Meeting Coverage

ACIP

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

ACIP Backs Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vax for Lab Workers, High-Risk Travelers

Committee also recommends oral cholera vaccine for children traveling to endemic areas

A macro shot of a tick on a person’s skin.

Latest ACIP Meetings

ACIP: All Adults Ages 59 and Younger Should Get Hep B Vaccine

Committee also passed new recommendations on vaccines against Ebola, orthopoxviruses

November 3, 2021
ACIP Streamlines Pneumococcal Vaccine Recs

Also endorses recombinant zoster vaccine for immunocompromised adults

October 20, 2021
ACIP Backs Flu and COVID Vaccine Co-Administration

Committee also voted on dengue, rabies vaccines for kids

June 25, 2021
ACIP Punts on J&J COVID Vaccine

CDC advisors back continued "pause" until more data available

April 14, 2021
ACIP OKs Changes to 2021 Vax Schedule

Includes changes to menACWY, zoster, and language about severe allergic reactions to flu vax

October 29, 2020
ACIP: Tdap Vax OK to Sub in for Td When Necessary

Unanimous panel hopes to increase flexibility for providers

October 23, 2019
ACIP: Hep A and MenB Vaccine Recommendations Updated

Hepatitis A recommendations expanded for people with HIV; panel stands pat on flu vaccine policy

June 28, 2019
ACIP: After WHO Delay, FDA Waits to Select Flu Strains for Vax

Also, ACIP issues new language on vaccines for anthrax and Japanese encephalitis

February 27, 2019
ACIP: Routinely Vaccinate Homeless Against HepA

Homelessness denotes increased risk for contracting disease

October 24, 2018
ACIP Issues Flu Season Guidance, Anthrax Vax in a 'Mass Event'

Committee also heard data on cell-cultured influenza vaccines

June 20, 2018
ACIP Backs Hep A Vax in Outbreaks

Unanimous vote to support use as post-exposure prophylaxis

February 22, 2018
ACIP: One-Dose HepB Vax OK for Some Infants Needing Revaccination

Two more doses needed if infant still non-responsive after testing, committee advises

February 22, 2017
ACIP Dumps FluMist for Upcoming Influenza Season

Interim recommendation not to use intranasal spray

June 23, 2016
ACIP: Cholera Vax Recommended for Travelers

Also MenACWY vaccines recommended for persons with HIV

June 22, 2016