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Vaccinations can be a difficult subject as they bring up many conflicting viewpoints. To help you navigate the tangled web of information available, visit

United States Health and Human Services: Ten Tips on Evaluating Immunization Information

The vaccination debate is an emotionally charged issue. Talking with people you trust and who have been through the same process can help. Speak with your pediatrician as well as other parents before making a decision.

Information and Recommended Links for Survivors

• National Network for Immunization Information: Immunization Issues
• Immunize: Reliable Sources of Immunization Information - Where to go to Find Answers!
• World Health Organization: Causality Assessment of Adverse Events Following Immunization

Creating a support circle

• Set up your TSC Survivor Profile
• Join support groups of other survivors or set up your own
• Interact and provide updates on your profile or our forums

Health-care Providers Who Can Help

Various healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists and others are allowed to give vaccines. Rules may vary by state.

For a list of types of physicians and what they can do for you, follow this link:
Vaccine: Allied Vaccine Group

Communicating with Your Health-care providers

• Bring a friend or family member with you to your appointments not only to provide support but to lend an extra ear to understand everything your health-care provider has to say and to think up any more questions you may not realize are important at the time.
• Don't be afraid to ask any questions you feel you need the answer to, even if you may be scared of the answer. Ignorance won't help you fight this disease - emotionally or physically.
• Write down any questions you may have ahead of time and the answers to those questions as your health-care provider walks you through them. Don't be afraid to ask for clarification on anything.

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