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.
“History shows us that vaccines have eradicated diseases that were disabling and deadly in the past, and we can keep it that way, if we continue to vaccinate,” said Margot Savoy, MD, MPH, FAAFP, chief medical officer of the AAFP. “Protecting public health is our collective responsibility. This fall and always, the AAFP stands with our members and public health partners to promote vaccine confidence and uptake.”
For full vaccine schedules, visit our Immunization and Vaccines page.
This clinical guidance tool can help your practice team prepare to talk with patients about the benefits and risks of COVID-19 vaccinations, address their questions and help them make an informed decision.
This evidence-based tool will help you initiate discussions with patients, parents and caregivers about the critical importance of vaccinations to prevent COVID-19 infections or minimize their severity.
The CME on the Go series of the Inside Family Medicine podcast lets you earn up to 0.5 CME credits per episode — join the hosts as they dive into best practices for COVID-19 vaccine administration, addressing hesitancy, and navigating emotionally charged conversations with patients and healthcare teams. Backed by evidence and personal experience, they offer practical strategies for building trust, improving communication, and reinforcing the importance of vaccination across all populations.
Now that the COVID-19 vaccines are widely available for children and adolescents 6 months and older, parents and caregivers may have questions for you. Answering their questions and providing your expert opinion about COVID-19 vaccines can help reassure them about the safety of vaccinating their children.
To guide you and your practice team in these conversations, the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has provided common questions, quick answers, and resources to assist you in these important discussions.
The American Medical Association continues publishing COVID-19 vaccine and administration codes. Their unique structure allows for tracking and accommodating multiple COVID-19 vaccines.
Building COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence One Conversation at a Time:
COVID-19 vaccines offer high levels of protection against severe disease, hospitalization, and death — especially for people who receive vaccine boosters. The American Academy of Family Physicians is committed to enhancing awareness among family physicians and primary care teams of the significance of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Family physicians and other primary care clinicians are trusted sources of health information. As you care for your patients of all ages, it is important to strongly recommend COVID-19 vaccinations.