Print Materials
Books
Booklets, pamphlets and other brief communications
Books
- Vaccines and Your Child: Separating Fact from Fiction - Written by Paul A. Offit, MD, FAAP and Charlotte A. Moser and published in 2011 by Columbia University Press. The book is available through Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com and Columbia University Press.
- Deadly Choices: How the Anti-Vaccine Movement Threatens Us All - Written by Paul Offit, MD, and published in 2010. The book is available through both Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com.
- The Panic Virus: A True Story of Medicine, Science and Fear – Written by Seth Mnookin and published in 2011 by Simon & Schuster. The book is available through both Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com.
- Expecting 411: Clear Answers & Smart Advice for Your Pregnancy - Co-authored by obstetrician and gynecologist, Michele Hakakha and pediatrician, Ari Brown and published by Windsor Peak Press in 2010. This book provides information about all aspects of pregnancy and childbirth. The book is available through both Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com.
- Complete Idiot’s Guide to Vaccinations - Co-authored by Michael J. Smith, MD and Laurie Bouck, explains how vaccines work, how they are tested and monitored, and which vaccines recommended at different ages. Also covered are various related topics such as the cycle of influenza epidemics, why there are sometimes shortages of vaccines, and which vaccines may be developed next. The book is available through both Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com.
- Unstrange Minds: Remapping the World of Autism - Written by Roy Richard Grinker, a professor of anthropology at George Washington University and the dad of a daughter who has autism. In his book, Grinker brings together these two worlds with touching stories about his daughter and a global view of autism. The book is available through both Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com.
- Autism's False Prophets - Written by Paul Offit, MD, and published in 2008 by Columbia University Press. The book is also available through Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble, and Columbia University Press.
- Do Vaccines Cause That?! A Guide for Evaluating Vaccine Safety Concerns - Written by Martin G. Myers, MD, and Diego Pineda and published in 2008. It is available through Do Vaccines Cause That?! and Amazon.com.
- Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 12th Edition - Commonly known as "The Pink Book," the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guide contains the latest information and updates on immunizations. The book is available through the CDC’s website.
- The Saturday Shot tells the story of a young girl going to the doctor's office for a check-up and vaccine. Written by a child for children, this book provides a child's perspective to getting immunized. Published in 2009 and is available through Tate Publishing.
- Vaccinated: One Man's Quest to Defeat the World's Deadliest Diseases - Written by Paul Offit, MD and published in 2007 by Smithsonian Books. The book is available through Barnesandnoble.com.
- The Cutter Incident: How America's First Polio Vaccine Led to the Growing Vaccine Crisis - Written by Paul Offit, MD and published in 2005 by Yale University Press. The book is available through Yale University Press.
- The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians - Written by Gary Marshall, MD. The third edition was published in 2010 by PCI Books and is meant to help providers navigate the world of vaccinology. The book is available through Professional Communications, Inc.
- Yellow Book is an informational guide produced by the CDC that outlines medical information necessary for international travel. The book is available through the CDC's website.
Booklets, pamphlets and other brief communications
Vaccines and Your Baby
Offered by the Vaccine Education Center at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and is available in English and Spanish.
Informational tear sheets
Offered by the Vaccine Education Center at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and are available in English and Spanish. Please visit the Educational Materials section for a list of informational tear sheets.
Vaccine Information Sheets (VIS)
These sheets are offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and must be distributed to parents by law. You can get them by:
- Downloading from the CDC's Web site
- Contacting your state or local health department
- Downloading in one of more than 32 languages through the Immunization Action Coalition’s Web site.
CDC Booklet
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers:
- Parent's Guide to Childhood Immunization booklet, which can be viewed and printed online. Limited quantities of the printed version can be obtained free of charge from the CDC’s website.
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.
You should not consider the information in this site to be specific, professional medical advice for your personal health or for your family's personal health. You should not use it to replace any relationship with a physician or other qualified healthcare professional. For medical concerns, including decisions about vaccinations, medications and other treatments, you should always consult your physician or, in serious cases, seek immediate assistance from emergency personnel.
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