Immunization Information for Parents

Header: Childhood Immunization Information for Parents

The North Carolina Immunization Branch offers important information concerning your child's immunizations. Children in North Carolina are required to receive vaccinations against ten different diseases by the time they enroll in kindergarten.

Most vaccine-preventable diseases are rare in the United States due to the success of vaccinations. If we stopped vaccinating, diseases that are nearly under control today would return. More children would get sick and more would die.

Know what vaccines your child needs and keep them up-to-date.

Children:

2010 Childhood Immunization Schedule (For ages 0-6 years)
Catch-Up Immunization Schedule (For ages 4 months - 18 years)
Personal vaccine scheduler based on birth date: http://www2a.cdc.gov/nip/kidstuff/newscheduler_le/
Frequesntly Asked Questions about Childhood Immunizations
Frequently Asked Questions About Recent Changes to the NCIP (8/26/10)
Childhood Vaccines Q&A
North Carolina Immunization Program (NCIP)
Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program
NC School Entry Requirements - Parents Guide
Immunization Information for Child Care Centers

Adolescents:

2010 Adolescent Immunization Schedule (For ages 7-18 years)
Catch-Up Immunization Schedule (For ages 4 months - 18 years)
Pertussis (whooping cough) information
Meningococcal Meningitis Disease Information
Human papillomavirus (HPV) information
Immunizations for college-bound students
Crush the Cough poster

College/University Students:

Pregnant Women:

Vaccine Recommendations for Pregnant Women

Immunization Records:

Information on Specific Diseases:

Common Questions about Vaccines:

Facts about Thimerosal & Vaccines
Misconceptions about Immunizations (CDC)
CDC's Vaccine & Autism Site
The CDC has put together a short video to help answer the tough questions parents often ask about immunizations. You can watch the video here: http://www.cdc.gov/CDCTV/GetThePicture/index.html
Sound Advice from the American Academy of Pediatricians. Listen to pediatricians, researchers, advocates and parents discuss vaccines.

Additional Resources:

Vaccine Information Statements - these documents explain the benefits and risks of each vaccine
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
NC Immunization Rules & Laws
Exemptions for Immunizations

Public Service Announcements on Immunizations (you will need Windows Media Player to view the Spanish versions)

Vaccine Safety - Spanish

The Importance of Vaccines - Spanish

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Last Updated: September 2, 2010

The purpose of this web site is both educational and informative.
Personal medical advice should be sought from your local health department or physician.

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