Educating Parents & Providers: Immunization Recommendations,

Materials, & PSAs

The Immunize LA Kids Coalition compiled the following links, tools and resources to help you better understand immunization recommendations and promote immunizations. Whether you’re a parent, a medical provider, in public health, a staff member at a community-based organization, or a concerned community member, we’re sure there is a tool here for you!

Immunization Schedules

• 2008 Childhood, Adolescent, & Catch-up Immunization Schedules: Consult these schedules to learn the ages when each vaccine should be given to children and teens.

• 2008 Adult Immunization Schedule: This schedule outlines the shots recommended for individuals over the age of 18.

Immunization Recommendations

• General Recommendations on Immunizations, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP): This report provides background information on immunizations and vaccine-preventable diseases, age-based recommendations for vaccinations, spacing, contraindications, as well as a list of immunization resources.

• Standards for Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Practices: These guidelines, which were developed under the leadership of the National Vaccine Advisory Committee provide recommendations for making childhood vaccines easily accessible, effectively communicating about immunizations, and implementing strategies to improve vaccination rates.

Flyers for Parents and Community Members

• "Shots by Two" Flyer: A simple one-page full color flyer that raises awareness about the importance of vaccines and the recommended immunization schedule, reminds parents to bring the yellow-card to all medical visits, and links families with free and low cost immunizations. This brochure was pre-tested with African American families in South Los Angeles.

• "Getting Back on Track" Brochure: A simple tri-fold full color reproducible brochure that promotes the message that children who have fallen behind on immunizations can receive “catch-up” shots. This brochure also lists community resources that can help families stay healthy and safe, including free and low cost immunization providers, financial resources, clinics, drug treatment, and nutritional education and support.

Posters for Physician Offices and Clinics

• “Sick Today? Shots May be OK!” Posters: These colorful 21x17 inch posters promote the message that children can receive immunizations whether they are in the office for a well-child visit or for an acute care visit for a mild condition. Two versions of the poster are available in either English or Spanish. All four posters were pre-tested with African American and Hispanic/Latino families in South Los Angeles.
  • “The Immunizer” Poster Version, English
  • “The Immunizer” Poster Version, Spanish
  • “Kids’ Photos” Version, English
  • “Kids’ Photos” Version, Spanish
  • Poster Order Form

Staff Education Resources for Physician Offices and Clinics

• CARES Immunization Tipsheet: This one-page tipsheet was developed by the Immunize LA Kids African American Taskforce for physician offices and clinics to highlight the importance of four key concepts (Community Resources, Attitude, Reminders, and Education) in effectively promoting immunizations.
  • CARES Immunization Tipsheet, English
  • CARES Immunization Tipsheet, Spanish

• Improving Services and Satisfaction for your Diverse Patient Population Checklist and Tipsheet. Physician offices and clinics can use these companion pieces that were developed by our African American Taskforce to assess and improve their capacity to provide culturally-appropriate care.
  • Cultural Awareness Checklist and Tipsheet, English
  • Cultural Awareness Checklist and Tipsheet, Spanish

• Immunize LA Kids Provider Updates: These brief publications include useful tips, updates, and resources to help physician offices and clinics promote immunizations and improve their immunization systems.
  • January 2005
  • February 2006
  • August 2006
  • December 2007

Radio Public Service Announcements (PSAs)

• Immunize LA Kids PSAs designed to reach young African American Parents and Grandparents: These sixty second radio PSAs encourage on-time vaccination & emphasize the importance of bringing the “yellow card” to every MD visit. They were designed to reach African American parents and grandparents and use familiar language to address common immunization beliefs, misperceptions, and motivators.
  • The Immunizer Prequel PSA, Version 1
  • The Immunizer Prequel PSA, Version 2
  • The Immunizer PSA, Version 1
  • The Immunizer PSA, Version 2
  • The Immunizer Returns PSA
  • Grandma PSA
  • Tisha Campbell-Martin PSA