Overview
Module
5 focuses on childhood and adolescent immunizations
and contains links to the current immunization schedule approved
by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
The module includes a discussion of adolescent immunization
opportunities, new immunization recommendations, and descriptions
of the Vaccines for Children program and the National Childhood
Vaccine Injury Act.
Users who complete the Immunizations module should be able to
answer the following questions:
- What is the purpose of the recommended childhood and adolescent
immunization schedule?
- Which health visits represent the best opportunities to
review and update immunization status?
- What are the latest recommendations for immunizations during
adolescence?
- Who is eligible for immunizations provided by the Vaccines
for Children (VFC) Program?
- What is a Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)?
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the Most from this Module: |
Each
health visit is an opportunity to ensure that immunizations
are up-to-date. Look for important resources in this
module, including:
- Current
Advisory
Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Recommended
Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedules
- Downloadable
Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)
- Link
to the Vaccines for Children Program (VFC)
Family-focused
materials
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