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Related Links
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Resources
Adolescent Immunization Initiative
A consortium of healthcare providers from multiple disciplines collaborating to raise immunization rates among older adolescents by establishing an immunization platform visit at 16 years of age.
For any adult interested in learning more about how to best protect themselves against vaccine preventable diseases—this resource provides the latest information and recommendations from the CDC as well as personal stories on adult immunization
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
Vaccination resources for adolescents and parents
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Includes helpful resources and materials on childhood immunization
Provides answers to common questions about human papillomavirus (HPV), a common cause of cervical and other types of cancer, and the vaccine that protects against it
American College Health Association (ACHA)
Disease information, communications tools, audio/visual elements, news releases, news coverage, vaccination clinic implementation kit and resources
American Medical Association (AMA)
Online resource for consumers seeking medical information, including a special section on adolescent health and influenza
American Social Health Association
Provides a comprehensive HPV and cervical cancer prevention resource center, offering updated disease and vaccine information, personal experiences, and support group information
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Provides links to information about vaccine-preventable diseases, specific to adolescents
Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition
Features interactive, in-depth information about influenza vaccination; includes the Influenza Risk Calculator, which allows people to instantly determine whether they should receive an influenza vaccine
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Provides complete, up-to-date, and reliable information about vaccines to parents and healthcare professionals, including videos, informational tear sheets, and information on all vaccines
Website designed to empowers teens to take a deeper stake in their own health and wellness. Includes frequently asked questions on VPDs and vaccination as well as tips on healthy choices and information on a range of wellness issues.
Vaccines.gov, Flu.gov, and HHS.gov
Provides important vaccination information for healthcare professionals, including background information on vaccine-preventable diseases, resource materials, and links to state immunization information
Making the choice to immunize yourself or your family against infectious diseases requires careful consideration. And facts that are grounded in science can give you the answers you seek so you can make your own decisions. factual information provided by Sanofi Pasteur.
This publication highlights practical strategies to help healthcare organizations increase Tdap vaccination rates.
Meningitis Foundation of America
Provides background information on meningitis, personal experiences, and additional resources
Meningitis Research Foundation
Disease information and research regarding meningitis prevention activities and support groups.
National Association of School Nurses
Links to resources including HPV best practices, school located vaccination, and other immunization resources for children and adolescents.
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Offers a wide variety of information for healthcare professionals and consumers, including fact sheets, backgrounders, question and answer documents, personal experiences, and tip sheets.
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
Includes general and technical disease information, a summary of US incidence rates, and disease impact on adolescents and young adults.
National Immunization Survey (NIS)-Teen Data
Provides an overview of vaccination coverage at the US national level and by state and immunization action plan areas using results from the National Immunization Survey-Teen (NIS-TEEN). Adolescent/teens are age 13 through 17 years.
Up-to-date disease information, research news and resources for parents/providers.
National Meningitis Association
Includes up-to-date information related to meningococcal disease, including disease awareness and legislation activities, personal experiences, and resource materials.
National Network for Immunization Information
Offers health professionals, policy makers, the public, and the media up-to-date information related to immunization to help them understand the issues and make informed decisions
National Public Radio Interview with Dr. Jeanne Santoli, CDC
Pfizer developed website to arm parents with tools and information to help their teens grow and develop
Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine
Resources dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of adolescents.
Nemours
The History of Vaccines: Vaccines for Teenagers
The History of Vaccines is an informational, educational website created by The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, one of the oldest medical societies in the US.
Consortium of public and private entities, not-for-profits, and government agencies focused on improving adolescent health through prevention and immunization
US Department of Health and Human Services
Discusses immunization for all age groups, and includes links to general immunization information, the CDC childhood immunization schedule, and immunization laws
Immunize Nevada
Vaccines for Teens, a national program, is designed to help educate parents and their teens about the need to get vaccinated. This site offers information on meningitis, influenza, pertussis, and HPV, and is part of a larger effort to educate parents and teens on the dangers of these diseases and to encourage teens to take steps to protect themselves.