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Vaccine Recommendations and Access in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health endorses existing evidence-based guidance from independent experts and professional organizations. We encourage the implementation of these schedules in clinical and community practices.
This page is designed to help you find clear, trustworthy information about immunizations so you can make confident decisions for yourself and your family. Whether you’re looking for answers, trying to sort through confusing details, or simply exploring your options, you’ll find guidance, encouragement, and reliable resources.
The American Academy of Pediatrics offers plain-language answers, practical advice and expert insights to help you make confident decisions for your child's well-being grounded in the latest science. They also offer a list of pediatricians who provide evidence-based information on social media: Follow Pediatricians for Trustworthy Content on Children’s Health.
Family-friendly answers to commonly asked questions about vaccines, and toolkits for social media engagement. Highlights stories from families who have been impacted by vaccine preventable diseases. The “get involved” tab has ways to connect, including Vaccinate Your Family University, a free online training for anyone who wants to be a trusted community voice for vaccine information.
Credible vaccine information for families from families. The “Resource” tab has trainings including “Becoming Trusted Messengers” and “The Vaccine Quest” demonstrating how to have an effective vaccine conversation. Sign up for the “Just the Facts” newsletter to stay up to date on the latest social media conversations about vaccines.
Real, balanced, and unbiased information about childhood vaccines to help parents make informed decisions about vaccination. Practical educational materials and a helpful six-page guide, written by a pediatrician called Clear Answers & Smart Advice About Your Baby's Shots (PDFs)
From the American Academy of Family Physicians, this resource offers reliable, easy-to-understand immunization information for people of all ages.
A good resource on vaccines recommended before, during, and after pregnancy from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
Helpful information on vaccine science and safety from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) including information on vaccine ingredients and vaccine preventable diseases in an easy-to-read format with complete, up-to-date and reliable information about vaccines across the lifespan. Talking About Vaccines with Dr. Paul Offit.
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) has great information on the diseases that vaccines protect us from and how to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy.
Autism and Vaccines: Read the Science
Information about autism and the needs of people and families affected by autism from the Autism Science Foundation. Plus, The Truth About Autism and Vaccines (PDF), a comprehensive guide debunking myths about the connection between vaccines and autism.
Vaccines & Autism: Unraveling the Myth
Find frequently asked questions addressing this myth for kids and parents in multiple languages from King County in Washington State.
Your healthcare provider is an excellent resource for questions about vaccine-preventable diseases and immunizations. Local public health departments also play an important role by offering services and sharing reliable vaccine information with the community. Find yours at Find a Local or Tribal Health Department or Community Health Board.