AT-A-GLANCE RESOURCE GUIDE 

VACCINE ADMINISTRATION AND STORAGE AND HANDLING

IMMUNIZATION AND VACCINES 

(GENERAL)

General Best Practice Guidelines 

for Immunization: Best Practices 

Guidance of the Advisory Committee 

on Immunization Practices (ACIP)

Guidance about vaccination and 

vaccines for health care providers.

www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/

general-recs/index.html

Epidemiology and Prevention of 

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases 

(the Pink Book), 13th Edition: 

Course Textbook (2015)

Comprehensive information on 

routinely used vaccines and the 

diseases they prevent.

www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/

pinkbook/index.html

Vaccine Administration e-Learn

Free, interactive educational program 

on proper vaccine administration.

“You Call the Shots” Online Training 

Modules

A series of training modules for 

health care providers on vaccine 

recommendations with self-tests to 

assess learning. CE credit available.

www.cdc.gov/vaccines/ed/

youcalltheshots.htm

Vaccine Safety

Safety information about specific 

vaccines and answers to commonly 

asked questions.

www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/

hcproviders/index.html

Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)

Statements required by law to inform 

patients about the benefits and risks 

of a vaccine they are receiving.

www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/

VACCINE STORAGE AND HANDLING

> Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Disease

(the Pink Book): Storage and Handling Chapter

www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/vac-storage.html

Vaccine Storage and Handling Guidelines and Recommendations

Resources on vaccine storage and handling recommendations and guidelines.

www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/storage/default.htm

Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit

Comprehensive guidance for health care providers on vaccine storage and

handling recommendations and best practices.

www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/admin/storage/toolkit/storage-handling-toolkit.pdf

“Keys to Storing and Handling Your Vaccine Supply” Training Video

This training outlines vaccine storage and handling best practices, and provides

helpful tips for preventing errors and preserving vaccine supply and integrity.

www2.cdc.gov/vaccines/ed/shvideo/

VACCINE ADMINISTRATION

> Skills Checklist for Immunizatio

A self-assessment tool from the Immunization Action Coalition for health care

staff who administer vaccines.

www.immunize.org/catg.d/p7010.pdf

Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

(the Pink Book): Vaccine Administration Chapter

www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/vac-admin.html

Vaccine Administration Guidelines and Recommendations

CDC resources include information on vaccine dosage, route, and site; vaccines

with diluents; sample vaccine records; recommendations for emergency

situations; managing vaccine reactions; and vaccine indications.

www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/admin/admin-protocols.html

Injection Safety 

Information for health care providers about safe injection practices.

www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/providers.html

Using Standing Orders for Administering Vaccines: What You Should Know

The Immunization Action Coalition provides standing orders for ACIPrecommended vaccines and an overview about the use of standing orders for

vaccination.

www.immunize.org/standing-orders/

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June 18, 2018