Immunization Info

Welcome to the Children's Mercy Vaccine Information Web site.

Our goal is to provide you with accurate information about vaccines so that you can make informed choices for your child.

Schedule

You will find information about vaccines your infant to pre school aged child should receive and the diseases these vaccines protect against.

http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4010.pdf

We have also included information on vaccines your pre teen and teen aged child should receive.

http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4020.pdf
Reliable Resources

You will find books, websites and literature available about vaccines.

   http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4012.pdf

   http://www.chop.edu/consumer/jsp/microsite/microsite.jsp?id=75918

   http://www.cispimmunize.org/

   http://www.immunizationinfo.org/parents/

   http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/
School and Day care Immunization Entry Requirements

You will find information on Immunizations required for school entry.

Missouri

Missouri School Immunization requirements:
http://www.dhss.mo.gov/Immunizations/2010-11_School_and_Daycare_Requirements.pdf

Missouri Day Care Immunization requirements:
http://www.dhss.mo.gov/Immunizations/DaycareRequirements.pdf

Kansas

Kansas School Requirements:
http://www.kdheks.gov/immunize/download/KCI_Form.pdf

Kansas School Immunization Requirements:
http://www.kdheks.gov/immunize/download/School_Child_Care_Imm_Requirements_2010-2011.pdf
Vaccine Safety

Information on the safety of available vaccines
http://www.vaccinesafety.edu/
Vaccine Information Statements

Information on the risks and benefits of each vaccine are explained on these statements. These are available in a large number of languages.

http://www.immunize.org/vis/
Care after Immunizations

Tips for parents and care givers to soothe their child after "the shots"

http://www.childrensmercy.org/content/uploadedFiles/Care_Cards/CMH-04-271p.pdf