Category: Other Vaccine Information
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Vaccine Safety Reports
List of all National Academy of Medicine (formerly Institute of Medicine) safety reports.
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Package Inserts and Manufacturers for some US Licensed Vaccines and Immunoglobulins
Click on Column heading to sort [table ID=PIs /]
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Excipients in Routinely Recommended Vaccines
Updated tables for Excipients (by Vaccine Name, Vaccine Type and Excipient Name) and Potential Allergens are now available.
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Excipients in Vaccines Not Routinely Recommended in the US
Excipients in Vaccines Not Routinely Recommended in the US updated December 2024 Print Versions of Excipients Table sorted by: Excipients | Vaccine Type | Vaccine Name Excipients in Vaccines Routinely Recommended in the US Click Column title to sort [table id=Excipients2024NR /] This information is correct to the best of our knowledge. Please report inaccuracies…
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Components of Vaccines
Vaccines are made with a variety of ingredients including antigens, stabilizers, adjuvants, and preservatives; they may also contain residual by-products from the production process. Knowing precisely what is in each vaccine can be helpful when investigating adverse events following vaccination and for choosing alternative products for persons who have allergies or have had an adverse…
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VISs, ACIP Recommendations and WHO Modules
Vaccine Information Statements: VISs are sheets developed by the US CDC that detail benefits and risks of a vaccine. Before a dose of vaccine is administered, US Federal law requires recipient/guardian be provided the relevant VIS. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommendations: ACIP recommendations include the age(s) when a vaccines should be given, the number…
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What We Know: COVID-19 Vaccines
There are four COVID-19 vaccines currently available (or previously) in the United States (US). Below we describe these vaccines and summarize the available data on study participation, efficacy, and safety. To find COVID-19 vaccines in your area, go to Vaccines.gov. Background Information Authorization The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued the following Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) and approvals…
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Components of COVID-19 Vaccines
Immunization schedules for children, preteens, teens, adults and travelers.
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Religion and Vaccines
The practices and beliefs of various religious groups can seemingly be in conflict with some of the components of some vaccines. The information below touches on some of these topics and provides links to articles and webpages expanding on these issues.
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VAERS – Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System
Established in 1990, the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) is a national early warning system to detect possible safety problems in U.S.-licensed vaccines. VAERS is co-managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). VAERS accepts and analyzes reports of adverse events (possible side effects)…
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Vaccine Exemptions
It is law in all US states that children be properly immunized before attending school. However, in addition to medical exemptions offered in each state, the vast majority of states allow for religious exemptions and various states allow personal belief exemptions for daycare and school.