The Pennsylvania Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics and the PA Immunization Coalition have teamed up to host the updated PA Immunization Education Program. The Pennsylvania Immunization Education Program (IEP) provides up-to-date immunization education to health professionals across the Commonwealth. The program includes information on the basics of vaccine-preventable diseases, current disease epidemiology, and immunization recommendations and schedules. It focuses on practical tips on storage and handling, motivational interviewing, and best practices to increase routine rates in medical homes.
Originally comprised of three modules focused on pediatric immunizations, the program now includes a fourth part dedicated to adult immunizations. The PA Immunization Education Program’s mission is to improve and maintain high immunization rates through the education of clinicians, primary care practice staff, and related health professional groups to reduce the effects of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Here is the direct link to the training: https://cce.upmc.com/content/pennsylvania-immunization-education-program-iep-0#group-tabs-node-course-default2
Immunization Schedules:
- AAP Childhood Vaccine Schedule
- AAFP Adult Vaccine Schedule
- ACOG Releases Updated Guidance on Maternal Immunizations
These versions of the immunization schedules are recommended. The CDC’s 2026 immunization schedules, which are not endorsed by PAIC, can be found here.
Looking for ready-to-use materials to support your immunization efforts? Visit our Educational Materials page for downloadable fact sheets and resources you can share with patients and families to reinforce vaccine education and confidence.
👉 Access Materials for Your Community
CDC:
- Vaccines and Immunizations: For Healthcare Professionals (CDC)
- Immunization Training Online Courses (CDC)
Pennsylvania Department of Health:
- Immunization Materials and Resources (Pennsylvania Department of Health)
American Academy of Pediatrics:
- Vaccination Recommendations by the AAP
- Administering Immunizations in Your Practice (AAP)
- AAP Patient Care Resources on Immunizations
Immunize.org:
- VIS Translations from Immunize.org – Our cooperative agreement with CDC supports Immunize.org to make available Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) translations. Providing a translation along with the current English VIS reduces barriers to important vaccination information for people whose preferred language is not English.
- Immunize.org’s Clinical Resources – All are free to download, print, and share in your practice. Each printable (PDF) resource includes in its footer the date it was last reviewed and a QR code that links to the current online version.
- Clinical Resource Translations from Immunize.org
- Ask the Experts by Immunization Action Coalition (ICA) answers your questions about Vaccine Preventable Diseases
- Improving the Vaccination Experience
Other Resources:
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Vaccine Education Center
- Vaccine Update for Healthcare Professionals (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia)
- Vaccine Confidence (HHS)
COVID-19:
- Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States (CDC)
- COVID-19 Vaccination Clinical & Professional Resources (CDC)
- COVID-19 Vaccines Quick Reference Guide (CDC)
- COVID-19 Resources (NFID)
Influenza:
- Information for Health Professionals, Influenza (CDC)
- Immunize.org’s Resource Page on Influenza
- Influenza Resources (NFID)
HPV:
- Clinical Overview of HPV (CDC)
- AAP’s Resources on HPV Vaccination
- Immunize.org’s Resource Page on HPV
- HPV Educational Tools and Resources (CDC)
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Information for Clinicians (CDC)
- HPV Resources (NFID)
- HPV Roundtable Resource Center