What is the “recommended” immunization schedule?
The recommended schedule lists the age or age range when each vaccine or series of shots is recommended. The pediatric immunization recommendations in the United States are developed by the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), typically in coordination with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). You can see the most current schedule on CDC’s website at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/child-schedule.htm.
