Vaccines are products that are used to help protect people from getting sick when exposed to an infecting germ. Vaccines target specific types of germs by getting the body to make antibodies. Vaccines do not protect against all infections. The act of getting in injection or taking an oral vaccine dose is called getting an immunization (or vaccination). Most people know children get immunizations, but there are some that are designed to be given to adults too.
American Thoracic Society (ATS)
The American Thoracic Society is the world's leading medical society dedicated to accelerating the advancement of global respiratory health through multidisciplinary collaboration, education, and advocacy.
- COVID-19 and Lung Health 2023
- Vaccines, How They Work
- What is the Flu
- Pneumonia Vaccines
- RSV in Babies and Children” 2023
ATS Public Advisory Roundtable (PAR) Members
Asthma & Allergy Network
This organization supports patients with allergies, asthma & related conditions to improve care and quality of life
COPD Foundation
A patient-centered organization committed to preventing COPD, bronchiectasis, and nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease, and to seeking cures while improving lives and advocating for all affected.
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
An organization committed to advancing improved care of patients with PF and providing unequaled support and education resources for patients, caregivers, family members, and health care providers.
Vasculitis Foundation
This organization is dedicated to helping patients, providing information, spreading awareness, connecting members of the community, and promoting research efforts.
TSC Alliance® :
This organizatin’s mission is to find a cure for TSC while improving the lives of those affected.
American Academy of Pediatrics
HealthyChildren.org is the only parenting website backed by 67,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
American Lung Association (ALA)
The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education and advocacy.
- Vaccines that Protect Against Infectious Respiratory Diseases
- Fend Off Flu (helping higher-risk communities prevent flu)
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
CDC is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public’s health.
- General information about COVID Vaccines
- FAQ about COVID Vaccines
- Different Vaccines (for COVID)
- mRNA Vaccines (for COVID
- The Journey of Your Child’s Vaccine
- Short video about flu -- Flu Can Be Very Serious – Flu Vaccine Protects
COVID-19 Prevention Network
The COVID-19 Prevention Network (CoVPN) was formed by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the US National Institutes of Health to respond to the global pandemic.
Infectious Disease Society of America and CDC Real Time Learning Network
This website provides information, curated by medical experts, that will help clinicians and other decision-makers work together to win the fight against COVID-19
Immunization Action Coalition (IAC)
This website is brought to you by Immunize.org, a national leader in immunization education.
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
The mission of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services.
- Information about different types of vaccines -- Vaccine Types
- Information you can use and share with your community -- Videos
World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO coordinate the world’s response to health emergencies, promote well-being, prevent disease and expand access to health care.
