Purpose
Access web-based trainings, videos, checklists, job-aids, and other resources for health care personnel who administer vaccines. Remember to always follow the most up-to-date guidelines in the Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit or recently dated materials.
Immunization Schedules
Get the current immunization schedules that have been approved by The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and adopted by the CDC Director.
Provider Schedules
Patient Friendly Schedules
Shared Clinical Decision-Making
The factsheets below can provide some more information about the ACIP's shared clinical decision-making recommendations, including related guidance, and implementation consideration.
Screening for Contraindications and Precautions
Immunize.org publishes screening checklists to screen patients for contraindications and precautions before vaccine administration. Using these printouts can help prevent adverse reactions.
Vaccine Preparation
Proper preparation is critical for maintaining the integrity of the vaccine during transfer from the vial to the syringe. This is critical for optimizing vaccine benefits and ensuring patient safety. Below you will find videos to help you with vaccine preparation.
Vaccine Administration
Each vaccine has a recommended administration route and site. Following these recommendations can help ensure vaccines are given in a manner that optimizes their effectiveness and decreases the risk of local reactions.
You Call the Shots Job-Aids
Vaccination Administration and Routes–Video Demonstrations
Coadministration
Documenting Vaccines
Find tools and guidance about accurately documenting vaccinations after administration.
Vaccine Storage and Handling
The CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit is a comprehensive guide that reflects best practices from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations, vaccine manufacturers product information, and scientific studies.
Web-Based Training Courses
CDC offers a variety of webcasts and self-study education and training programs for health care personnel related to immunization. The following courses focus on vaccine administration