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.
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
Vaccines During Pregnancy: How Maternal Immunization Helps Protect Your Newborn
NFID President-Elect Kevin A. Ault, MD, reflects on the importance of immunizing his pregnant patients.
NFID Statement on Childhood Immunization Schedule
In light of the recent Executive Order on childhood vaccine recommendations, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) reiterates its endorsement of the American Academy of Pediatrics evidence-based recommendations to protect children from vaccine-preventable diseases
Back-to-School Vaccines: A Parent’s Immunization Checklist
NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, offers insights on childhood immunization as school gets underway.
Updated August 2025
Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians