Immunizations and Vaccines
Immunization Schedules
Vaccines are a crucial part of preventive public health, protecting patients across diseases and life stages. With shifting guidance from the federal government and some states, the voice of the family physician is vital in presenting patients with clear, evidence-based recommendations.
The AAFP's 2026 immunization schedules help you stay up to date on vaccine recommendations, so your patients can stay up to date on their health.
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
Special populations
- Talking about vaccination with Spanish-speaking patients
- 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
- 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 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.
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