Preparing for Respiratory Virus Season

Learn the latest from AAP and CDC experts as they discuss how pediatric clinicians can prepare their practices for the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season. This webinar was recorded on August 27, 2024. 

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Immunizations Overview

Immunizations are one of the greatest public health achievements, preventing tens of thousands of deaths, millions of cases of disease, and saving billions of dollars per decade. Immunizations are a safe, effective way to protect children from disease, including some cancers, as well as hospitalization, disability, and death. It is especially important to maintain routine immunizations to prevent a disease outbreak, public health emergency or future pandemic.

Pediatricians play a crucial role in immunizing children and are a trusted source for vaccine information. Vaccine conversations with parents should begin as early as possible — ideally at the  prenatal visit.

AAP Recommendations

Learn more about policy recommendations and the regulations and laws that the AAP supports surrounding vaccination.

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Interactive Vaccination Map

This interactive map allows immunizers and families to see immunization rates and exemptions by state, and to compare these rates to national rates, goals, and immunity thresholds needed to keep communities safe from vaccine-preventable diseases. This map also presents immunization rates broken down by demographics, such as insurance coverage, race, urbanicity and poverty level. Data come from the CDC National Immunization Survey and are updated annually.

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More About the Science

Vaccines are both safe and effective. Learn more about how they work and how we know theyre safe.

Immunization Discussion Guides

These portable digital tools help facilitate discussions about immunizations with families.

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Maternal and Infant
Talking points for clinicians and infographics about recommended immunizations for pregnant people, infants and young children. Access online or download PDF to save, share and print.
Childhood
Talking points for clinicians and infographics for families of babies and children through age 6. Access online or download PDF to save, share and print.
Adolescent
Talking points for clinicians and infographics for parents and their preteens and teens, age 9 through 18 years. Access online or download PDF to save, share and print.

 

Professional Tools and Resources

The AAP offers a robust set of tools and resources to help you communicate with families and ensure patients stay up to date on immunizations.

Resources for Families

Many parents are happy to protect their children with vaccines. Some have questions. This page offers helpful links to HealthyChildren.org, the parenting website of the AAP.

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State Immunization Contacts

Learn more about Chapter Immunization Representatives in your state/chapter.

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Podcasts and Voices Blogs

Learn what others are saying. Listen to our podcasts and read our blog posts.

Preview of the 2024 Viral Season, Managing Sickle Cell in General Practice – Episode 218

In this episode Sean O’Leary, MD, MPH, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases, previews the 2024 viral season with a focus on immunization for RSV, flu and COVID-19. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Zora Rogers, MD, FAAP, about a clinical report on managing sickle cell disease in general pediatric practices. 

Pediatrics On Call Podcast

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September 18, 2024

Pediatrics Research Roundup, New Edition of the Red Book – Episode 201

In this episode Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of Pediatrics, is back for “First Up.” He offers a bird’s-eye view of what’s in the May issue of the journal. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with David Kimberlin, MD, FAAP, editor of the Red Book, about what to expect in the 2024 edition released this month.

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May 6, 2024

Improving Vaccine Uptake, Handling Marijuana Use and Breastfeeding – Ep. 193

In this episode Jesse Hackell, MD, FAAP, offers strategies for improving vaccine uptake in hesitant families. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Pearl Chang, MD, about how newborn nurseries react to marijuana use and breastfeeding. 

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February 27, 2024

Reframing the Vaccine Conversation, Diversifying Clinical Trials – Episode 151

In this episode Julie Sweetland, PhD, a sociolinguist and senior advisor at the FrameWorks Institute, shares strategies for public messaging about vaccines. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Ryan Brewster, MD, about his research on the racial and ethnic diversity of pediatric clinical trials.

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March 21, 2023

Vaccine Messaging to Reduce Hesitancy – Episode 88

In this episode Patrick O’Shea, PhD, a senior researcher at the FrameWorks Institute, shares findings from the first in a series of studies about how the public perceives vaccines. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Nusheen Ameenuddin, MD, MPH, MPA, FAAP, Chair of the AAP Council on Communications and Media, about her work at the Mayo Clinic to educate immigrant populations about vaccines.

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October 26, 2021

Childhood Immunization: Preventing a Lifetime of What if

Through recollections and family experiences, this pediatrician shares why we need to speak boldly about the protection vaccines offer.

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August 21, 2019

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06/24/2024

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American Academy of Pediatrics