Infants and Children

Q: Why should I immunize my child?
A: Click here to learn how vaccines protect your child.

Q: What shots does my child need and when?
A:  Now you can get a customized list of recommended vaccines in an instant, based on your child’s date of birth.  Get it now.

Q: What options do I have if I can’t afford the vaccines my child needs?
A: Your child may qualify for free vaccine. Learn more about the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program.

Q: Where can I get more information about immunizing infants and children?
A: Check out our Infants and Children web page for even more details on vaccinating little ones.

Q: Are vaccines appropriate for infants and newborns?
A:  Yes. Parents and caregivers should get the facts on how immunizations protect babies from terrible, sometimes life-threatening, diseases.

Adolescent Vaccine Recommendations

Infants and children aren’t the only ones who need to be vaccinated. Adolescents are also at risk for vaccine preventable diseases. Even if the adolescent was fully vaccinated during their infant and childhood, there are additional vaccines he or she needs during the pre-teen and teen years. Learn more about the recommended vaccines for adolescents.

Adults

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Recommended Vaccines

Influenza Activity:  Find out how influenza is impacting the State of Colorado. Remember that influenza vaccine in now recommended for everyone, including adults of all ages.  Make sure you’re protected!

Need more information on Adult Vaccines? Click Here

Vaccine Safety

Prior to being approved by the FDA, all vaccines undergo rigorous safety testing. This includes testing to ensure all the ingredients are safe, as well as the safety of administering them together. Even after a vaccine is approved by the FDA, the work continues. Vaccines are continually monitored to ensure patient safety is never compromised. Check out the facts on vaccine safety.

Resources

Book Review:

• Vaccine-Preventable Disease: The Forgotten Story 

Parent Resources:

• Vaccines for your children
• Colorado Immunization Manual: Parent and Patient Information
• Can’t afford vaccines:  Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program

Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): 

• National Immunization Program
• Information on Vaccines & Preventable Diseases

Local Organizations:

• Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition (CCIC)
• Colorado Adult Immunization Coalition

Other Resources:

• National Network for Immunization Information
• Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia