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Advisory committee on immunization practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18

Raymond A Strikas, ,

    MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
    |February 6, 2015
    PubMed

    Insights

    The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) updated the 2015 recommended immunization schedules for children and adolescents, incorporating new Food and Drug Administration-licensed vaccines. These updated schedules are available online for healthcare providers and parents.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Vaccinology
    • Pediatrics

    Background:

    • The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) annually reviews and updates immunization schedules.
    • Ensuring schedules reflect current Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-licensed vaccines is crucial for public health.
    • Previous immunization schedules require updates to incorporate new vaccine recommendations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present the 2015 recommended immunization schedules for individuals aged 0 through 18 years.
    • To inform healthcare providers about changes in vaccine recommendations for 2015.
    • To provide accessible resources for the latest immunization guidelines.

    Main Methods:

    • ACIP reviewed and approved updated immunization schedules in October 2014.
    • The updated schedules incorporate current FDA-licensed vaccines.
    • Schedules, tables, and footnotes were published on the CDC immunization schedule website.

    Main Results:

    • The 2015 immunization schedules for persons aged 0–18 years were approved by ACIP.
    • Several changes were implemented compared to the 2014 schedules.
    • Electronic and printable versions of the schedules are accessible via the CDC website.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare providers should utilize the updated 2015 immunization schedules and accompanying resources.
    • The CDC website serves as a central hub for the most current immunization information.
    • Accessible formats ensure widespread adoption of recommended vaccination practices.

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