Immunization

Just for Pediatricians

The AAP has all of the information pediatricians need to provide the best patient care, including policy guidelines, communication tools, and parent resources – all supported by sound scientific research. The AAP is committed to supplying pediatricians with the right tools to help immunize patients effectively and efficiently.

 

 

 

Best Practices

In order to provide pediatricians with quality improvement and best immunization practices, we would like input from your pediatric practice. Please send your ideas on cost effective and sustainable practices, based on the National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC) standards listed below, to cispimmunize@aap.org. We will review and post your suggestions.

 

• NVAC Standard # 5: How does your practice staff communicate with parents about vaccines, in a way that informs them, while also building their trust in the pediatrician?
• NVAC Standard #9: What steps are taken to ensure accurate recording of all aspects of vaccine administration (date, manufacturer, lot number, signature of the vaccine administrator, location it was given, etc.)?
• NVAC Standard #10: How does your practice ensure that, whenever possible, immunization appointments are scheduled along with other appointments, to prevent missed opportunities?
• NVAC Standard #12: What system does your practice use to ensure that all vaccinations are recorded, and that parents or patients are properly notified when vaccinations are due?
• NVAC Standard #18: How was your practice staff trained to understand new guidance for influenza vaccination, and to use the new algorithm for determining how many influenza vaccinations a child needs? 

 

 

AAP Immunization Newsletter

The newsletter provides resources, alerts and updates. To be added to the newsletter Listserv, email cispimmunize@aap.org with "Newsletter" in the subject line and your name and email address in the body of the email.

• Archive of past newsletters

 

 

Policies and Implementation Guidance

View AAP policy on specific vaccines and recommendations for special populations, as well as best practices for implementing them in your office setting.

 

 

Communicating with Families

With so many concerns about vaccine safety circulating, these resources will help pediatricians provide families with information to address common questions.

 

 

Practice Management

Find the resources you need to administer vaccines effectively and efficiently in your office. See our training guide for a comprehensive compilation for office staff.

• Financing

• Supply

• Storage and Handling

• Liability and Refusal to Vaccinate

• Improving Office Immunization Rates

• Vaccine Barcoding

 

 

Research

Find information on the latest periodic surveys, national immunization surveys, and a research article and resource database.

 

Last Updated: 5/2/2012