“What is the difference between the AAP immunization recommendations and other vaccine schedules?”
Healthychildren.org, the parent-facing website of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), has an “Ask the Pediatrician” section featuring this question (and more!). The answers are worth reviewing if you are getting questions from your patients. In the document, Dr. Sean O’Leary outlines the science behind the AAP immunization schedule and addresses concerns about the new federal immunization recommendations. Questions and answers also focus on the nuance of shared clinical decision-making as well as access.
Clinicians can review the post or share it with families.
Pediatric immunization talking points and tools
Immunization providers are currently meeting two needs of the patients we serve:
- Ensuring patients have accurate information
- Effectively communicating that information using evidence-based communication strategies
The Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC) can help with both. New this month, PHCC has released talking points related to the immunization schedule, including safety, effectiveness and side effects. Also, take a look at their past topics, like talking points and shareable graphics related to hepatitis B. Everyone will find something useful on this site.
In case you missed it: 2025 NFID Vaccinology Course
The “2025 National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) Clinical Vaccinology Course” continues to be available for a fee as enduring material until Feb. 27, 2026. This course features expert speakers reviewing immunization recommendations, how to build vaccine confidence, respiratory diseases, protecting special populations, vaccine safety and data monitoring, and more.
Influenza Virtual Escape Room
Unbiased Science created a virtual escape room to increase clinician confidence when discussing pediatric influenza vaccination. In the game, players meet three patients and work to talk with the families. Multiple tidbits of information are presented along the way, like the amount of formaldehyde in an influenza vaccine (less than or equal to 0.1 mg) compared to the amount our body produces daily (about 50 mg).
Check out the escape room to learn more about influenza vaccine in a fun and interactive way.
“What is the difference between the AAP immunization recommendations and other vaccine schedules?”
Healthychildren.org, the parent-facing website of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), has an “Ask the Pediatrician” section featuring this question (and more!). The answers are worth reviewing if you are getting questions from your patients. In the document, Dr. Sean O’Leary outlines the science behind the AAP immunization schedule and addresses concerns about the new federal immunization recommendations. Questions and answers also focus on the nuance of shared clinical decision-making as well as access.
Clinicians can review the post or share it with families.
Pediatric immunization talking points and tools
Immunization providers are currently meeting two needs of the patients we serve:
- Ensuring patients have accurate information
- Effectively communicating that information using evidence-based communication strategies
The Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC) can help with both. New this month, PHCC has released talking points related to the immunization schedule, including safety, effectiveness and side effects. Also, take a look at their past topics, like talking points and shareable graphics related to hepatitis B. Everyone will find something useful on this site.
In case you missed it: 2025 NFID Vaccinology Course
The “2025 National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) Clinical Vaccinology Course” continues to be available for a fee as enduring material until Feb. 27, 2026. This course features expert speakers reviewing immunization recommendations, how to build vaccine confidence, respiratory diseases, protecting special populations, vaccine safety and data monitoring, and more.
Influenza Virtual Escape Room
Unbiased Science created a virtual escape room to increase clinician confidence when discussing pediatric influenza vaccination. In the game, players meet three patients and work to talk with the families. Multiple tidbits of information are presented along the way, like the amount of formaldehyde in an influenza vaccine (less than or equal to 0.1 mg) compared to the amount our body produces daily (about 50 mg).
Check out the escape room to learn more about influenza vaccine in a fun and interactive way.