Parents and Guardians

What Happens When You Get Sick?

Explore the courses in Heath at Murdoch to learn more about the effects of diseases on human health.

Immunity and Vaccines Explained

Vaccines work with our immune system to keep us from getting sick.

Sesame Street: Elmo Gets the COVID-19 Vaccine | PSA

Louie had many questions about Elmo getting the COVID-19 vaccine, so he spoke with their pediatrician to make the right choice. Louie learned Elmo getting vaccinated is the best way to keep Elmo and everyone they love around them safe. Now Elmo is ready for all the hugs!

Addressing Pregnant Patient Vaccine Concerns with Nurse-Midwife Carol Hayes

“What do you say to pregnant patients who decline or refuse the recommended maternal vaccinations?” During this segment of the “How I Recommend” video series, Nurse-Midwife Carol Hayes, CNM, MN, MPH, explains how addressing pregnant patients’ concerns and offering personal experiences can help put them at ease about receiving…

Talking to Pregnant Women About Vaccines

Use this printable handout to train staff on how to address patient questions about vaccines recommended during pregnancy.

Provide the Best Prenatal Care to Prevent Pertussis

This 8.5″ x 11″ fact sheet highlights five facts all prenatal healthcare professionals should know about Tdap and pregnancy. It also provides resources to help healthcare professionals strongly recommend Tdap to their pregnant patients during the third trimester of each pregnancy to prevent pertussis.

Making a Strong Vaccine Referral to Pregnant Women

This 8.5″ x 11″ fact sheet offers tips for how to make a strong referral to pregnant patients to help ensure that they get recommended vaccines to prevent pertussis and influenza. It is designed for healthcare professionals who are not able to stock and administer Tdap or influenza vaccines in their office.

Summary of Maternal Immunization Recommendations

This one-page chart lists key vaccination recommendations for before, during, and after pregnancy. It is a quick reference table summarizing important contraindications and recommendations related to maternal vaccination.

Resources for Educating Pregnant Women

CDC has created the following resources in order to help healthcare professionals communicate the importance of maternal vaccination with pregnant women. The materials below are intended to help healthcare professionals start or continue conversations with their patients. You may print several of these materials from your office or home printer and give them to patients to supplement your conversations…

Vaccine Equity Education Fellows

This prestigious program is dedicated to advancing vaccine equity through impactful research. Participants in this initiative contribute valuable insights that shed light on disparities in vaccine access, fostering a fairer and more inclusive global vaccination landscape. Their work drives us closer to a world where everyone can benefit equitably from the power of vaccines.