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Vaccine-Preventable Deaths Reach New Low in U.S. Growing Number of U.S. Kids Not Getting Needed Vaccinations U.S. Flu Vaccine Plentiful: CDC

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Inquiries of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) responds to inquiries from the general public and health care professionals on research conducted by the CDC in the areas of en... Details > List reviewed web resources National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) (established spring 2007) replaces the name National Immunization Program (NIP). NCIRD is an interdisciplinary immunization progra... Details > List reviewed web resources American Academy of Family Physicians   The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), originally the American Academy of General Practice, was founded in 1947 and has chapters in all States. Its purpose is to represent the interests of... Details > List reviewed web resources Immunization Action Coalition   The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance... Details > List reviewed web resources National Foundation for Infectious Diseases   The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) was founded in 1973 as a nonprofit public organization dedicated to research in prevention and education about infectious diseases. NFID seeks t... Details > List reviewed web resources National Vaccine Injury Compensation On October 1, 1988, the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-660) created the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). The VICP was established to ensure an adequat... Details > List reviewed web resources Pan American Health Organization   The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), was formerly known as the International Sanitary Bureau. It is composed of 35 mem... Details > List reviewed web resources World Health Organization   The World Health Organization (WHO) came into being on April 7, 1948 when the 26th United Nations member ratified its Constitution. The objective of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highes... Details > List reviewed web resources