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Immunizations and Vaccines
Fall 2025-26 Immunization Recommendations
The AAFP has released our fall immunization recommendations, reinforcing our unwavering commitment to the health of communities across the country. As we navigate fall respiratory virus season and shifting federal guidelines, the AAFP urges all adults, children and families to stay up to date on recommended vaccines to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy.
For Patient Care
Clinical guidance, CME, policies, and coding to keep you informed as you provide care for patients of all ages
- Measles Vaccine
- U.S. News and World Report: Measles Outbreaks Highlight Just How Vital Vaccinations Are (AAFP President Dr. Furr)
- Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) Vaccine
- Pertussis Vaccine
- Meningococcal Disease Vaccine
- Fact Sheets: What Family Physicians Need to Know and What Patients Need to Know
- Women's Health Resources
- Academy Greenlights Federal Actions on Maternal RSV Vaccine
Additional Vaccine Resources
- Toolkit: Vaccines 4 Teens: Your team can customize to educate parents/guardians and teen patients.
Fact Sheets
- How to Approach Conversations With Parents About Routine Pediatric Vaccination
- Protect from COVID-19 Year-Round | CVEEP
- Protect from COVID-19 Year-Round | CVEEP (Spanish)
- How Vaccines Help Keep You Healthy | CVEEP
- How Vaccines Help Keep You Healthy | CVEEP (Spanish
- Building Confidence When Talking to Parents About Children’s Vaccines
- What to Know About Maternal Vaccination | CVEEP
- What to Know About Maternal Vaccination | CVEEP (Spanish)
- Talking to Family and Friends About COVID-19 Vaccination | CVEEP
- Talking to Family and Friends About COVID-19 Vaccination | CVEEP (Spanish)
- Risk Explainers
Other Resources
- "CVEEP Explains" Video Series
- CVEEP Stay Updated Explainer Videos:
- Glossary: The Science of Vaccines | CVEEP
- Glossary: The Science of Vaccines | CVEEP (Spanish)
- Posters: Prevent to Protect | CVEEP
- Posters: Prevent to Protect (Spanish) | CVEEP
- Counseling Guide: Anticipatory Guidance to Recommend Routine Vaccination for Adults
- Email Template: Messages to Use in Vaccine Communications
- Patient Education Infographic: What Your Doctor Wants You to Know About Vaccines for Kids
Patient Vaccine Education - in 50 Seconds
This short video explains that vaccines are extremely safe and important at all stages. Patients can read more in the Vaccines: Myth Versus Fact article.
Familydoctor.org by the AAFP offers patient-friendly health advice from trusted family physicians. Health articles can support your patient conversations and help them feel more informed, and at ease, about any physical or mental health issue they’re experiencing. All articles are based on the latest medical evidence.