Immunization

Policies and Implementation Guidance

Find AAP recommendations on vaccines, including details on special circumstances, intervals between doses, contraindications and precautions, and more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AAP Policy

Find AAP policy on vaccines through the public access policy site or through AAP Red Book Online (Log-in required).

Influenza Guidance

This section provides information about guidance to respond to and treat influenza, issues related to supply of vaccine, vaccine safety, and links to other important organizations. Click here to access this important information and regular updates throughout influenza season.

 

Immunization Best Practices

• Maintaining Standards of Excellence- A Series in Support of the NVAC Standards

• Public-Private Partnerships

• Quality Improvement for the Practice

• Comprehensive Clinical Assessment Software Application (CoCASA, Exit Site)

• CDC's Community Guide to Preventive Services (Exit Site)

• Immunization Best Business Practices (PDF 228KB)

Special Populations

• Adolescent Immunization

• Pregnant Women (Exit Site)

• American Indian/Alaska Native (Exit Site)

Specific information regarding the immunization of children in military populations, refugees and immigrants, foreign adopted children, children with chronic diseases, American Indian/Alaska Native children, children in residential institutions, and other special populations/circumstances is available in the AAP Red Book (Log-in required).