Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) explain both risks and benefits of vaccination to the recipient. If you give vaccinations, federal law requires you to document provision of the current federal VIS to each recipient before administering any vaccine covered by the federal Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. An easy, paperless way to comply with the law is to scan a QR code and access the current VIS from a smartphone or tablet. 

Immunize.org now offers a laminated table of QR codes for commercially available vaccines (including vaccines for adults and children). Two tables are available: one has links to the official VIS (produced in English by CDC) and the other links to Spanish translations. The Spanish translation version is sold in a bundle with the official English version. These belong in any room where vaccinations are given. 

Key features: 

• Durability: The tough coating can be wiped down, and QR codes will not expire or become outdated.
• Versatility: Use as 8.5”X11” booklet or wall mounted as an 11”X17” poster in rooms where vaccines are given. 
• Language accessibility: Available in English and Spanish. The Spanish QR code table includes side-by-side text in English to support its use by non-Spanish-speakers. Both versions include a QR code link to the web page index of all VIS translations in dozens of additional languages.  
• Bonus content: the reverse side of the QR code poster includes links to Immunize.org’s “Addressing Vaccination Anxiety” patient handouts and additional VIS resources.