• Immunizations and Vaccines

    Creating a Community of Immunity


    Vaccines are one of the best preventive health tools we have. But vaccine misinformation is a real threat to public health and with increased patient hesitancy, potentially deadly disease outbreaks will happen. It's critical that everyone protect their health and those around them. 

    According to the CDC, vaccinations will prevent more than 21 million hospitalizations and 730,000 deaths among children born in the last 20 years.1 For every $1 invested in vaccines, an estimated $10.20 is saved in direct medical costs.2 But more education is needed to improve vaccination rates. AAFP resources can support your efforts to get your patients vaccinated, from birth to advanced age.  

     

    Immunization Schedules

    Resources to Address Vaccine Concerns

    Influenza and Other Diseases

    Free CME Immunization Courses

    COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters

    Patient Vaccine Education

     

    Immunization Schedules

    Addressing Vaccine Concerns and Misinformation

    Patient Vaccine Education - in 50 Seconds

    This short video supports your patient conversations about getting vaccinated. It explains that vaccines are extremely safe and why it's important to health at all stages of life.

    They can read more in the Vaccines: Myth Versus Fact article.

    Members Speak Out

    We are tapping into AAFP members who are passionate about vaccines to emphasize the critical role vaccines play in keeping communities healthy. 

    A project in collaboration with Pfizer also brings you new resources to support patient conversations on getting vaccinated. Each piece was authored by an AAFP member.

    Support Patient Conversations

    Vaccines are the best way to protect against potentially deadly diseases. But many patient still have questions when its time to get vaccinated. These resources can help you with those difficult conversations.

    Fact Sheets

    Other Resources

    These tools are developed in collaboration with Pfizer, Inc.

     

    Vaccine Call to Action Statement

    The AAFP has partnered with Pfizer to develop materials for family physicians to use at the point of care. These materials are intended to build vaccine confidence, provide accurate vaccination information and provide recommendations and guidance on routine vaccination.

    To achieve the goals of this initiative, the AAFP recommends:

    • Vaccinating all age groups, per the CDC recommendations, regardless of economic and insurance status,
    • Vaccinating patients during routine well/annual health check- ups,
    • Educating physicians and healthcare teams about CDC-recommended vaccinations,
    • Addressing misinformation and myths about vaccinations, and
    • Implementing evidence-based interventions to improve vaccination rates.

     

    Clinician Resources

    AAFP Immunization Guidelines, Policies & Advocacy

    Disease- and Population-Specific Immunizations

     

    Clinical Guidance and Recommendations

    Influenza Vaccine Information

    CME

     Additional Resources

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