-Simplified
- French
- Korean
- Russian
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
Vaccinations for Adults: You’re Never Too Old To Get Vaccinated! — English
One-page sheet describes vaccinations that adults need
- Also available in:
- Arabic
- Bosnian
- Chinese-Simplified
- Dari
- French
- Haitian Creole
- Kinyarwanda
- Korean
- Nepali
- Pashto
- Russian
- Somali
- Spanish
- Swahili
- Ukrainian
- Vietnamese
Patient Handouts: Vaccine Confidence
Immunize.org patient resources can be filtered by topic. Go to this page to find other handouts like these:
Vaccinations Are Safe: Explaining Why
Reviews the scientific evidence favoring routine vaccination, segmented by safety, components, compensation, the reasoning underlying vaccine policy, and other topics
Need Help Responding to Vaccine-Hesitant Parents?
A list of science-based materials available from respected organizations.
Evidence Shows Vaccines Unrelated to Autism
Co-authored with the Autism Science Foundation, this handout explains to parents why experts say vaccines do not cause autism
Patient Handouts: Q&As by Disease and Vaccine
The series of Questions and Answers handouts (examples below) are for those who want a bit more than the basic information about vaccines.
Influenza: Questions and Answers
Information about the disease and vaccines for patients and parents
Measles: Questions and Answers
Information about the disease and vaccines for patients and parents.
Varicella (Chickenpox): Questions and Answers
Information about the disease and vaccines for patients and parents
Vaccine Confidence & Addressing Concerns
Immunize.org has organized resources to address concerns about vaccines in its Vaccine Confidence & Addressing Concerns section. Select any topic on the menu below to locate the relevant resources.
Other Immunize.org Websites
Immunize.org maintains the following websites with information curated for the public:
VaccineInformation.org
Basic information for the public on routine and travel vaccines is available through the Diseases landing page.
LetsGetRealAboutVaccines.org
Information about child and teen vaccines and the diseases they prevent with content for families and healthcare professionals. Content also available in Spanish.
Patient Communication Strategies
There are techniques you can learn to talk with patients about vaccines more effectively. These webpages can give you more information about a few important ones
Trusted Messenger Program
Register to access free, short training modules to improve communication skills related to vaccination, with sections like “The Power of Presumptive Recommendations” and “How to Answer Any Question.” Free CME available.
Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy with Motivational Interviewing
This strategy leaves people feeling respected and more likely to consider recommendations.
Motivational Interviewing Scenarios
This PDF includes sample conversations to help build confidence.
Communicating More Effectively About Vaccines
Public Health Communication Collaborative
Sample messages include an explanation as to why they are effective.