MDAFP and the AAFP are providing vaccine resources to utilize within your practice. These resources offer you evidence-based tips and tools to keep your patients well-informed and up to date on the most recent guidelines and vaccine efficacy.
Read the op-ed, written by MDAFP President, Amar Duggirala, DO, MPH, FAAFP published in the Baltimore Sun surrounding the recent resurgence of diseases such as measles and pertussis. With an increase in vaccine hesitancy, this op-ed showcases the importance of vaccinations, their efficacy and calls to trust evidence-based medicine.
The AAFP's upcoming Family Medicine Update livestream on December 9-13 will cover the newest in vaccine recommendations and strategies to talk to patients. Plus, it includes the latest action-ready insights on pharmacotherapy, cardiovascular diseases, musculoskeletal pain and much more. This activity will count for CME credits, be sure to check out the registration details on their site for this event.
CME Accreditation Statement:
The AAFP has reviewed Family Medicine Update Livestream and deemed it acceptable for up to 30.75 Live AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 12/9/2025 to 12/13/2025. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this Live activity for a maximum of 30.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.
Vaccine Development
The AAFP has created a vaccine fact sheet outlining the stages of development from vaccine development, approval, and safety monitoring to help you answer any questions your patients may have.
Vaccine Safety & Routine
Help your patients move from vaccine hesitant to vaccine confident with the AAFP’s New Tools and Talks on Vaccine Safety and Routine Immunizations.
Vaccine Q&A’s
Explore the AAFP’s Q&A to help parents build confidence around their children’s vaccinations.
Vaccine Guidelines
Review updated vaccination guidelines and recommended schedules for infants to adults, provided by the AAFP through their consuming-facing website, Familydoctor.org.
Report: Improving Adult Immunization Rates
The AAFP and CDC collaborated through their Improving Adult Immunization Rates Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations project to create a new report for strategies to guide patients toward informed decisions.
Lead the Conversation about COVID-19
The AAFP has valuable tools and resources available to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, fight misinformation and build patient trust.
AAFP Immunization Schedules
The AAFP has detailed, and up-to-date immunization calendars based on age groups and medical conditions, as well as catch-up schedules, notes, and appendices featuring contraindications and precautions.
