Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
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12th Edition Second Printing (May 2012)
Note: Changes were made to the 12th Edition, 2nd Printing in May. See list of changes.
The 12th Edition, Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, "Pink Book" includes updated information on routinely used vaccines and the diseases they prevent! Order your copy today!
The Pink Book provides physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and others with the most comprehensive information on vaccine-preventable diseases.
Typical chapters include a description of the disease, pathogenesis, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis, medical management, epidemiology, risk factors, trends in the United States, vaccine details, vaccination schedule and use, contraindications and precautions to vaccination, adverse reactions following vaccination, vaccine storage and handling, and reference or publications.
The appendices are a wealth of reference materials including: minimum age and interval table, current and discontinued vaccines, ingredients tables, vaccine administration guide, etc.
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12th Edition Second Printing of the Pink Book (May 2012)
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Download all the chapter files [9.68 MB]WARNING: VERY LARGE FILE
- Cover and front matter: Cover, table of contents, etc.
- Chapter 1: Principles of Vaccination
- Chapter 2: General Recommendations on Immunization
- Chapter 3: Immunization Strategies
- Chapter 4: Vaccine Safety
- Chapter 5: Vaccine Storage and Handling
- Chapter 6: Diphtheria
- Chapter 7: Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
- Chapter 8: Hepatitis A
- Chapter 9: Hepatitis B
- Chapter 10: Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Chapter 11: Influenza
- Chapter 12: Measles
- Chapter 13: Meningococcal Disease
- Chapter 14: Mumps
- Chapter 15: Pertussis
- Chapter 16: Pneumococcal Disease
- Chapter 17: Poliomyelitis
- Chapter 18: Rotavirus
- Chapter 19: Rubella
- Chapter 20: Tetanus
- Chapter 21: Varicella
Slide sets for 12th edition second printing
- Consult the summary page for a list of slide sets for the 12th edition second printing.
Summary of changes to 12th edition
- Consult the summary page for a list of changes between 11th and 12th editions.
Errata, Updates, and Clarifications
- Consult the errata, updates & clarifications page to check for errors that have been corrected, information that has changed, or unclear information that has been clarified. (Latest entry 8/30/12.)
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The Pink Book appendices contain a wealth of reference materials including: minimum age and interval table, current and discontinued vaccines, vaccine ingredients tables, foreign vaccine names and terms, vaccine administration guide, etc.
Download all the appendices files [3.73 MB]
Note: Each appendix is offered as a full set or in its individual components. Each "full set" appears exactly as in the print version of the book. Individual components may be updated, and are more likely to be current.
Appendix A: Schedules and Recommendations
Entire Appendix A (full set)[655 KB, 30 pages]
Appendix A by section:
- Childhood Immunization Schedule
- Adult Immunization Schedule
- Recommended Minimum Ages and Intervals[38 KB, 2 pages]
- Summary of Recommendations for Childhood & Adolescent Immunization[126 KB, 4 pages]
- Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization[126 KB, 4 pages]
- Antibody-Live Vaccine Interval Table[31 KB, 1 page]
- Healthcare Worker Vaccination Recommendations[66 KB, 1 page]
- Immunization of Immunocompromised Patients Table[47 KB, 2 pages]
- Guide to Contraindications and Precautions[141 KB, 2 pages]
- Guide to Contraindications and Precautions (Adults)[100 KB, 1 page]
Appendix B: Vaccines
Entire Appendix B (full set)[1.14 MB, 32 pages]
Appendix B by section:
- U.S. Vaccines[48 KB, 4 pages]
- Selected Discontinued Vaccines[36 KB, 2 pages]
- Vaccine Excipient and Media Summary[63 KB, 3 pages]
- Latex in Vaccine Packaging[22 KB, 2 pages]
- Thimerosal Table
- Foreign Language Terms[324 KB, 17 pages]
Appendix C: Vaccine Storage and Handling
Entire Appendix C (full set)[324 KB, 10 pages]
Appendix C by section:
- Checklist for Safe Vaccine Handling and Storage[48 KB, 2 pages]
- Vaccine Handling Tips[156 KB, 1 page]
- Recording Refrigerator Temperatures[322 KB, 1 page]
- Vaccine Storage Temperature Recommendations[36 KB, 1 page]
- Safeguard Your Power Supply[200 KB, 1 page]
- Vaccine Storage and Handling Resources[21 KB, 1 page]
- Vaccine Manufacturer Contact Information[16 KB, 1 page]
Appendix D: Vaccine Administration
Entire Appendix D (full set)[2.78 MB, 24 pages]
Appendix D by section:
- Vaccine Administration Guidelines[1025 KB, 17 pages]
- Administering Vaccines[131 KB, 1 page]
- Administering Vaccines: Adults[71 KB, 1 page]
- Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions (Children)[78 KB, 3 pages]
- Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions (Adults)[64 KB, 2 pages]
Appendix E: Vaccine Information Statements
Entire Appendix E (full set)[696 KB, 10 pages]
Appendix E by section:
- "It's Federal Law!"[86 KB, 2 pages]
- Instructions for Use of VISs[126 KB, 1 page]
- VIS Questions and Answers[49 KB, 4 pages]
- CDC's VIS Webpage[392 KB, 1 page]
Appendix F: Vaccine Safety
Entire Appendix F (full set)[629 KB, 8 pages]
Appendix F by section:
- The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)[16 KB, 1 page]
- Table of Reportable Events Following Vaccination[34 KB, 5 pages]
- The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)[26 KB, 2 pages]
- The VICP Vaccine Injury Table
Appendix G: Data and Statistics
Entire Appendix G (full set)[419 KB, 12 pages]
Appendix G by section:
- Reported Cases and Deaths from Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: 1950-2011[105 KB, 6 pages]
- Impact of Vaccines in the 20th and 21st Centuries[28 KB, 1 page]
- Vaccine Coverage Levels: 1962-2010[40 KB, 1 page]
Appendix H: Immunization Resources
Entire Appendix H (full set)[586 KB, 12 pages]
Appendix H by section:
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