# Vaccines on the Go — What You Should Know

> Mobile resource for scientifically accurate vaccine information and education. (iPhone/iPad app by The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vaccines-on-the-go/id692759940 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia](https://appshunter.io/developer/351401975)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 15 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-08-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vaccines-on-the-go/id692759940/reviews.md

## What is Vaccines on the Go?

Get vaccine information—Anytime. Anywhere. Find videos, animations & graphics. Ask us questions. Info includes safety, diseases, immune system & more.

It is easier than ever to get health information. But sometimes,  it’s difficult to weed out the “good” information (which is scientifically accurate) from the “bad” information (which is not based on science). This is especially true for vaccines.

In a continued effort to provide the public with information about the science, safety and importance of vaccines, the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (VEC) created Vaccines on the Go: What You Should Know so busy parents can access the information wherever and whenever they need it. 

Vaccines on the Go: What You Should Know contains information about:
• Vaccines and the diseases they prevent   
• Recommended immunization schedules for children, teens and adults
• Vaccine safety concerns, including autism, thimerosal and too many vaccines 
• How the immune system works, including what happens during an infection or when a           person is immune compromised
• Disease and vaccine information related to travel, including descriptions of cholera, Japanese encephalitis virus, typhoid and yellow fever

Additional features include:
• Graphics depicting disease characteristics, such as levels of contagiousness and typical disease timelines
• Links to videos about vaccines, including animations related to how viruses attack cells, maternal antibodies and immunizations, and more
• Vaccine-related trivia 
• A place to record notes or questions for the next doctor’s visit
• Ways to stay connected with the VEC, including sending us vaccine-related questions or signing up for Parents PACK, our free monthly e-newsletter  
• Links to other online VEC resources, like booklets and Q&A sheets

This version of the Vaccines on the Go: What You Should Know mobile application is optimized for iPhones running iOS9 or more recent versions of iOS releases.

## Key features

- Vaccine and disease prevention information
- Recommended immunization schedules
- Vaccine safety concerns explained
- Immune system workings
- Travel-related vaccine info
- Videos and graphics
- Record notes for doctor visits

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vaccines-on-the-go/id692759940/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Bad all

*2024-04-25*

Useless app

### 5/5 — Update is awesome

*2019-10-23, version 1.4*

The recent update to this app is fantastic. The information is organized thoughtfully and the refreshed visual presentation is dynamic. As always, the content is thorough and robust.

### 5/5 — Fantastic resource

*2015-10-04, version 1.3*

Very well organized, comprehensive app for families who have questions about vaccines, vaccine schedules, and whether vaccines are safe for their child. Also, well made app!

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2014-02-27, version 1.0*

Very well-done. Perhaps one addition: what if in the "schedule" section there was at least rudimentary info about the diseases being prevented?  Like you click on rotavirus, and it tells you what it is, why it's dangerous, etc.

### 5/5 — Great reference

*2013-10-06, version 1.0*

Excellent reference for parents. I have three kids and this helps me stay up to date on their vaccines.

### 5/5 — High quality vaccine information

*2013-09-10, version 1.0*

Excellent, easy to access information from a trusted source.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2013-08-30, version 1.0*

This app is great for anyone that has children. It provides great info and will answer many questions. Well done CHOP!

## Frequently asked questions about Vaccines on the Go

### What is Vaccines on the Go?

Vaccines on the Go is a free mobile application developed by the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. It provides scientifically accurate information about vaccines, diseases they prevent, and immunization schedules.

### What kind of information does Vaccines on the Go offer?

The app covers vaccine safety, how the immune system works, disease and vaccine information related to travel, and recommended immunization schedules for all ages. It also includes links to videos and graphics.

### Is Vaccines on the Go available on Android devices?

This version of Vaccines on the Go is optimized for iPhones running iOS 9 or more recent versions. It is also compatible with iPads and iPods.

### Does Vaccines on the Go have ads?

No, Vaccines on the Go does not contain advertisements. It is a free application focused on providing educational content without interruption.

### How often is Vaccines on the Go updated?

The app was last updated on April 10, 2023, with version 8.0. This indicates a commitment to keeping the information current.

### Can I ask questions about vaccines through Vaccines on the Go?

Yes, the app provides a way to send vaccine-related questions to the Vaccine Education Center. You can also record notes or questions for your next doctor's visit.

### What is the age rating for Vaccines on the Go?

Vaccines on the Go has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the complex medical information presented.

### What is the user rating for Vaccines on the Go?

The app has a high user rating of 4.5 stars, based on 15 ratings. This suggests positive user reception of the app's content and functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.0 — 2023-04-10

Security updates.

### 7.0 — 2021-11-29

Security updates.

### 6.0 — 2021-08-04

Security updates.

### 5.0 — 2021-01-16

App updates to glossary page.

### 4.0 — 2021-01-07

Security updates.

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