The NC Immunization Branch exists to promote public health through the identification and elimination of vaccine-preventable diseases like polio, hepatitis B, measles, chickenpox, whooping cough, rubella (German measles), and mumps. In 1994, North Carolina became a universal vaccine state, meaning it provides vaccines for all children from birth through 18 years of age. In 2001, the Branch incorporated an adult education component into the program to raise awareness of the agelessness of immunizations. According to national statistics, North Carolina is one of the top ten states leading the nation in the percentage of 2-year-old children who have received all age-appropriate immunizations.

• Adults: Immunizations for Adults, Adult Immunization Schedule, FAQs about Adult Immunization, Recommendations for Pregnant Women, How to Find an Immunization Record

• Flu Season: 2008-09 Flu Season, Flu FAQs, 2008-09 ACIP Recommendations, Flu Clinic Finder

• NCIR: Registry Information, Up-to-Date Progress, Parents' FAQs About Registries

• News: Press Releases, Events, Provider Updates, Resources for Reporters

• Parents: Immunization Info for Parents, Childhood Schedule, FAQs about Childhood Immunizations, Travel Immunizations, How to Find an Immunization Record, Information about Hib Vaccine Recall

• Providers: Immunization Info for Providers, Information about Hib Vaccine Recall, Joining the UCVDP, Managing Vaccine Supply, Immunization Forms, "All Aboard DTaP 4" Initiative, Coverage Criteria for State-Supplied Vaccine, Information and Resources for Providers about New (2008) Immunization Requirements

• Child Cares/Schools/Colleges: Immunizations and Child Care, School Entry Requirements, Immunization Requirements for College, Information and Resources for Schools about New (2008) Immunization Requirements