Resources for Educating Adult Patients about Vaccines | CDC

Resources for Educating Adult Patients about Vaccines | CDC

For Educating Your Adult Patients

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How to Give a Strong Recommendation to Adult Patients Who Require Vaccination
Module including video presentation of 3 case examples of evidence-based strategies and tips on strengthening vaccine recommendations with information that can help patients make informed decisions.

Every year tens of thousands of adults needlessly suffer, are hospitalized, and even die as a 

result of diseases that could be prevented by vaccines.

While adults believe immunization is important, a recent national survey showed that most adults 

are not aware that they need vaccines throughout their lives to protect against diseases like shingles, 

pertussis, and hepatitis.

Patients trust you to give them the best advice on how to protect their health. Use the resources 

below to educate your patients on recommended vaccines and help them make informed decisions 

about vaccinations.

Resources for Adult Patients

Download free resources for the following groups of adults:

• Adults (General)
• Older Adults
• Pregnant Women
• Travelers

• Adults with Chronic Health Conditions
• Healthcare Workers
• Spanish Speakers

Disease-specific Resources

Find resources from CDC and other organizations that can be used to educate your patients on these specific vaccine-preventable diseases.

• Seasonal Influenza (Flu)
• Diphtheria
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• HPV

• Meningococcal Disease
• Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
• Pneumococcal Disease
• Shingles
• Tetanus

Vaccine-specific Resources

Review factsheets with information on how to help address common questions about adult vaccines.