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This book was produced by the Communication and Education Branch, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It was printed and distributed by the Public Health Foundation.
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Edited by
Elisha Hall, PhD, RD
A. Patricia Wodi, MD
Jennifer Hamborsky, MPH, MCHES®
Valerie Morelli
Sarah Schillie, MD, MPH, MBA
Layout and Design of print version by
Peggy Dana
Suggested Citation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases. Hall E., Wodi A.P., Hamborsky J., et al., eds. 14th ed. Washington, D.C. Public Health Foundation, 2021.
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The findings and conclusions in this book are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Use of trade names and commercial sources is for identification only and does not imply endorsement by the Public Health Service or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. References to non-CDC sites on the Internet are provided as a service to readers and do not constitute or imply endorsement of these organizations or their programs by CDC or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. CDC is not responsible for the content of these sites. URL addresses were current as of the date of publication.
Acknowledgements
The editors would like to thank Skip Wolfe, who thoughtfully conceived, executed, and managed the Pink Book appendices.
The editors would also like to thank Dr. Kathy Towers-Solis for supporting the Pink Book through each new edition and promoting its importance for the public health workforce providing immunizations.
Finally, the editors would like to thank Dr. William L. Atkinson, who summarized, standardized, and compiled CDC’s vaccine-preventable disease and vaccine teaching materials to create the Pink Book.

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Chaptersplus icon
Chapter 1: Principles of Vaccination
Chapter 2: General Recommendations on Immunization
Chapter 3: Immunization Strategies for Healthcare Practices and Providers
Chapter 4: Vaccine Safety
Chapter 5: Storage and Handling
Chapter 6: Vaccine Administration
Chapter 7: Diphtheria
Chapter 8: *Haemophilus influenzae*
Chapter 9: Hepatitis A
Chapter 10: Hepatitis B
Chapter 11: Human Papillomavirus
Chapter 12: Influenza
Chapter 13: Measles
Chapter 14: Meningococcal Disease
Chapter 15: Mumps
Chapter 16: Pertussis
Chapter 17: Pneumococcal Disease
Chapter 18: Poliomyelitis
Chapter 19: Rotavirus
Chapter 20: Rubella
Chapter 21: Tetanus
Chapter 22: Varicella
Chapter 23: Zoster
Appendicesplus icon
Appendix A: Schedules and Recommendations
Appendix B: Vaccines
Appendix C: Vaccine Information Statements
Appendix D: Vaccine Safety
Errata, Updates, and Clarifications Vaccines & Immunizations


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