AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics)

• "Immunization in a Medical Home" (150+ page Power-Point presentation
  Relates the components of a medical home to vaccine administration and management; Offers practical strategies to ensure that immunizations are provided in a medical home; Provides in-depth immunization case study reviews that demonstrate core medical home concepts. (3.1MB download).
• "Addressing Parents' Concerns About Childhood Immunizations:  A Tutorial for Primary Care Providers." 27 pages this article helps primary care physicians address parents' concerns about childhood immunizations.

AMA (American Medical Association)

• AMA Primer Aims To Help Physicians Improve Immunization Rates
  The four-booklet primer includes recommendations for reporting guidelines for vaccine-preventable diseases; information on handling, administering and storing vaccine; case scenarios; and strategies to help physicians address the specific needs of minority populations.

  Quick links to print the following .pdf documents:

  • Booklet 1 - An Overview (PDF, 521KB)
  • Booklet 2 - Childhood and Adolescent Immunizations (PDF, 676KB)
  • Booklet 3 - Adult Immunizations (PDF, 526KB)
  • Booklet 4 - Resources for Physicians and Patients (PDF, 690KB

CDC (Center for Disease Control)

• Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule 2006
• Immunization Registry Clearinghouse State Registry (view State lists online)
• Programmatic Immunization Registry Contacts List (for each state) 
• Technical Immunization Registry Contacts List  updated February 18, 2005)
• Registry Clearinghouse, Website, and Educational Resources consultant (whom to contact for changes to the above lists)

CIDRAP (Centers for Infectious Disease Research and Policy)

• Influenza Roundup (Several valuable influenza links) 

DSHS (Texas Department of State Health Services)

• Immunization Branch

GCHD (Galveston County Health District)

• Galveston County Vaccine-Preventable Disease REPORTED -
• Galveston County Child Care Facilities - Assessment of Vaccination Status Among Children 2003
• Retrospective Assessment of Preschool Vaccination Status in Galveston County - 2003

• IAC EXPRESS: Our weekly immunization news service arrives in your email inbox every Monday containing the latest information about U.S. vaccine recommendations, policies, and resources.
• NEEDLE TIPS: Our semiannual 24-page flagship publication includes the popular "Ask the Experts" section featuring CDC's widely acclaimed experts on immunization.  
• VACCINATE ADULTS: Our semiannual 12-page print publication is written specifically for adult medicine specialists.  
• VACCINATE WOMEN: Our annual 12-page print publication is written specifically for women's health specialists.  
• HEP EXPRESS: Our monthly email news service focuses on viral hepatitis recommendations and information.

NNii (National Network for Immunization Information)

• NNii  (National Network for Immunization Information

Other Links

• National Immunization Survey, Q1/2003-Q4/2003
• Search for Vaccine/Disease Information