• Immunizations and Vaccines

    Creating a Community of Immunity

    Vaccines have prevented more than 29 million hospitalizations and 1 million deaths for U.S. children born in the last 25 years.* However, vaccine misinformation remains a threat to public health.

    The up-to-date resources and education on this page support your efforts to talk with patients of any age and confidently lead them to the best decisions.


    2024-2025 Immunization Schedules

    Inside Family Medicine Podcast: Educating Primary Care Clinicians about 2024 Immunization Schedules

    Dr. Anne Schneider, a family physician and AAFP Vaccine Science Fellow, discusses the importance of vaccines, provides updates from the June 2024 ACIP meeting, and shares strategies to boost vaccine confidence. The episode emphasizes the role of family physicians in educating patients about vaccines and using credible resources to stay informed.

    Vaccine News & Resources

    For Patient Care

    Clinical guidance, CME, policies, and coding to keep you informed as you provide care for patients of all ages

    Talk to your patients about this season's vaccines for flu, COVID-19, and RSV so they can risk less and do more. 

    "What You Should Know" (PDF)*

    A handout you can give patients that explains who is at highest risk for severe flu, COVID-19, and RSV, and why vaccination is important. 

    "Common Concerns" fact sheet (PDF)*
    This fact sheet addresses common concerns about flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines. 

    "Three Reasons" poster (PDF)
    A poster to display in your office to inform patients why they should be vaccinated against COVID-19, flu and RSV. 

    Talking to Your Patients About Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines*
    A conversation guide to help you answer your patients’ questions and to feel comfortable explaining why vaccines provide the best protection against flu, COVID-19, and RSV.

    *Resources available in Spanish by clicking the "Languages" button in the upper right corner of the page, which will allow you to change the site language.

    Respiratory Illness

    Other Diseases

    Vaccines in Pregnancy

    Additional Vaccine Resources

    • Toolkit: Vaccines 4 Teens: Your team can customize to educate parents/guardians and teen patients.
    • Audio: Healthy Immunity is a two-part series with AAFP Vaccine Science fellows. (Download AAFP App)

    For Patient Conversations

    Find resources to help you confidently guide patients through their vaccine questions and concerns


    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. 

    AAFP Journal and News Articles

    *https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/about/index.html