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Vaccine Information Statements

Vaccine Information Statements

Vaccine Information Statements (VIS)

A Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) is a one-page, two-sided, information sheet, produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). VIS inform vaccine recipients - or their parents or legal representatives - about the benefits and risks of a vaccine. Federal law requires that VIS be given out whenever certain vaccinations are given. The VIS must be given out at the time of each vaccination - prior to administration of the vaccine.

Vaccine Information Statements (VIS) are available to view and access on the CDC website. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will be transitioning away from printed versions in the warehouse. During this transition, providers can order small amounts of VIS through local health departments. For local health department contact information, visit michigan.gov/lhdmap

 

 


VIS Links

VIS Webinar

Ways to give a VIS

  • Paper copies of the VIS can be printed and given to patients prior to vaccination.
  • Permanent, laminated office copies may be given to patients to read prior to vaccination.
  • Patients may view VISs on a computer monitor or other video display.
  • Patients may read the VIS on their phone or other digital device by downloading the pdf file from CDC's website.
  • Patients may be given a copy of a VIS during a prior visit, or told how to access it through the internet, so they can read it in advance. These patients must still be offered a copy to read during the immunization visit, as a reminder.

Patients must still be offered a copy of the VIS to take away following the vaccination. The patient may decline.

Please note, the MCIR Immunization Notice Form is also available to be given to patients in the ways listed above.


Frequently Used Resources

CDC Information