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The Pink Book: Appendices
Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases
UPDATED 10th Edition, Second Printing (March 2008)
On This Page:
- Appendix A: Schedules and Recommendationsupdated
- Appendix B: Vaccines
- Appendix C: Vaccine Storage & Handling
- Appendix D: Vaccine Administration
- Appendix E: Vaccine Information Statements
- Appendix F: Vaccine Safety
- Appendix G: Data and Statistics
- Appendix H: Standards
- Appendix I: Immunization Resources
Note: Each appendix is offered as a full set or in its individual components.
Appendix A: Schedules and Recommendations
Entire Appendix A in .pdf format (3.55MB) 
updated
Appendix A by section (below): updated
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Childhood Immunization Schedule 2009 (0-6 years)
new Jan 2, 2009
Childhood Immunization Schedule 2009 (7-18 years) new Jan 2, 2009
Childhood Immunization Schedule 2009 (Catch-Up) new Jan 2, 2009 - Adult Immunization Schedule 2007-2008
- Recommended Minimum Ages and Intervals
- Summary of Recommendations for Childhood & Adolescent Immunization (exit)
- Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization (exit)
- Antibody-Live Vaccine Interval Table
- Healthcare Worker Vaccination Recommendations (exit)
- Immunization of Immunocompromised Patients Table
Appendix B: Vaccines
Entire Appendix B in .pdf format (3.45MB) updated
Appendix B by section (below): updated
- U.S. Vaccines
- Selected Discontinued Vaccines
- Vaccine Excipient and Media Summary, by Excipient
- Vaccine Excipient and Media Summary, by Vaccine
- Latex in Vaccine Packaging
- Thimerosal Content in Some U.S. Licensed Vaccines (exit)
- Pediatric/VFC Vaccine Price List
- Adult Vaccine Price List
- Influenza Vaccine Price List
- Translations of Foreign-Language Terms
Appendix C: Vaccine Storage & Handling
Entire Appendix C in .pdf format (3.21MB) updated
Appendix C by section (below): updated
- Vaccine Storage & Handling Recommendations
- Manufacturer Quality Control Phone Numbers
- Checklist for Safe Vaccine Handling and Storage (exit)
- Vaccine Handling Tips (exit)
- Sample Refrigerator Warning Signs
- Storage and Handling Toolkit
Appendix D: Vaccine Administration
Entire Appendix D in .pdf format (2.9MB) updated
Appendix D by section (below): updated
- Vaccine Administration Guidelines
- Skills Checklist for Pediatric Immunization
- Immunization Site Maps
- Injectable Vaccine Administration: Birth-6 Years
- Injectable Vaccine Administration: 7-18 Years
- Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions (Children) (exit)
- Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions (Adults) (exit)
- Comforting Restraint for Immunizations
Appendix E: Vaccine Information Statements
Entire Appendix E in .pdf format (732KB) updated
Appendix E by section (below): updated
- "It's Federal Law!" (exit)
- Instructions for Use of VISs
- How to Get Vaccine Information Statements
- VIS Questions and Answers
- CDC's Vaccine Information Statement Webpage
Appendix F: Vaccine Safety
Entire Appendix F in .pdf format (1.13MB) updated
Appendix F by section (below): updated
- The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
- Table of Reportable Events Following Vaccination (exit)
- Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) Form (exit)
- The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)
- The VICP Vaccine Injury Table (exit)
Appendix G: Data and Statistics
Entire Appendix G in .pdf format (1.22MB) updated
Appendix G by section (below): updated
- Reported Cases & Deaths from Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: 1950-2007
- Impact of Vaccines in the 20th & 21st Centuries
- Vaccine Coverage Levels: 1962-2006
Appendix H: Standards
Entire Appendix H in .pdf format (1.69MB) updated
Appendix H by section (below): updated
- Standards for Child & Adolescent Immunization Practices
- Standards for Adult Immunization Practices
- Essential Public Health Services
- Adult Immunization Summary of the National Vaccine Advisory Committee Report, JAMA 1994;272:1133-7
Appendix I: Immunization Resources
Entire Appendix I in .pdf format (617KB) updated
Appendix I by section (below): updated
- National Immunization Program Contact Information
- IAC Online Directory of Immunization Resources (exit)
- Sample IAC Print Materials
- IAC Express Information Sheet (exit)
- "Immunization Techniques" Video Order Form
- State and Local Immunization Program Manager List
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This page last modified on January 2, 2009
Content last reviewed on March 28, 2008
Content Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
Content last reviewed on March 28, 2008
Content Source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases