Adult Immunization
These resources were developed to assist physicians and their teams to assess, understand and improve adult immunization rates and patient outcomes in their clinical settings.
Featured Resources
The AAP, ACP, APHA, IDSA, MPHA, SMFM and a pregnant physician have filed suit in the U.S. District Court to defend vaccine policy, and to put an end to the Secretary’s assault on science, public health and evidence-based medicine.
This editorial from Annals of Internal Medicine discusses how medical and public health professionals must reaffirm our commitment to a vaccine policy grounded in evidence, transparency, and public health principles.
New Practical Immunization Tips: Microlearning Resources
Stay up to date on the latest measles, pneumococcal, flu and RSV vaccine recommendations and learn time-saving tips to make effective vaccine recommendations and boost vaccine confidence.
Annals Publishes CDC Immunization Schedules, Stresses Importance of Vaccination
Drs. Christine Laine and Amir Qaseem sound the alarm over the threat of continued vaccine misinformation and declining immunization rates, referencing scientific studies and our Founding Fathers. The editorial is accompanied by the CDC immunization schedules (also linked below).
Measles and the Importance of Vaccinations
The following organizations provide resources to help navigate misinformation regarding the measles outbreak.
Flying the Plane While Building It: Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic
Science is an iterative process. The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed the fabric of science and health care, and its effects and the lessons learned will reverberate for decades to come. The entire health care and public health community must have the humility to reflect on lessons learned to ensure we do better the next time we face a public health catastrophe.
Latest Advocacy
- Statement from Leading Physician Groups on HHS Decision to Pull mRNA Vaccine Funding 8/7/2025
- Statement from Medical Association Liaisons to Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on Being Barred from Nation’s Vaccine Review Process 8/1/2025
- Internal Medicine Physicians Urge Adults to Get Recommended Vaccinations to Protect Against Preventable Disease 8/1/2025
- The U.S. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices: Public Health in the Crosshairs 7/21/2025
- Leading Medical Professional Societies, Patient Sue HHS, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for Unlawful, Unilateral Vaccine Changes 7/7/2025
- ACP and leading medical organizations publish op-ed on vaccine policy 6/26/2025
- American College of Physicians Alarmed by ACIP Committee Meeting - A Dangerous Path 6/26/2025
- Preserving Scientific Integrity in Vaccine Policy: The Role of, and Risk to, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices 6/24/2025
- ACP Letter to Congressional Committee Leaders on Strengthening Vaccine Science 6/20/2025
- ACP Letter to Secretary Kennedy on Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Membership 6/18/2025
- Joint Letter to Congressional Committee Leadership re: Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) 6/17/2025
- Open Letter Urging COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage in Pregnancy 6/11/2025
- American College of Physicians troubled by ACIP committee selection process 6/11/2025
- American College of Physicians Highly Concerned About Dismissal of Vaccine Experts from ACIP 6/9/2025
- American College of Physicians Concerned by HHS Change in COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations 5/28/2025
Clinical Updates
ACP Resources
- Preserving Scientific Integrity in Vaccine Policy: The Role of, and Risk to, the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - Medical and public health professionals must reaffirm our commitment to a vaccine policy grounded in evidence, transparency, and public health principles. This means demanding the preservation of ACIP's independence, valuing the voices of experienced liaisons, resisting political interference, and reinforcing the role of the CDC as a scientific, not a political, institution.
- Flying the Plane While Building It: Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic - Science is an iterative process. The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically changed the fabric of science and health care, and its effects and the lessons learned will reverberate for decades to come. The entire health care and public health community must have the humility to reflect on lessons learned to ensure we do better the next time we face a public health catastrophe.
- Annals Publishes CDC Immunization Schedules, Stresses the Importance of Vaccination - Drs. Christine Laine and Amir Qaseem sound the alarm over the threat of continued vaccine misinformation and declining immunization rates. The authors reference scientific studies and even quote the wisdom of our Founding Fathers to make a compelling case for vaccination. The editorial is accompanied by the CDC immunization schedules.
- Infectious Diseases Specialty Collection by Annals of Internal Medicine - A collection of articles relevant to infectious diseases, including original research, reviews, clinical guidelines, commentary, case reports, health policy, and humanities.
- ACP/National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS): mRNA Vaccines: Scientific Update and Overcoming Clinician and Patient Hesitation - This webinar updates physicians on current mRNA technology, including the latest on mRNA vaccines. Also discussed are concerns expressed by both clinicians and patients regarding mRNA vaccinations and provided education, as well as talking points to address these concerns.
- ACP/Annals of Internal Medicine Forum: Putting Adult Vaccine Recommendations into Action - In this forum, panel of experts clarified confusion around the vaccine recommendations and durations of their respective protection and discuss communication strategies to stress the importance of being up to date on immunizations with their patients. Panelists include: Janet Jokela, MD (moderator), Robert H. Hopkins, MD, Susan Lee, MD and Sybil Cineas, MD.
Other Resources
- CDC Resources
- Be Ready for Measles Toolkit
- Vaccine Information Statement (VIS)
- Measles Clinical Features and Diagnosis: in this video, CDC's Dr. Manisha Patel describes clinical features of measles, how to diagnose it in a patient, and what to do if you suspect you have a case. Includes images of children with measles infection.
Resources to Increase Immunization Rates
ACP Resources
- Practical Immunization Microlearning Resources: Stay up to date on the latest pneumococcal and flu vaccine recommendations and learn time-saving tips to make effective vaccine recommendations and boost vaccine confidence.
- Infographic on where to go to get routine immunizations (pdf|png)
- Poster on the importance of vaccines for older adults
- I Raise the Rates: Community Champion Guide: This guide will provide education and resources to help you implement interventions to promote adult immunizations in your community.
- Vaccine Conversations: Approaching Patients Who Are Deliberating Vaccinations
- ACP Quality Improvement Leadership Training: Best Practices in Engaging and Empowering Clinical Teams in Continuous Improvement. These training videos provides a step-by-step guidance, based on ACP’s QI approach, to help participants through their QI journey. The videos walk you through a case study example focused on increasing immunization rates.
- Step 1: Getting started
- Step: 2: Measuring Change
- Step 3: Planning for Change-Prioritizing Matrix
- Step 4: Implementing Change
- ACP Quality Improvement Curriculum is a step-wise approach that guides you through each stage of the QI journey from establishing the “what” and “why” for change to implementing and sustaining change. Use this online curriculum to develop a plan to increase your immunization rates. Physicians who complete this curriculum are eligible for up to 4 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM and ABIM MOC points. Physicians are also eligible to earn patient safety credit.
Other Resources
- Immunize.org Resources
- Immunization Action Coalition-Vaccination (IAC) Step-by Step Guide: Developed by the staff at the Immunization Action Coalition, this guide provides practical information to help you implement or enhance adult immunization services in your healthcare setting.
- Handouts - Clinic Resources (2025)
- Screening Checklist for Contraindications to Vaccines for Adults (2024)