- CDC releases 2025 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for children and teens
- CDC releases 2025 U.S. recommended immunization schedule for adults
- Immunize.org posts three updated translations of COVID-19 and RSV VISs
- It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week. Lagging vaccination rates mean millions remain unprotected. Encourage vaccination using CDC’s digital media toolkit.
- Influenza-like-illness activity still low, continues to gradually increase. Now is the time to reach the unvaccinated.
- "What Is the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Schedule for Rabies Vaccine?” Watch the 2-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
- Spotlight on the Website: View our Immunize.org website on your mobile device!
- Recap: Immunize.org offers new Spanish translation of the clinical resource, “Record of Vaccine Declination”
- Recap: Immunize.org updates Spanish translation of the patient handout, "You're 16 . . . We Recommend These Vaccines for You!"
- Recap: Immunize.org updates seven translations of its popular patient handout promoting vaccinations for adults
- Recap: Immunize.org updates its clinical resource, “Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the Differences”
- CHOP's Vaccine Education Center adds two new video series to its YouTube channel: Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in the News and Vaccine Policymaking: Behind the Scenes with the ACIP Consumer Rep
- Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
On November 21, CDC posted the 2025 recommended immunization schedule for children and adolescents, with a version for healthcare providers and another for parents. CDC will publish the schedule along with additional commentary about its changes in MMWR in January. In the meantime, on the CDC website you may view a section-by-section description of what changed on the child and adolescent schedule for 2025.
The updated schedule for children and adolescents includes:
- Table 1: Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule by Age
- Table 2: Catch-Up Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents
- Table 3: Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule by Medical Indication
- Notes: vaccine types, dosing frequencies and intervals, and considerations for special situations
- Appendix: contraindications and precautions for vaccine types
- Addendum: new or updated ACIP recommendations issued during 2025 will be posted online on the addendum page
Access the PDF with the full-color, 17-page child/adolescent schedule.
Immunize.org is in the process of producing sturdy, waterproof, laminated copies of these schedules for sale. They are expected to begin shipping during January 2025. Preordering information will be shared in IZ Express soon. You may visit our online shop for details and to place a preorder.
Related Links
- CDC: Schedule-Related Resources for Healthcare Providers web page
- CDC: Vaccination Schedules for You and Your Family web page
On November 21, CDC posted the 2025 recommended immunization schedule for adults. CDC will publish the schedule along with additional commentary about its changes in MMWR in January. In the meantime, on the CDC website you may view a section-by-section description of what changed on the adult schedule for 2025.
The updated schedule for adults includes:
- Table 1: The Adult Immunization Schedule by Age
- Table 2: Adult Immunization Schedule by Medical Condition and Other Indication
- Notes: vaccine types, dosing frequencies and intervals, and considerations for special situations
- Appendix: contraindications and precautions for vaccine types
- Addendum: new or updated ACIP recommendations issued during 2025 will be posted online on the addendum page
Access the PDF with the full-color, 15-page adult schedule.
Immunize.org is in the process of producing sturdy, waterproof, laminated copies of these schedules for sale. They are expected to begin shipping during January 2025. Preordering information will be shared in IZ Express soon. You may also visit our online shop for details and to place a preorder.
Related Links
- CDC: Immunization Schedules web page
- CDC: What Vaccines Are Recommended for You web page
- CDC: Pregnancy and Vaccination
Immunize.org posted three new and updated translations of COVID-19 and RSV VISs:
COVID-19 Vaccine VIS RSV Vaccine VISWe are grateful for the partner organizations that share translations to post on our website. These translations were generously donated by the California Department of Public Health Immunization Program.
At Immunize.org, locate VIS translations by clicking on the “Vaccines & VISs” tab. Then click on “VISs” and select a specific vaccine. Scrolling down the resulting page, you will see:
- The current English VIS (the official federal version)
- A list of translations of the current English version
- If applicable, a list of out-of-date translations, that is, translations of past English versions that are still usable because they are the most recent translations available in those languages
To locate all available VISs and clinical resources in a given language, visit our translations home page.
