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The Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, a.k.a. the "Pink Book," provides healthcare professionals with the most comprehensive information on routinely used vaccines and the diseases they prevent.

This content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional.

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Content from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (public domain).

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* [ Publications ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/index.html>)
  * [ Front Matter ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/front-matter.html>)
  * [ Chapter 1: Principles of Vaccination ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-1-principles-of-vaccination.html>)
  * [ Chapter 2: General Best Practice Guidance for Immunization ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-2-general-best-practice-guidance.html>)
  * [ Chapter 3: Immunization Strategies for Healthcare Practices and Providers ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-3-immunization-strategies.html>)
  * [ Chapter 4: Vaccine Safety ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-4-vaccine-safety.html>)
  * [ Chapter 5: Vaccine Storage and Handling ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-5-vaccine-storage-and-handling.html>)
  * [ Chapter 6: Vaccine Administration ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-6-vaccine-administration.html>)
  * [ Chapter 7: Diphtheria ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-7-diphtheria.html>)
  * [ Chapter 8: Haemophilus influenzae ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-8-haemophilus-influenzae.html>)
  * [ Chapter 9: Hepatitis A ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-9-hepatitis-a.html>)
  * [ Chapter 10: Hepatitis B ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-10-hepatitis-b.html>)
  * [ Chapter 11: Human Papillomavirus ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-11-human-papillomavirus.html>)
  * [ Chapter 12: Influenza ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-12-influenza.html>)
  * [ Chapter 13: Measles ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-13-measles.html>)
  * [ Chapter 14: Meningococcal Disease ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-14-meningococcal-disease.html>)
  * [ Chapter 15: Mumps ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-15-mumps.html>)
  * [ Chapter 16: Pertussis ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-16-pertussis.html>)
  * [ Chapter 17: Pneumococcal Disease ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-17-pneumococcal-disease.html>)
  * [ Chapter 18: Poliomyelitis ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-18-poliomyelitis.html>)
  * [ Chapter 19: Rotavirus ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-19-rotavirus.html>)
  * [ Chapter 20: Rubella ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-20-rubella.html>)
  * [ Chapter 21: Tetanus ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-21-tetanus.html>)
  * [ Chapter 22: Varicella ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-22-varicella.html>)
  * [ Chapter 23: Zoster ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/chapter-23-zoster.html>)
  * [ Appendix A: Schedules and Recommendations ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/appendix-a-schedules-and-recommendations.html>)
  * [ Appendix B: Vaccines ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/appendix-b-vaccines.html>)
  * [ Appendix C: Vaccine Information Statements ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/appendix-c-vaccine-information-statements.html>)
  * [ Appendix D: Vaccine Safety ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/appendix-d-vaccine-safety.html>)
  * [ Errata, Updates & Clarifications ](</pinkbook/hcp/table-of-contents/errata-updates-clarifications.html>)
⚠ Caution
Medical Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.