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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National Immunization Awareness Month Resource Round-Up

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases has compiled resources for NIAM (and all year-round) to raise awareness about vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of disease prevention

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NFID Launches Updated Website on Disease Prevention and Treatment

Redesigned site aims to empower the public and healthcare professionals with information to make informed decisions

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June 27, 2023

Schaffner Report: What Adults Should Know about New RSV Vaccines

NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD, talks with NFID Executive Director and CEO Marla Dalton, CAE, about new vaccines for RSV

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Updated August 2025

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