Resources for Children, Adults and Pregnant Women
Recommendations on how to use vaccines to stop dangerous diseases in the United States are made by a group of medical and public health professionals called the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The ACIP makes different recommendations for vaccines depending on age and risk factors. Before it is licensed, a vaccine must go through a rigorous process with scientists and medical professionals to ensure that it is safe and effective.
General Vaccination Questions Answered
For Children
- Immunization Schedule, Birth to 6 years
- Immunization Schedule 7-18 years old
- School Immunization Requirements
For Adults
For Pregnant Women
- Immunizations for a Healthy Pregnancy
- Alameda County Pharmacy Directory – Pharmacies offering Tdap to pregnant women
- Quick Guide -- Vaccinations for Pregnant Women
- How Vaccinating Families Protects newborns from Whooping Cough and Flu
- Perinatal Hepatitis B Program