Check the version dates of your inventory of VIS translations at regular intervals. Discard translations of previous versions as translations of current versions become available.
Related Links
- Immunize.org: Vaccine & VISs: Translations main page for access to all translations of VISs
- Immunize.org: Dates of Current Vaccine Information Statements (PDF)
- CDC: What's New with VISs web page
- CDC: Current VISs web page
National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW), observed December 2–6 this year, highlights the value of influenza vaccination in December and beyond. First organized by CDC in 2005, NIVW is a great time to post and share reminder messages and vaccinate those who are not yet protected. Vaccination now will protect people through the seasonal influenza epidemic ahead this winter. Get the word out using CDC's 2024 NIVW Digital Media Toolkit, which include the following assets, including some in Spanish.
- Sample Newsletter Text: include CDC’s sample text in your email newsletter or other communications
- Patient Reminder Messages: remind patients by sharing key messages through your patient portal or other reminders
- Social Media Messages: use CDC’s suggested X, Facebook, and Instagram graphics and text to spread the word; schedule content to remind your networks about the importance of flu vaccination throughout the week
Use #FightFlu and #NIVW to join the conversation all week.
The 2024–25 U.S. influenza season continues to advance gradually. Now is the time to vaccinate. For week 47, ending November 23, CDC’s Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report, FluView, shows influenza activity increasing incrementally, a common pattern for this time of year.
RESP-NET
Visit the CDC Respiratory Virus Hospitalization Surveillance Network (RESP-NET) for weekly reports of hospitalizations due to three vaccine-preventable seasonal respiratory viruses: COVID-19, influenza, and RSV.
Influenza Vaccination Dashboard
CDC's Weekly Flu Vaccination Dashboard shows the latest statistics.
CDC recommends everyone age 6 months and older get annual influenza vaccination. Influenza and other vaccines (e.g., COVID-19, RSV) may be given at the same visit, if needed. Infants age 6 months and older may receive influenza and COVID-19 vaccines at the same visit when receiving nirsevimab (Beyfortus, Sanofi).
Identify pharmacies in your area that may offer influenza and COVID-19 vaccines by entering a zip code in the VaccineFinder on Vaccines.gov or Vacunas.gov.
Related Links
- CDC: Weekly National Flu Vaccination Dashboard main page
- CDC: FluView main page
- CDC: RESP-NET main page
- Immunize.org: free clinical resources and patient handouts related to influenza
- Immunize.org: Vaccines A–Z: Influenza main page
This week, our featured episode from the Ask the Experts Video Series is What Is the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Schedule for Rabies Vaccine? The video describes ACIP recommendations reducing the pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis vaccination series from three doses to two doses.
The 2-minute video is available on our YouTube channel, along with our full collection of quick video answers to popular Ask the Experts questions.
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These recent articles convey the potential risks of vaccine-preventable diseases and the importance of vaccination.
- NPR: Here’s Why Bird Flu Fears Are Intensifying (11/27/24)
- Washington Post: Americans Are Not Getting Seasonal Vaccines Ahead of the Holidays (11/27/24)
- KFF: How HHS, FDA, and CDC Can Influence U.S. Vaccine Policy (11/20/24)
- The Hill: National COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Less than 20 Percent: CDC Survey (11/21/24)
The Immunize.org website adapts seamlessly to the smaller screens of tablets and smartphones with configurations that make it simple to read and use. Navigation is responsive and features easy-access links for finger scrolling.
When you open the site on a mobile device, start your search using the “hamburger” icon (three horizontal lines) or search feature at the top right of the screen. From that menu, you have instant access to content categories. Below are screenshots of the home page and first-level content categories. Try out the new look and feel on your smartphone today!
Recap: Immunize.org offers new Spanish translation of the clinical resource, “Record of Vaccine Declination”
At the request of a vaccinating nurse at a recent conference, Immunize.org now offers a Spanish translation of its valuable clinical resource, Record of Vaccine Declination. This form helps vaccination providers document that parents declined vaccination after receiving information about the potential consequences of their choices. Many providers use it to help parents understand that vaccine refusal is an active decision to accept the risks of remaining vulnerable to a preventable disease.
