Ohio AAP mobile app about vaccines

The Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics and the Ohio Department of Health collaborated to create a free mobile app, Fast Vax Facts. User-friendly for both providers and parents, the app includes videos, an interactive immunization schedule, safety information, and links to reliable resources for additional information, among other features.

The app is available for both Apple and Android devices, and the team has also created a flyer to share with parents.

Find out more.

Vaxcards game

Developed by an Australian doctor, Vaxcards is a traditional card game designed to educate about the diseases prevented by vaccination. A free starter deck can be downloaded, and full decks can be purchased.

Find out more about the game.

Kids Travel Doc

Dr. Karl Neumann is a pediatrician with an interest and expertise in traveling safely with children and keeping them safe during outdoor recreational activities. He has written chapters for travel medicine-related textbooks, including the CDC’s well-known travel guide, commonly referred to as The Yellow Book. He now has a website and patient-friendly newsletter published twice a month for free. The information can be used by other providers with appropriate credit.

Check out previous newsletter articles.

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.