Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

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What Is a Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)?

Posted by Leah Durant ⋅ March 25, 2024 ⋅ 1 Comment

When you receive a vaccination or take your child for a vaccination, you may receive a Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) from your (or your child’s) healthcare provider. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that vaccine administrators provide a VIS along with each vaccine they administer. So, what is a VIS? In … Continue reading →

CDC Offers New Resources to Help Health Care Providers with Vaccinations

Posted by Leah Durant ⋅ February 3, 2020 ⋅ Leave a comment

For individuals who get vaccinated, one of the greatest risks is not the risk of an adverse reaction to the vaccine itself, but rather the risk of an injury resulting from an error during the vaccination process. Awareness of shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) has grown significantly in recent years, and in 2018 … Continue reading →