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Vaccine Education Center

Vaccine Education Center

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Where science leads the way toward healthy families at every age

The Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia provides complete, up-to-date and reliable information about vaccines across the lifespan. We are 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 the WHO’s Vaccine Safety Net.

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September 2024: Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in the News

Get updates on polio, mpox, H5N1 and measles.

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Vaccines and Diseases

Learn about vaccines and the diseases they prevent.

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Vaccine Safety

Find info about vaccine ingredients, conditions discussed in relation to vaccines, and other common vaccine safety concerns.

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Vaccine Schedule

See when vaccines are recommended across the lifespan, considerations for specific populations, and answers to other schedule-related questions.

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Vaccine Science & History

Get info about vaccine development and licensure, history, and global vaccine considerations. 

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Human Immune System

Review info about the types of immunity, how the immune system develops and works, what happens when it doesn’t work properly, and more.

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About the Vaccine Education Center

Learn about the Vaccine Education Center, our programs, and our team.

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Your donation can help us continue our efforts to address vaccine questions and concerns.

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