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Alexandra B Yonts1, Claudia Gaviria-Agudelo2, David W Kimberlin3
1Department of Pediatrics, Children's National Hospital, District of Columbia, Washington.
Abstract:
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a group of medical and public health experts that provides advice to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, normally meets 3 times per year to develop US vaccine recommendations. The ACIP met June 26 through 28, 2024. This update summarizes the proceedings of this meeting, with an emphasis on topics that are most relevant to the pediatric population. Major updates for pediatric clinicians include COVID-19 and influenza vaccine recommendations for the 2024 to 2025 season, meningococcal vaccination considerations, information regarding preferred Haemophilus influenzae type B containing vaccines for American Indian and Alaskan Native infants, and updates regarding implementation and effectiveness of RSV immunization in pregnant people and infants.
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