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.
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.
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.
Denee Moore, M.D., FAAFP, who will be featured in an Oct. 23 LinkedIn Live event on boosting patient confidence in vaccines, shares how she leans into the relationships she’s built with her own patients to increase vaccine acceptance.
"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.
Draft Text Messages About Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines (PDF)
Draft copy to be used on text messages to encourage your patients to get this season’s flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines.
This digital banner can be placed on your office’s website and highlights the importance of health care providers recommending this season’s vaccines: flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
Social Media Images
These social media images encourage patients to stay up to date with their flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines. They can be shared on social media. Image 1 Image 2
Additional Vaccine Resources
Fact Sheets
Other Resources
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.
*https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/about/index.html
