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The Pink Book: Appendices
Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases
UPDATED 11th Edition (May 2009)

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Appendix A: Schedules and Recommendations

Entire Appendix A in .pdf format (6.76MB)

Appendix A by section (below):

• Immunization Schedules on the Web

• Childhood Immunization Schedule 2009 (0-6 years)
  Childhood Immunization Schedule 2009 (7-18 years)
  Childhood Immunization Schedule 2009 (Catch-Up)

• Adult Immunization Schedule 2009
• Recommended Minimum Ages and Intervals
• Summary of Recommendations for Childhood & Adolescent Immunization (exit)
• Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization (exit)
• Antibody-Live Vaccine Interval Table
• Healthcare Worker Vaccination Recommendations (exit)
• Immunization of Immunocompromised Patients Table

Appendix B: Vaccines

Entire Appendix B in .pdf format (12.4MB)

Appendix B by section (below):

• U.S. Vaccines
• Selected Discontinued Vaccines
• Vaccine Excipient and Media Summary, by Excipient
• Vaccine Excipient and Media Summary, by Vaccine
• Latex in Vaccine Packaging
• Thimerosal Content in Some U.S. Licensed Vaccines (exit)
• Pediatric/VFC Vaccine Price List
• Adult Vaccine Price List
• Influenza Vaccine Price List
• Translations of Foreign-Language Terms

Appendix C: Vaccine Storage & Handling

Entire Appendix C in .pdf format (4.44MB)

Appendix C by section (below):

• Vaccine Storage & Handling Recommendations
• Manufacturer Quality Control Phone Numbers
• Checklist for Safe Vaccine Handling and Storage (exit)
• Vaccine Handling Tips (exit)
• Sample Refrigerator Warning Signs
• Storage and Handling Toolkit

Appendix D: Vaccine Administration

Entire Appendix D in .pdf format (4.15MB)

Appendix D by section (below):

• Vaccine Administration Guidelines
• Skills Checklist for Pediatric Immunization
• Immunization Site Maps
• Injectable Vaccine Administration: Birth-6 Years
• Injectable Vaccine Administration: 7-18 Years
• Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions (Children) (exit)
• Medical Management of Vaccine Reactions (Adults) (exit)
• Comforting Restraint for Immunizations

Appendix E: Vaccine Information Statements

Entire Appendix E in .pdf format (1.04MB)

Appendix E by section (below):

• "It's Federal Law!" (exit)
• Instructions for Use of VISs
• How to Get Vaccine Information Statements
• VIS Questions and Answers
• CDC's Vaccine Information Statement Webpage

Appendix F: Vaccine Safety

Entire Appendix F in .pdf format (1.39MB)

Appendix F by section (below):

• The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
• Table of Reportable Events Following Vaccination (exit)
• Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) Form (exit)
• The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)
• The VICP Vaccine Injury Table (exit)

Appendix G: Data and Statistics

Entire Appendix G in .pdf format (1.38MB)

Appendix G by section (below):

• Reported Cases & Deaths from Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: 1950-2008
• Impact of Vaccines in the 20th & 21st Centuries
• Vaccine Coverage Levels: 1962-2007

Appendix H: Immunization Resources

Entire Appendix H in .pdf format (1.14MB)

Appendix H by section (below):

• National Immunization Program Contact Information
• IAC Online Directory of Immunization Resources (exit)
• Sample IAC Print Materials
• IAC Express Information Sheet (exit)
• "Immunization Techniques" Video Order Form
• State and Local Immunization Program Manager List

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