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Getting Ready for School with Childhood Immunizations
Immunizations are often required for school admission, but the immunization process should start in infancy. The following resources provide information about and schedules for childhood immunizations, a position paper on the history of immunization and strategies that parents can use when their child gets a shot.
Childhood & Adolescent Immunization Schedule
A Schedule of Recommended Immunizations for Children and Youth (0-18 years) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Summary of Recommendations for Childhood and Adolescent Immunization
An easy-to-use chart on all childhood immunizations published by the Immunization Action Coalition.
Childcare and School Immunization Requirements 2005-2006
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention presents a digest of state immunization policies, vaccination requirements for enrollment and attendance in childcare, kindergarten, and middle school for each US state.
Important Facts for Parents to Know about Childhood Vaccines
A series of fact sheets on various vaccinations from the National Network for Immunization Information.
Vaccine Information
Also from the National Network for Immunization Information. In English and Spanish.
Frequently Asked Questions about Immunizations
Kids Health answers parents’ questions.
A Kid’s Guide to Shots
Immunization from a child’s perspective, published by Kids Health.
School Vaccination Requirements: Legal and Social Perspectives
A position paper from the National Conference of State Legislators, August 2002.
