NFID Infectious Diseases Immunization COVID-19 Antibiotic Resistance About Us Donate Search Home Immunization US Vaccination Recommendations US Vaccination Recommendations Share Tweet Share Email Print The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) develops written recommendations for the routine administration of vaccines, along with schedules regarding the appropriate timing, dosage, and contraindications. ACIP consists of 15 experts in fields associated with immunization, who have been selected by the Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services to provide advice and guidance to the Secretary, the Assistant Secretary for Health, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the control of vaccine-preventable diseases. In addition to the 15 voting members, ACIP includes eight ex officio members who represent other federal agencies with responsibility for immunization programs in the US, and 30 non-voting representatives of liaison organizations that bring related immunization expertise. The role of ACIP is to provide advice that will lead to a reduction in the incidence of vaccine preventable diseases in the United States, and an increase in the safe use of vaccines and related biological products. ACIP develops written recommendations for the routine administration of vaccines to children and adults in the civilian population; recommendations include age for vaccine administration, number of doses and dosing interval, and precautions and contraindications. ACIP is the only entity in the federal government that makes such recommendations. CDC Recommendations: Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule (Birth through 18 Years) Adult Immunization Schedule (19 Years and Older) Parent-Friendly Schedule for Infants and Children (Birth-6 Years) Parent-Friendly Schedule for Preteens and Teens (7-18 Years) ACIP Shared Clinical Decision-Making Recommendations Reviewed February 2021 Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Recent Blog Schaffner Report: Widening Circle of Eligibility for COVID-19 Boosters View All US Vaccine Recommendations (Spanish) National Foundation for Infectious Diseases 7201 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 750 Bethesda, MD 20814 301.656.0003 1629 K Street, NW Suite 300 Washington, DC 20006 Privacy Policy Disclaimer This website is designed to provide education to the public and healthcare professionals about the burden, causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases across the lifespan. All information on this site is for general purposes only, is based on US recommendations, and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Federal EIN: 23-7198530 Connect with NFID Subscribe