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)

Latest Posts

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January 22, 2025

Closing the Gap in RSV Prevention

NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, shares his perspective on the importance of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) prevention

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December 5, 2024

New Collaboration Aims to Empower Black Communities to Help Protect against Preventable Respiratory Diseases

NFID partners with National Council of Negro Women Good Health WINs to raise awareness about COVID-19, flu, pneumococcal disease, and RSV

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If you have lung disease, heart disease, or diabetes, annual flu vaccination is a critical part of your care
December 3, 2024

Leading Health Organizations Urge Flu Vaccination for Those at Higher Risk

During National Influenza Vaccination Week, experts encourage everyone age 6 months and older to get vaccinated to reduce risk of severe illness and hospitalization

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Updated August 2025

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