The Public Health Foundation (PHF) in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is pleased to announce the availability of Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 13th Edition or “The Pink Book” E-Book. This resource provides the most current, comprehensive, and credible information on vaccine-preventable diseases, and contains updated content on immunization and vaccine information for public health practitioners, healthcare providers, health educators, pharmacists, nurses, and others involved in administering vaccines.

“The Pink Book E-Book” allows you, your staff, and others to have quick access to features such as keyword search and chapter links. Online schedules and sources can also be accessed directly through e-readers with internet access.



Current, credible, and comprehensive, “The Pink Book E-Book” contains information on each vaccine-preventable disease and delivers immunization providers with the latest information on:

Principles of vaccination General recommendations on immunization Vaccine safety Child/adult immunization schedules International vaccines/Foreign language terms Vaccination data and statistics
The E-Book format contains all of the information and updates that are in the print version, including:



· New vaccine administration chapter

· New recommendations regarding selection of storage units and temperature monitoring tools

· New recommendations for vaccine transport

· Updated information on available influenza vaccine products

· Use of Tdap in pregnancy

· Use of Tdap in persons 65 years of age or older

· Use of PCV13 and PPSV23 in adults with immunocompromising conditions

· New licensure information for varicella-zoster immune globulin

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