The American Academy of Family Physicians has adopted the provisional recommendations for the Use of Pneumococcal Vaccines which is consistent with that of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), which advises the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on immunizations. The provisional recommendation of the ACIP is posted on the CDC website
(1-page PDF file; About PDFs).
Provisional Recommendations for the Use of Pneumococcal Vaccines
Immunization Resources
H1N1 FLU/NEW UPDATES
New: AAFP Triage Protocol for Suspected Novel H1N1 Influenza Infection (*PDF file)
New--2009 H1N1 and Seasonal Influenza for Pregnant Women (*PDF file)
H1N1 Monovalent Vaccine Recommendation
Part I: AAFP Immunization Schedules
Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule 2009 (*PDF file)
Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule 2009
Recommended Adolescent Immunization Schedule 2009 (*PDF file)
Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Catch-up Schedule 2009 (*PDF file)
Part II: AAFP Immunization Information
AAFP/AAP/CDC-Provider Resources for Vaccine Conversations with Parents
Licensure of a Haemophilus influenzae Type b (Hib) Vaccine (Hiberix)
Vaccination Matters: Help Protect Families from Whooping Cough
AAFP News Now Special Report: Vaccines & Immunizations
Updated Recommendations for Use of Hib Vaccine
AAFP Interim Recommendation for Influenza Antiviral Medications, 2008-2009
2009 Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines
Provisional Recommendations for the Use of Pneumococcal Vaccines
AAFP Policy Statement Regarding Consideration of the Mandated Use of HPV for School Attendance
General Recommendations (*PDF file)
AAFP Urges ABC to Cancel Show With Misleading Info About Vaccines, Autism
CDC: ABC to Air Legal Drama About Vaccines and Autism
Part III: Influenza Vaccine Information
IDSA Guidelines for Seasonal Influenza in Adults and Children
Payment for Influenza Vaccine and Its Administration
CDC Influenza Vaccine Bulletins
Reporting Distributor Influenza Vaccine Problems
Part IV: Information from the CDC
Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) Vaccine Voluntary Recall (**Word file)
Merck & Co, Inc. Hib Vaccine Shortage: Updated November 16, 2007 (*PDF file)
CDC Current Vaccine Delays and Shortages
CDC: HPV Vaccine Safety Efficacy Questions and Answers
Notice to Readers: Update on Supply of Vaccines Containing Varicella-Zoster Virus
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC-Information: New Immunization Hotline
Vaccine Information Statements
Part V: Information from Other Organizations
AAFP/F Wyeth Immunization Award Best Practice Tip Sheet (*PDF file)
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
Shots for Palm OS and Pocket PC
National Network for Immunization Information (NNii)
Strengthening Adult Immunization: A Call to Action
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(**Word file. About Downloading)
