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Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children and Adolescents Aged 18

Anindita N Issa, A Patricia Wodi, Charlotte A Moser

    MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
    |January 17, 2025
    PubMed

    Insights

    The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) released the 2025 Recommended Immunization Schedule for children and adolescents. This updated schedule consolidates current vaccination guidelines for healthcare providers and public health professionals.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Pediatrics
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) provides evidence-based recommendations for vaccines in the United States.
    • Regular updates to immunization schedules are crucial for maintaining public health and preventing vaccine-preventable diseases in children and adolescents.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To disseminate the official Recommended Immunization Schedule for Child and Adolescent Ages 18 Years or Younger for 2025.
    • To provide healthcare professionals with a consolidated resource for current vaccination guidelines.

    Main Methods:

    • The ACIP reviewed and approved the 2025 immunization schedule at its October 2024 meeting.
    • The schedule incorporates updates to its various components, including tables, notes, and appendix.

    Main Results:

    • The 2025 Recommended Immunization Schedule for Child and Adolescent Ages 18 Years or Younger has been approved and published.
    • The schedule includes an addendum for timely incorporation of new or updated ACIP recommendations.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare providers are urged to utilize the complete 2025 schedule, including the addendum, for patient care.
    • The schedule is available on the CDC website to support healthcare professionals in making informed vaccination decisions.

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