Vaccines | Ingredients | Interpreting | Translation
Vaccine Resources
CDC Pink Book
The Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, the "Pink Book," provides physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals with the most comprehensive information on routinely used vaccines and the diseases they prevent.
Ingredients In Vaccines
Vaccine Ingredients: FAQ - from the Academy of Pediatrics
Vaccine Ingredients: Thimerosal - from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia-Includes a link to Dr. Paul Offit's video series, Talking about Vaccines.
Vaccine Ingredients- from the Department of Homeland Services
Interpreting | Translation
NYSDOH Immunization Website
Immunization Requirements for school entrance/attendance are available in the following languages: Spanish, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Haitian, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Urdu, and Yiddish
Immunize.org
The CDC Pink Book recommends Immunize.org as a translation resource.
Quick Chart of Vaccine-Preventable Disease Terms in Multiple Languages
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP): Abbreviations Vaccines
Acronyms for Vaccines Included in the Immunization Schedules for Children, Adolescents, and Adults.
Minnesota Department of Health VaxRef
The Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota IT Services developed VaxRef to translate immunization records. The application is intended for use by people who want to translate their immunization records, health care professionals needing help with translating immunization records, or community organizations translating immunization records. Please view the full disclaimer at the bottom of the VaxRef webpage.
Vaccines for Children Programs
CDC Vaccines for Children Program (VFC)
The VFC program is a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of the inability to pay.
CDC Combination Vaccines
Combination vaccines reduce the number of shots your child needs while protecting against the same number of serious diseases.
NYSDOH Vaccines for Children Program
A federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to eligible children.
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