PHCC Resource: Understanding the Childhood Immunization Schedule

Questions about why children receive multiple vaccines during the first years of life are creating a need for clear, accessible information for parents and caregivers.

 

A new resource from the Public Health Communications Collaborative, Understanding the Childhood Immunization Schedule, provides answers to common questions about how the childhood immunization schedule is developed and why following it is important.

 

Based on the recommended immunization schedule from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the resource is designed for public health communicators to share directly with families. Ready-to-post graphics also offer adaptable messaging to explain when and why childhood vaccines are given and how they support children’s health.