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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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This site offers health information for your general knowledge. The information on this site does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have questions about your health, talk with your doctor or other health care provider.

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We work with multiple federal agencies to maintain the most up-to-date vaccine information. These partners verify the accuracy and reliability of our content:

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
    • National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)
    • National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
    • Immunization Safety Office (ISO)
  • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
  • Department of Defense
    • Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare Branch
  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
    • Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)
  • Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
    • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
  • Veterans Health Administration

Explore More Vaccine Information

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:

  • Call: 800-835-4709
  • Email: ocod@fda.hhs.gov
Content created by Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy (OIDP)
Content last reviewed May 11, 2021
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