The translation incorporates RSV preventive antibody (nirsevimab, Beyfortus, Sanofi) among immunizing products that parents could decline. The reverse side provides information about the value of documenting declination in the medical record, along with useful references. This section now provides more recent examples of the consequences of not vaccinating, as well as links to resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics and other organizations.
- Record of Vaccine Declination (view in English)
Immunize.org recently updated the Spanish translation of its patient handout, coproduced with the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, You're 16 . . . We Recommend These Vaccines for You! The handout includes COVID-19 as a routinely recommended vaccine and a footnote about RSV vaccine during pregnancy. Vaccines normally administered to preteens (which may be needed by teens who are not up to date) are now grouped in a separate table.
Immunize.org posted seven new translations of the current version of its popular patient handout, Vaccinations for Adults: You're Never Too Old to Get Vaccinated. This 1-page handout summarizes basic information about recommended adult vaccines in one table.
Updates incorporate the latest recommendations for:
- Adults who may need mpox vaccine
- PCV for all adults age 50 and older
Immunize.org updated its Hepatitis A, B, and C: Learn the Differences clinical resource. Clarifying updates were made in the treatment sections, including the new CDC link for treatment options for hepatitis C.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Vaccine Education Center released two new video series:
- Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in the News featuring Paul A. Offit, MD, discussing the latest vaccine-related news
- Vaccine Policymaking: Behind the Scenes with the ACIP Consumer Rep featuring Charlotte A. Moser, MA, the ACIP member representing consumer interests, offering information about how the ACIP works and who is involved in vaccine policymaking
Related Links
- CHOP: Vaccine Education Center at CHOP YouTube channel
- CHOP: Vaccine Makers Project YouTube channel houses film clips and scientific animations
Immunize.org's www.Give2MenACWY.org website promotes the importance of adolescent vaccination, including the recommended MenACWY vaccine booster dose at age 16. Many teens are behind on vaccines because of the pandemic, so vaccine outreach is more important than ever.
Materials on this colorful website for healthcare professionals incorporate the 2020 ACIP meningococcal vaccine recommendations and coverage statistics from CDC’s National Immunization Survey–Teen (NIS–Teen). One particularly popular resource on the site is the Algorithm for MenACWY Immunization in Adolescents 11 Through 18 Years of Age.
The website is divided into five easy-to-access sections:
- Vaccinate Teens – Teen vaccination schedules and tips for improving vaccination rates
- Give 2 Doses – Tools to help improve second dose coverage of MenACWY vaccine
- 16-Year-Old Visit – Resources to help providers and patients remember the important vaccines recommended for 16-year-olds
- Tools for Providers – Tools to explain meningococcal ACWY vaccine recommendations and improve coverage for all adolescent vaccines
- Resources – Links to print materials, organizations involved in adolescent vaccination, personal stories about the importance of vaccination, and other resources of interest
The site also categorizes materials according to whether they are primarily of interest to providers, to adolescents, or to parents.
Visit Give2MenACWY.org and enjoy browsing (and deploying) its bountiful resources.
Related Links
- Give2MenACWY.org website
- Algorithm for MenACWY Immunization in Adolescents 11–18 Years of Age
- MenACWY: You're Not Done If You Give Just One: Give 2 Doses to Strengthen Protection
- Recommending MenACWY: What to Say and How to Say It
- Top 10 Ways to Improve Adolescent Immunization Rates
- Developing an Immunization Culture in Your Office
- Know Your Rates: Measuring Immunization Success in Your Practice
- Dear Colleague Letter: 16-Year-Old Patients: Make Sure They Receive Their Annual Well Visit and Vaccinations – signed by six medical societies
- Ask the Experts: Meningococcal ACWY
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Mark your calendar for future monthly Immunize.org Website Office Hours. The next pair of sessions will be held in January 2025.