Immunization and vaccine schedules and resources
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Help your patients stay current on vaccines with the AAFP's recommendations and schedules for 2026.
2026 immunization recommendations
Answering common questions about vaccination
All adults, children and families should stay up to date on recommended vaccines to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy.
The following resources can guide your conversations with patients about vaccines, helping you give recommendations confidently and separate myth from fact when it comes to immunization.
Anticipatory guidance to recommend routine vaccination: Learn about this counseling technique for adults and children.
How to approach conversations with parents about routine pediatric vaccination: Prep for answering questions that help patients make informed decisions.
How vaccines keep you healthy: A guide from Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity + Progress (CVEEP). A version in Spanish is also available.
Building confidence when talking to parents about children’s vaccines: Address 10 common questions parents may have about vaccines for children.
Vaccine myths versus facts: Resources from the AAFP’s Trusted Health Education from Family Physicians | familydoctor.org to help clear up misconceptions about vaccines.
Champions for Vaccine Education, Equity and Progress (CVEEP) Explainer video series
Video 1: How new vaccines are developed Watch video
Video 2: How vaccines work Watch video
Video 3: How viruses change Watch video
Inside Family Medicine Podcast: Educating Knowledge About mRNA Vaccines
In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, host Michael Monroe speaks with AAFP Vaccine Science fellows Dr. Anne Schneider and Dr. Mina Saleem Khan about why mRNA vaccines matter and how family physicians can address patient questions and misinformation. They explain mRNA basics, review COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy, address common myths, and share practical communication strategies—such as empathetic counseling, presumptive recommendations, and team-based systems—to reduce missed vaccination opportunities.
Policies
These policies outline the AAFP’s positions on vaccine access, cost, coverage, distribution and exemptions.
Related resources
Share your stories to build trust with patients: Your experience with vaccines can help patients understand the benefits. Read more.
AAFP Vaccine Science Fellowship: Designed for mid-career family physicians interested in the science of vaccine development, production and policy. Learn more.