Vaccine Information Statements

Multi-, Routine-, & Non-Routine-Vaccine VISs

Multi

Multiple Vaccines (DTaP, IPV, Hib, PCV, Hepatitis B, and Rotavirus) (11/16/12)
This VIS may be used as a substitute for any or all of the routine birth-6 month vaccine VISs. (DTaP, IPV, Hib, PCV, Hepatitis B, and Rotavirus).

Routine

DTaP (5/17/07)
Hepatitis A (10/25/11) [Interim]
Hepatitis B (2/2/12) [Interim]
Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae type b) (12/16/98)
HPV - Cervarix (5/3/11) [Interim]
HPV - Gardasil (5/17/13) [Interim]
Influenza - Live, Intranasal (7/26/13) [Interim]
Influenza - Inactivated (7/26/13) [Interim]
Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) (4/20/12) [Interim]
Measles/Mumps/Rubella & Varicella (MMRV) (5/21/10) [Interim]
Meningococcal (10/14/2011) [Interim]
Pneumococcal Conjugate (PCV13) (2/27/13) [Interim]
Pneumococcal Polysaccharide (PPSV23) (10/06/09)
Polio (11/08/11) [Interim]
Rotavirus (8/26/13) [Interim]
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) (10/06/09)
Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) (5/9/13) [Interim]
Td or Tdap (Tetanus-Diphtheria or Tetanus-Diphtheria-Pertussis) (1/24/12) [Interim]
Use for Td until "Td only" VIS is available.
Varicella (Chickenpox) (3/13/08) [Interim]

Non-routine

Adenovirus (7/14/11)
Note: Adenovirus vaccine is approved for use only among military personnel.
Anthrax (3/10/10)
Japanese Encephalitis (12/7/11)
Rabies (10/06/09)
Smallpox (Vaccinia) (8/31/07)
Medical Guide for vaccination with ACAM2000 [227 KB, 6 pages] This medication guide replaces the Smallpox VIS. It is to be used before one receives the vaccination. This guide is not available in other languages.
Typhoid (5/29/12)
Yellow Fever (03/30/11)

What's New with VISs

New Provider Information for Influenza VISs (Sept 26)
Updated Rotavirus VIS (Sept 20)
Small Change to Inactivated Influenza VIS (Aug 7)
2013-14 Influenza VISs (Jul 26)
VISs to Receive a New Look (Jun 18)

What are VISs?

Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) are information sheets produced by the CDC that explain both the benefits and risks of a vaccine to vaccine recipients.
Federal law requires that healthcare staff provide a VIS to a patient, parent, or legal representative before each dose of certain vaccinations.

How to Use VISs

Instructions for the Use of VISs
Read and print an information sheet about the use of VISs, including recordkeeping requirements.
Facts About VISs
Read information about provider responsibilities, types of VISs, rules on VIS use, and FAQs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Translations Find VISs translated into other languages.

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