Publications:
Parents' Guide to Childhood Immunizations
The 64-page guide, updated in 2010, offers a quick read on childhood diseases and the vaccines that protect children from them.
Three Ways to Read This Guide:
- Read online
- Order a printed booklet
- Download a printer-friendly version
Read or Download the 2010 Parents' Guide
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- 32-page booklet
[PDF - 9.3MB] (compliant) !WARNING: LARGE FILE - Part 1 – Childhood Diseases and the Vaccines that Prevent Them [PDF - 2.9 MB] (compliant)
- Part 2 – Before, During and After the Immunization Office Visit [PDF - 2.0 MB] (compliant)
- Part 3 – How Vaccines Work & Risks and Benefits of Vaccination [PDF -1.8 MB] (compliant)
- Part 4 – Frequently Asked Questions [PDF - 1.4 MB] (compliant)
- Part 5 – Summary of Childhood Vaccine-Preventable Diseases [PDF -706 KB] (compliant)
- Appendix [PDF - 274 KB] (compliant)
Order a Booklet
- Scroll the Online Publications Order Form until you reach the section labeled "Other Materials."
- Find "Parents Guide to Childhood Immunization, 2010" (Order number 21-1013) and type in the number of copies.
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Content last reviewed on November 2, 2010
Content Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases