“Vaccines: Separating Facts From Fear” is a 27-minute video that answers questions many parents have about vaccines. It also contains the stories of several parents whose children suffered vaccine-preventable diseases.
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Produced: 2001
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“Vaccines and Your Baby” is a 28-minute video that explains the basics of vaccines. You’ll learn about vaccines and how they work, the science behind vaccines, immunity, and 11 of the diseases that vaccines prevent. Parents of children who suffered vaccine-preventable diseases tell their stories.
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Produced: 2002
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"Adult Immunization" is a 17-minute video that features four families at life moments which require immunizations, including adopting children from another country, starting college, moving an elderly adult into the home, and fighting cancer.
This video was a project of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition (PAIC), and several immunization coalitions from Southeastern Pennsylvania. An accompanying two-minute PSA features two of the stories. Both can be viewed and copies ordered on the PAIC Web site.
A series of short videos show families discussing their decision to get the HPV vaccine. The videos are available online only.
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Produced: 2012
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Reviewed by: Paul A. Offit, MD
Date: April 2012
Materials in this section are updated as new information and vaccines become available. The Vaccine Education Center staff regularly reviews materials for accuracy.
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