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Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) are information sheets produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that explain to vaccine recipients, their parents, or their legal representatives both the benefits and risks of a vaccine. Federal lawrequires that VIS be handed out whenever (before each dose) certain vaccinations are given.
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Information about new, existing, and upcoming VISs (updated 2/22/12)
Multiple Vaccines (9/18/08)
This VIS may be used as an optional substitute for any or all of the routine birth-6 month vaccine VISs. (DTaP, IPV, Hib, PCV, Hepatitis B, and Rotavirus) SeeVIS News.
Adenovirus (7/14/11)
Adenovirus [PDF-59KB]
Note: Adenovirus vaccine is approved for use only among military personnel.
Diphtheria/ Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP) (5/17/07)
Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae type b) (12/16/98)
HPV (Human Papillomavirus Vaccine) (2/22/12) UPDATED
Influenza Vaccine - Seasonal Live, Intranasal (7/27/11)
Influenza Vaccine - Seasonal Inactivated (7/26/11)
[NOTE: Monovalent 2009 H1N1 vaccines have expired. VISs for these vaccines are no longer available.]
Japanese Encephalitis (12/7/11) UPDATED
Note: JE-VAX vaccine for children is no longer available (May 2011)
Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) (3/13/08)
Measles/Mumps/Rubella & Varicella (MMRV) (5/21/10)
Pneumococcal Conjugate (PCV13) (4/16/10)
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide (PPSV23) (10/06/09)
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) (10/06/09)
This medication guide replaces the Smallpox VIS. It is to be used before one receives the vaccination.
Medical Guide for vaccination with ACAM2000 [PDF-227KB]
This guide is not available in other languages.
Tetanus/Diphtheria/(Pertussis) (Td/Tdap) (1/24/12) UPDATED
Varicella (Chickenpox) (3/13/08)
Note: You do not need to discard your existing VIS stocks; calls made to the old hotline number will be forwarded to the new number. VIS dates have not changed. The new phone number is the only difference between the old VISs and the new ones.
If there is no VIS for a non-routine combination vaccine (e.g., Pediarix, Comvax, Twinrix), use the VISs for all component vaccines.
Most VISs are available on this page as wma audio files. These files must be played using Windows Media Player®, which can be downloaded from the Windows Media website.
Download these Vaccine Information Statements in over 20 languages through our partner, the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC).
Vaccine Information Statements
The National Childhood Vaccine Injury (NCVI) Act requires that all health-care providers give parents or patients copies of Vaccine Information Statements before administering each dose of the vaccines listed in the schedule. Additional information is available from state health departments.
Detailed recommendations for using vaccines are available from the manufacturers' package inserts, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) statements on specific vaccines, and the 2003 American Academy of Pediatrics Red Book. ACIP statements for all recommended childhood vaccines can be viewed, downloaded, and printed on this website.
Consult the VAERS site for guidance on how to obtain and complete a Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) form or call 800-822-7967.
Last syndicated: August 31, 2012
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