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This site offers reliable, easy-to-understand information from the U.S. federal government on vaccines, immunizations, and vaccine-preventable diseases.

Whether you want trusted vaccination information for yourself, a loved one, or others in your community, we can help you find what you need.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC recommends vaccination schedules and helps to monitor vaccine safety. For more information:

  • Call: 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) (Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Eastern)
  • Email: Contact CDC-INFO
  • TTY: 888-232-6348

Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)
FDA regulates and licenses vaccines for public use. For more information:

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