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Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) 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 VISs be handed out whenever (before each dose) certain vaccinations are given.
Printable VISs :
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Information about new, existing, and upcoming VISs(Last updated 9/14/12)
VISs in other languages. Translations of most VISs are available in a variety of languages. Foreign language translations of Vaccine Information Statements are coordinated by our partner, the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC), through a cooperative agreement with CDC.
Barcodes are being added to VISs. For information see our VIS Barcodes page.
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.
Note: Adenovirus vaccine is approved for use only among military personnel.
[NOTE: Monovalent 2009 H1N1 vaccines have expired. VISs for these vaccines are no longer available.]
Note: JE-VAX vaccine for children is no longer available (May 2011)
This medication guide replaces the Smallpox VIS. It is to be used before one receives the vaccination.
Medical Guide for vaccination with ACAM2000 [85KB - 6 pages]
This guide is not available in other languages.
If there is no VIS for a non-routine combination vaccine (e.g., Pediarix, Comvax, Twinrix), use the VISs for all component vaccines.
Download these Vaccine Information Statements in many languages through our partner, the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC). Foreign language translations of Vaccine Information Statements are coordinated by the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) through a cooperative agreement with CDC.
Vaccine Information Statements
The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA) requires that patients (or their parent or legal representative) be given, or shown, a copy of the appropriate Vaccine Information Statement prior to receipt of any vaccine listed on the routine childhood immunization schedule.
Detailed recommendations for using vaccines are available from the manufacturers' package inserts, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) statements on specific vaccines, and the American Academy of Pediatrics Red Book. ACIP statements for all recommended childhood vaccines can be viewed, downloaded, and printed on this web site.
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: November 19, 2012
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