Vaccine Websites

Vaccine Websites

Vaccine Education Center websites

The Vaccine Education Center is a member of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Vaccine Safety Net because our website meets the criteria for credibility and content as defined by the Global Advisory Committee on Vaccine Safety. Learn more about WHO's Vaccine Safety Net.

Check out the Vaccine Education Center’s primary website, which includes the following sections:

Parents PACK is the Vaccine Education Center’s program for the public. The website includes personal stories related to vaccine-preventable diseases, resources for evaluating information, rash information and more.

Vaccine Update is the Vaccine Education Center’s program for healthcare providers. The website includes archived articles, webinars, and online learning for healthcare providers.

Vaccine Makers Project is the classroom program of the Vaccine Education Center. Free lesson plans and activities offer information about immunology, infectious diseases and vaccines.

HillemanFilm.com is the Vaccine Education Center’s website for science and history enthusiasts. Find stories and film clips related to vaccine scientists and their work.

Vax Pack Hero is an online game that introduces more than 50 vaccine scientists and other heroes.

Prevent-HPV.org — Provides answers to dozens of questions about HPV and the HPV vaccine.

COVIDVaccineAnswers.org – Provides answers to dozens of questions related to COVID-19 disease and the vaccines.

Websites of other credible sources of vaccine and related information

AboutKidsHealth is a health education website for children, youth and their caregivers. Their CARD (Comfort, Ask, Relax, Distract) System provides strategies that caregivers can use to help children cope before and during vaccinations or other needle-related procedures.

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is a committee of experts who review data and make recommendations to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the use of vaccines in the United States.

Albert B. Sabin Vaccine Organization is a nonprofit public organization. The Institute is dedicated to continuing the work of Dr. Albert Sabin who envisioned the enormous potential of vaccines to prevent deadly diseases. The Sabin Vaccine Institute promotes rapid scientific advances in vaccine development, delivery and distribution worldwide via vaccine research and development, academic support and public awareness.

American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of pediatricians interested in promoting the health and well-being of children.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is an organization of obstetricians and gynecologists interested in promoting the health and well-being of women and their families. In addition to their interest in all aspects of healthcare for women, ACOG provides information about vaccines.

American Medical Association (AMA) is an organization of physicians interested in promoting the health and well-being of adults and adolescents.

Autism Science Foundation supports autism research and provides information about autism to the general public. ASF serves to increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders and the needs of individuals and families affected by autism. Its website also provides information about autism and vaccines. ASF has a YouTube channel that features interviews with top autism researchers, ASF grantees, autism book authors, and others.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) answers questions parents and healthcare professionals have about vaccines. Information can be obtained by calling 800-232-4636 (English or Spanish). 

Texas Children's Global Health Vaccine Program offers information about vaccines development.

Child and Adolescent Vaccine Assessment Tool is a web-based tool that asks caregivers 7 quick questions to determine which vaccines their children (birth through 18 years old) may need based on age, health conditions and other factors.

CHIVA Africa is a group based in the U.K. that provides mentoring, support and practical training to South African medical professionals.

Defeatdd.org is a program of PATH, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to improving global health.

Families Fighting Flu is a group of families who have experienced firsthand what it is like to lose a child to the flu or to have a child experience severe medical complications from the flu.

Flu.gov is a website offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention related to influenza.

Fluoride Exposed is a website related to the science of fluoride; it also highlights 10 important public health achievements including vaccinations.

FluVaccineFinder allows people to locate vaccines based on city and state or zip code.

FluView is the CDC’s influenza surveillance website.

Gates Foundation is an organization dedicated to improving the health and lives of people throughout the world.

The George Washington University online MPH program has created resources related to vaccines: A History of Measles in the United States and Producing Prevention: The Complex Development of Vaccines for their Public Health Online blog.

Global Polio Eradication is devoted to eradicating polio throughout the world.

Gretchen LaSalle MD is a website by a family physician and author, who is “passionate about prevention, community health and education.”

Healthfinder.gov is a website supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that provides information about various health topics from reliable resources, including immunization-related information.

Hepatitis B Foundation is an organization dedicated to research and education related to hepatitis B. The organization is dedicated to finding a cure.

History of Vaccines is a project of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia designed to provide a compelling history of vaccination and to promote public understanding of how vaccines have helped to improve human health.

Immunize.org is a nonprofit organization that works to boost immunization rates and prevent disease. Immunize.org provides excellent and timely information, practical tips about vaccine use, and translations of vaccine information in several languages.

Institute for Vaccine Safety is based at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and provides excellent, thorough and up-to-date information on vaccine safety.

International Ventilator Users Network is a nonprofit organization devoted to assisting those who rely on ventilators to survive as well as to support polio survivors.

K12 Academics is a national education & disability resource website with a community based approach. The site has an informative page about autism.

The Kaiser Permanente Vaccine Study Center helps ensure that the nation's vaccines are safe and effective by conducting research to advance scientific understanding of vaccines at all levels of development.

Milestones Autism Resources is a nonprofit dedicated to educating, coaching and connecting families, professionals and individuals with ASD through evidence-based strategies. They have a page discussing vaccine myths.

National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) — The CDC answers the questions parents and healthcare professionals have about vaccines. Information can be obtained by calling 800-232-4636 (English or Spanish) or by visiting cdc.gov/vaccines.

National Foundation for Infectious Diseases is a nonprofit organization focused on educating and engaging the public, communities, and healthcare professionals about infectious diseases across the lifespan. The website has trusted information and free resources to help ensure healthier lives for all.

PATH is a nonprofit organization that works globally to promote health equity while addressing the most pressing health challenges. In this capacity, some of their efforts are focused on vaccine development and delivery.

Shot@life aimed to decrease vaccine-preventable childhood deaths and give children a shot at a healthy life.

Unity Consortium is a non-profit organization that unites public and private organizations to address the challenges surrounding adolescent and young adult healthcare with a focus on prevention and immunization. It provides useful resources for parents, teens and healthcare providers.

Vaccinate Your Family (VYF) (formerly known as Every Child by Two (ECBT)) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to protecting people of all ages from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Vaccines for Africa provides up-to-date, evidence-based information about vaccines and immunization practices relevant in Africa. The site is administered by the University of Cape Town.

Vaccine Information is Immunize.org's website for the general public and healthcare professionals. It features reliable information about vaccine preventable diseases and helpful resources such as disease photos, videos and related websites.

The Vaccine Mom is a blog by a mom who is also a scientist who studies immunology.

Voices for Vaccines is a not-for-profit public organization that provides science-based, accessible information about the benefits and risks of vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases.

CDC Resources

Vaccine Information Sheets (VIS) are offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and must be distributed to parents by law. You can get them by:

Reviewed on December 12, 2024