Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) are information sheets from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  They explain to people who get vaccines, their parents, or their legal representatives both the benefits and risks of a vaccine.

Federal law requires that VISs be given to patients before certain vaccinations are given.  All providers of vaccines, both public and private sector, must give out Vaccine Information Sheets.

These VIS are available in English, Russian and Spanish.