In the US, all vaccines must be approved or licensed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), after which every vaccine is continually evaluated for safety and efficacy. This site reflects evidence-based US immunization recommendations.

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Recommendations by Age

Evidence-based immunization schedule for infants and children from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Evidence-based immunization schedule for adults based on age and medical conditions from the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)

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August 30, 2025

Staying on Track: Evidence-Based Vaccine Recommendations

Looking for trusted vaccine guidance? Read on for evidence-based immunization recommendations from professional medical groups and trusted NFID partners …

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NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr.., MD, statement regarding ACIP meeting in June 2025
June 27, 2025

Flawed ACIP Process Leads to Confusion and Distrust

Public health experts and leading healthcare professionals share concerns regarding the June 2025 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting on US immunization policy …

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NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr.., MD, statement regarding ACIP meeting in June 2025
June 26, 2025

Statement on June 2025 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Meeting

NFID strongly supports the use of evidence-based guidance reviewed by qualified experts, within CDC and externally, to inform public health policy, and will work to protect the health of people across the US …

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Updated August 2025

Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians