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New Immunization Website from HHS
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a new website to provide consumer with more information about immunization and help them make informed decisions about preventive health. www.vaccines.gov will include information educating parents on how to protect themselves and their children from infectious diseases, and will bring together a range of federal resources on vaccines and immunization. The site includes content on vaccine recommendations, the diseases that vaccines prevent, tips on travel heath, and links to connect consumers with resources in their states on local vaccine requirements for school or child care entry. For more information, read the press release or access the new website
The Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) was created in 1999 to enable immunization managers to work together to effectively prevent and control vaccine-preventable disease and improve immunization coverage in the United States and its territories. Immunization program managers are the public employees or officials designated by the state to direct the immunization efforts in that state. These program managers can provide training, resources, and support to ob-gyns who offer immunizations in their practice. They are a local, accessible, and knowledgeable resource for physicians. AIM is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to: Working with its partners nationwide to reduce, eliminate or eradicate vaccine preventable diseases; promoting adequate and efficient allocation of resources to immunization efforts; promoting development and implementation of sound immunization policies and programs; and providing a forum for development and dissemination of information about effective immunization programs among its members. For additional information, resources, and training materials, please click here.
Claire Hannan, MPH
Executive Director, AIM
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
CDC guidelines for Vaccinating Pregnant Women
Department of Health and Human Services- Seasonal Influenza (Flu)
National Network for Immunization Information
American Academy of Pediatrics on Immunizations
NEW! Voices for Vaccines: Parents Speaking Up for Immunization