Professional and Parent Groups
Albert B. Sabin Vaccine Organization is a nonprofit public organization. The Institute is dedicated to continuing the work of Dr. Albert Sabin who envisioned the enormous potential of vaccines to prevent deadly diseases. The Sabin Vaccine Institute promotes rapid scientific advances in vaccine development, delivery and distribution worldwide via vaccine research and development, academic support and public awareness.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of pediatricians interested in promoting the health and well-being of children. In addition to their interest in all aspects of healthcare for children, the AAP has information about vaccines on its Web site.
American Medical Association (AMA) is an organization of physicians interested in promoting the health and well-being of adults and adolescents.
Autism Science Foundation supports autism research and provides information about autism to the general public. ASF serves to increase awareness of autism spectrum disorders and the needs of individuals and families affected by autism. Its Web site also provides information about autism and vaccines.
California Immunization Coalition has a national campaign called "Why I Choose" that provides vaccine safety information, a parent blog and personal stories about people affected by vaccine-preventable diseases.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) - The CDC answers the questions parents and healthcare professionals have about vaccines. Information can be obtained by calling 800-232-4636 (English or Spanish) or by visiting www.cdc.gov/vaccines.
Childhood Influenza Immunization Coalition (CIIC) consists of 28 of the nation's leading public health, medical, patient and parent groups committed to protecting children's health and encouraging wellness. The coalition strives to protect infants, children and adolescents from influenza by communicating with "one strong voice" the need to make influenza immunization a national health priority.
Every Child by Two (ECBT) was established by the Carter-Bumpers Campaign and works to increase awareness of the need for immunizations by 2 years of age. ECBT launched Vaccinate Your Baby, an awareness campaign, to provide news and information for parents about immunization.
Faces of Influenza is a national campaign dedicated to influenza prevention and awareness.
Families Fighting Flu is a group of families who have experienced first-hand what it is like to lose a child to the flu or to have a child experience severe medical complications from the flu.
Healing Thresholds was created to connect parents to scientific and health information about autism as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Healthfinder.gov is a Web site supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that provides information about various health topics from reliable resources, including immunization-related information.
Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) is a nonprofit organization that works to boost immunization rates and prevent disease. The IAC provides excellent and timely information, practical tips about vaccine use, and translations of vaccine information in several languages.
Institute for Vaccine Safety is based at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and provides excellent, thorough and up-to-date information on vaccine safety.
K12 Academics is a national education & disability resource website with a community based approach. The site has an informative page about autism.
Meningitis Angels is a nonprofit organization that provides information about meningitis.
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases has a Web site about adult vaccinations.
National Meningitis Association, Inc. (NMA) is a non-profit public charity that provides information about meningococcal meningitis and prevention approaches. NMA supports research and development of improved meningitis vaccines and treatments, and also supports families and survivors of meningococcal meningitis and meningococcemia.
National Network for Immunization Information (NNii) is a special project of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the Pediatric Infectious Disease Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Nurses Association. Its Web site provides excellent, up-to-date information about vaccines.
Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases (PKIDS) offers parents information about infectious diseases and provides support services for parents of children with long-term infections (such as hepatitis B virus).
PATH's Vaccine Resource Library offers scientifically accurate documents and links about immunization-related topics.
Vaccines for Africa provides up-to-date, evidence-based information about vaccines and immunization practices relevant in Africa. The site is administered by the University of Cape Town.
Vaccine Information is the Immunization Action Coalition's new Web site for the general public and healthcare professionals. It features reliable information about vaccine preventable diseases and helpful resources such as disease photos, videos and related Web sites.
The Vaccine Page is a source of daily news on vaccines from multiple sources.
Voices for Vaccines is a not-for-profit public organization that provides science-based, accessible information about the benefits and risks of vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases.
Reviewed by: Paul A. Offit, MD
Date: May 2009
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