The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library spotlighted information on autism spectrum disorders available to the community. Childhood immunization is the focus of this  Birth to Six Spotlight. As with any medical information, consult with your family doctor or pediatrician for healthcare decisions and advice.

Immunization Information Online:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Vaccines
  Information on vaccines, including schedule, benefits, potential risks, common misconceptions, and information for parents who question the safety of vaccines.
• Child & Adolescent Vaccine Schedule and Recommendations
  From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Childhood Vaccines - from FamilyDoctor.org
  American Academy of Family Physicians' vaccine information.
• CISP: Childhood Immunization Support Program
  Contains information for parents and clinicians.
• FAQ on Immunizations - KidsHealth.org
  Frequently asked questions about immunizations from the Nemours Foundation.
• "In the Wake of Vaccines"
  Article by Barbara Loe Fisher in Mothering Magazine, Issue 126, September/October 2004. Mothering Magazine's article on the possible risks and benefits of immunizations.
• Mayo Clinic - Vaccines Schedule for Children
  Provides information on childhood vaccines from birth to 12 years of age. Includes links to information on related childhood illnesses and diseases.
• MMR and Autism Information
  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's information on the relationship between autism and MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) vaccination.
• Samaritan Health System's Guide to Childhood Immunizations.
  
• The Vaccine Debate - from Scholastic
  Interview with a public health expert on the debate surrounding childhood vaccinations.
• Vaccine Safety
  From the Institute for Vaccine Safety at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. From their site: "Our mission is to provide an independent assessment of vaccines and vaccine safety to help guide decision makers and educate physicians, the public and the media about key issues surrounding the safety of vaccines."

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