In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, we hear from Dr. Margot Savoy and Dr. Marie Ramas about the American Academy of Family Physicians' Fall immunization recommendations for the 2025-26 respiratory season. Dr. Savoy, Chief Medical Officer of the AAFP, and Dr. Ramas, Chair of the AAFP's Commission on Health of the Public and Science, discuss the process of developing these recommendations, how they compare to CDC guidelines, and the impact of recent changes to federal vaccine recommendation processes. They provide detailed insights into flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccine recommendations across different age groups and scenarios, stressing the importance of evidence-based guidelines and the collaboration with other specialties and stakeholders.

Topics by Timestamp

00:00 Introduction

00:21 Meet the Experts: Dr. Margot Savoy and Dr. Marie Ramas

01:21 Understanding the AAFP's Immunization Recommendation Process

04:23 The Role of the Commission on Health of the Public and Science

06:24 Impact of Changes in Federal Vaccine Recommendations

10:37 AAFP's Flu Vaccine Recommendations

16:32 AAFP's COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations

25:16 AAFP's RSV Vaccine and Antibodies for Infants Recommendations

31:19 Staying Updated with AAFP's Vaccine Guidance

34:46 Conclusion

Additional Resources

AAFP Announces Fall Immunization Recommendations, Reaffirming Commitment to Vaccine Safety and Public Health | AAFP

Immunizations & Vaccines | AAFP

Download sharable versions of AAFP's graphics here:

• Fall immunization recommendations (PDF)

• COVID recommendations image (PNG)

• Influenza recommendations image (PNG)

• RSV recommendations image (PNG)

Immunization Schedules | AAFP

Commission on Health of the Public and Science (CHPS) | AAFP

Trusted Health Education from Family Physicians | familydoctor.org

Disclaimer

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