Vaccines are safe and effective. Of course, as with all medications, vaccines may be associated with some mild, short-term side effects. Please click on any of the links below to visit reputable Web sites that provide scientifically accurate information.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC Vaccine Safety Page

• CDC Vaccine Information Statements:
  

  	Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (2008-2009)
  	Live, Intranasal Influenza Vaccine (2008-2009)

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
CHOP Vaccine Safety Pagea

Immunization Action Coalition
immunize.org Vaccine Safety Page

Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases (PKIDs)
PKIDs Online Vaccine Safety Page

Every Child By Two (ECBT)
ECBT Vaccine Safety Page