Educate the Parent or Patient

Reference
- Vaccine Information Statements(https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/current-vis.html)
- Find VISs translated into other languagesexternal icon
- Resources for educating parents about vaccines for adolescents
- HPV: Answering the Questions Parents May Have
- Sign up(https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/index.html) for e-mail alerts to be notified when VISs are updated

Job Aid
Health care personnel should be prepared to provide comprehensive vaccine information. Studies show:
- A strong recommendation from a health care provider is the single most important factor in determining whether or not someone gets vaccinated.
- People want clear and consistent information about vaccines.
Vaccine information statements (VISs) are information sheets produced by CDC that explain the benefits and risks of a vaccine. Federal law mandatespdf iconexternal icon that a VIS must be given:
- To anyone receiving a vaccine or to that person’s parent or caregiver
- Every time a dose of vaccine is administered, even if the patient has received that vaccine or VIS before
- Before administering the vaccine to allow time for questions
In addition, be sure to provide after-care instructionspdf iconexternal icon. These should include information on when to seek medical attention and strategies to decrease side effects such as injection site pain, fever, or fussiness.
Page last reviewed: May 7, 2019
Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases