Vaccine Education Resource Center
Our Position:
We are dedicated to providing every child and woman with the highest-quality medical care—rooted in compassion, respect, and the belief that every family deserves to feel heard and supported. Decades of scientific research and ongoing safety monitoring continue to show that vaccines are safe, effective and provide strong protection for children and communities. As a parent or caregiver, we want to support you in keeping your child healthy and protected. Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to do that, helping prevent serious—sometimes deadly—diseases like hepatitis, polio, pertussis, measles and more. That is why Texas Children’s recommends the complete childhood and adolescent vaccine schedule. Our recommendation is also in alignment with AAP guidance on vaccinations. We encourage every patient family to talk with their clinician to understand the facts and make an informed decision to protect your child and the safety and health of our broader communities.
As always, we remain steadfast in our adherence to all laws and regulations.
Here to Help You Understand Vaccines
Vaccines are an essential part of protecting children’s health and preventing serious disease. Simply put, vaccines save lives. Understanding the importance of vaccines empowers parents to make confident choices for their children’s health and well-being. Parents deserve clear, evidence-based information about vaccine safety, efficacy and possible side effects. Texas Children's Hospital is committed to providing this information and invites you to discuss any questions with your child’s provider.
Recommended vaccines for your family
Discover how vaccines protect against serious illnesses and why prevention matters.
Vaccine schedule
Keep your child protected by following the recommended vaccine schedule.
Vaccine safety & ingredients
Learn what’s inside vaccines and how each ingredient helps keep them safe and effective.
Vaccine Experts at Texas Children’s
Vaccines save lives
The Texas Children’s Vaccine Initiative advances vaccine research and development, education, advocacy, and delivery. By protecting children’s lives through vaccination both locally and globally, our efforts control infectious diseases and reduce vaccine-preventable diseases everywhere.
