Information from the Connecticut Department of Public Health
- Adult Immunizations -- The need for vaccinations does not end in childhood. Vaccines are an important step in protecting adults against several serious and sometimes deadly diseases.
- For parent's Connecticut's immunization information system, CT WiZ -- a computerized database of immunization records for health care providers, as well as official immunization records needed for daycare, school or camp.
- Connecticut Vaccine Program (CVP) - Information for Parents of children from birth to 18 years old, plus detailed information for college students
- Information for pregnant women -- The tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine has been recommended since 2005 for adults who have not previously received a dose with expected close contact with newborns.
Other Resources
Leading Medical Organizations Endorse Strong Vaccination Requirements
School and childcare immunization requirements are central to efforts to ensure high vaccination rates for our nation’s children.
Interactive Vaccine Guide
Learn about vaccines recommended for you and your family.
Adult Vaccine Assessment Tool
Answer a few quick questions to find out what vaccines you may need.
Vaccines for your Children
The majority of parents choose to vaccinate their children according to the recommended schedule, but many parents may still have questions about the vaccines for their child.
Additional Resources:
Leading Medical Organizations Endorse Strong Vaccination Requirements
School and childcare immunization requirements are central to efforts to ensure high vaccination rates for our nation’s children.
Interactive Vaccine Guide
Learn about vaccines recommended for you and your family.
Adult Vaccine Assessment Tool
Answer a few quick questions to find out what vaccines you may need.
Vaccines for your Children
The majority of parents choose to vaccinate their children according to the recommended schedule, but many parents may still have questions about the vaccines for their child.
Additional Resources:
- Diseases & the vaccines that prevent them– fact sheet series
(Basic and in-depth disease fact sheets that describe symptoms of infection as well as benefits and risks of vaccination) - Vaccine Information Statements(VIS)
- How to hold your child during vaccinations
- Tips for a less stressful shot visit
- Parent-friendly schedule of recommended immunizations for children birth through 6 years old Cdc-pdf
- Parent-friendly schedule of recommended immunizations for children 7 through 18 years old Cdc-pdf
- Parents’ Guide to Childhood Immunization(also, can order free copies)
- Seasonal flu print materials (flyers, posters, buttons…)
- Also see Vaccination materials in Spanish
