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Immunizations / Vaccinations

Immunizations or vaccinations are an essential part of preventive healthcare for children and adults alike. At CHOC, we understand the importance of protecting your child from preventable diseases. Our team of expert pediatricians and healthcare professionals are dedicated to providing the highest quality immunization services to keep your child healthy and safe. From routine childhood vaccinations to travel immunizations, we offer a comprehensive range of immunization services to meet your family's needs.

Learn more about Immunizations at choc.org

Immunization Resources from CHOC

young girl receives vaccine _ COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 12

TOPIC GUIDE

Immunizations

Mother holding tiny baby foot that has the measles

ARTICLE

Measles outbreaks: What parents need to know

Baby receives RSV injection from female doctor

ARTICLE

What to know about the RSV immunization for babies

child is afraid of needles

PRINTABLE ARTICLE

Cognitive challenging phrases to help kids with their fear of needles

Little girls smiles with backpack on and mask

ARTICLE

COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5: What parents need to know

Mom and her daughter smiling outside with masks on

ARTICLE

COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 0 to 5: What parents need to know

Boy pulls mask down to use asthma inhaler

ARTICLE

The COVID-19 vaccine and pediatric asthma: What parents should know

mom kisses sick daughter on forehead while holding thermometer

ARTICLE

Influenza vs. COVID-19: A pediatrician explains the similarities and differences

girl covers eyes while getting shot

ARTICLE

Kids and the fear of needles: What parents should know

Girl at school smiles with mask _ Covid 19 vaccine for kids under 12

ARTICLE

The COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 12: What parents should know

CHOC patient Logan with bandaged arm after receiving vaccine

ARTICLE

COVID-19 vaccine offers life-saving hope to high-risk teen

Underwater portrait of a smiling 6-year-old girl

ARTICLE

What activities are safe for children too young for the COVID-19 vaccine?

Teen boy in denim jacket

ARTICLE

The COVID-19 vaccine and myocarditis

Mother and daughter talking. Spending time together.

ARTICLE

Does the COVID-19 vaccine cause infertility?

teen girl wearing mask outdoors at sunset

ARTICLE

Teens, kids 12-15 and the COVID-19 vaccine: What parents should know

brunette girl in jeans in a protective medical mask

ARTICLE

Can HPV really lead to cervical cancer?

tween girl with bandage on her arm because she received a vaccine

ARTICLE

Does my child need the HPV vaccine?

sick little girl lying in bed with fever while mom checks her temperature

ARTICLE

Should My Kids Get the Flu Shot This Year?

teen girl showing patch from coronavirus vaccine on arm

ARTICLE

What Vaccines Does My Teen Need?

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ARTICLE

A doctor-approved checklist for teens heading off to college

doctor adminsitering a vaccine to a young boy while he watches

ARTICLE

How to make shots less stressful

close up of child's arm after vaccination with bandage

ARTICLE

New Vaccination Law: What it Means for Your Family

teen girl showing that she just received a vaccine

ARTICLE

The HPV Vaccine: A Doctor’s Perspective

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ARTICLE

Protect Your Family From Measles

Father taking care of his daughter ill with flu at home

ARTICLE

Protect Your Child From Pneumonia

Toddler sitting beside his teddy bear who has his furry hand on his back

ARTICLE

“Herd Immunity” Protects Everyone Against Disease

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PODCAST

Childhood Vaccinations

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