16 Questions
Which organization has approved the 2022 adult and child/adolescent immunization schedules?
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
Where can the 2022 adult and child/adolescent immunization schedules be accessed?
What notable changes have been made to the child/adolescent immunization schedule?
Addition of dengue vaccine recommendations
What changes have been made to the adult immunization schedule?
Introduction of PCV15 and PCV20 in place of PCV13
Who is recommended to receive routine annual influenza vaccination?
All people six months or older without contraindications
What is included in the 2022 immunization schedules?
Links to COVID-19 vaccination information, Vaccination Information Statements, adverse event reporting, and a QR code for online schedules
What is the main purpose of offering influenza vaccination while influenza viruses are circulating locally?
To reduce symptoms that might be confused with those of COVID-19
How many types of vaccines with brand names are available for administration for the 2021-2022 influenza season in the United States?
Six types with nine brand names
Which influenza vaccines will contain hemagglutinin derived from an influenza A/Wisconsin/588/2019 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus?
Cell culture–based vaccines
What is the minimum adjusted age for the cell culture–based inactivated influenza vaccine (Flucelvax Quadrivalent) for the 2021-2022 season?
Two years of age
Which vaccines can be coadministered with other vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines?
Influenza and COVID-19 vaccines
Which age group is recommended to receive vaccination against hepatitis B?
Up to 59 years of age
Which pneumococcal vaccines are recommended for all adults 65 years and older and younger adults with risk factors?
15-valent PCV and 20-valent PCV
Who is recommended to receive recombinant zoster immunization?
People 19 years and older with immunosuppression
What is the purpose of the ACIP guidance concerning coadministration of other vaccines with influenza vaccines?
To ensure that influenza vaccines are given in separate anatomic sites
Which organization's endorsement does not imply endorsement by AFP or the AAFP?
ACIP
Learn about the approval of the 2022 adult and child/adolescent immunization schedules by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Access the combined links to COVID-19 vaccines and other immunizations.
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