The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.
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VIS—Your Child’s First VaccinesCategory: newborns_infants_and_toddlers
The vaccines covered on this statement are those most likely to be given during the same visits during infancy and early childhood.
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Vaccine Concerns - You're UndecidedCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Vaccine Facts for Informed Decision-Making
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Vaccine Reactions - NormalCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A reaction to a recent immunization (vaccine) shot. Most reactions are at the injection site (such as pain, swelling, redness).
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Vaccine Reactions - Specific DetailsCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A reaction to a recent immunization (vaccine). Most reactions are at the shot site (such as pain, swelling, redness).
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Vaccines - Infections They PreventCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Vaccines can protect your child from 16 severe infections.
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Vaccines—Autism ToolkitCategory: autism_spectrum_disorder
Scientific studies show that many different genes work together with things in the environment to put a child at risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Scientific studies do not show that vaccines cause ASD.
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Viral RashCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A pink rash that is all over the body. The rash is part of a viral illness.
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