Clinician Reference Guide
Quick-reference for healthcare providers — schedules, contraindications, patient communication, and regulatory sources.
Immunization Schedules
Contraindications
- Severe allergic reaction to prior dose
- Severe allergy to vaccine components
- Immunocompromised (live vaccines)
- Consult package inserts for details
Patient Communication
- ACIP Recommendations
- How Vaccines Work (CDC)
- Use presumptive language
- Address concerns with empathy
Adverse Event Documentation
- Report to VAERS
- Document in patient record
- Include timing and lot number
- Report clinically significant events