Clinical Resources
Materials for Providers
Alphabetical by Title
Standing Orders for Administering 2026–2027 COVID-19 Vaccine to Adults 19 Years and Older
Eligible healthcare professionals may administer COVID-19 vaccines to adults based on 2026-2027 recommendations issued by AAFP and ACOG. Additional details from CDC’s Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines are also provided.
Standing Orders for Administering 2026–2027 COVID-19 Vaccine to Children 6 Months through 18 Years
Eligible healthcare professionals may administer COVID-19 vaccines to children and teens age 6 months through 18 years old, based on 2026-2027 recommendations issued by AAP and ACOG. Additional details from CDC’s Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines are also provided.
Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools
Checklist of links to key COVID-19 vaccination resources, including the date they were last revised.
Materials for Vaccine Recipients
Alphabetical by Title
How mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Work (CDC)
How Protein Subunit COVID-19 Vaccines Work (CDC)
Ask the Experts
CDC · FDA · State
ACIP Recommendations
Current Recommendations
Use of Additional Doses of 2024–2025 COVID-19 Vaccine for Adults Aged ≥65 Years and Persons Aged ≥6 Months with Moderate or Severe Immunocompromise: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2024
MMWR December 12, 2024 / 73(49);1118–1123
Use of COVID-19 Vaccines for Persons Aged ≥6 Months: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — United States, 2024–2025
MMWR: Early Release September 10, 2024, 73
Additional Federal Resources
- All current and archived ACIP COVID-19 recommendations
- ACIP COVID-19 recommendations at CDC
- Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines in the United States (CDC)
- Clinical Considerations: Myocarditis and Pericarditis after Receipt of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Among Adolescents and Young Adults (CDC)
- Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit (CDC)
- General Best Practices for Immunization
Vaccine Information Statements
COVID-19 Vaccine VIS
Updated: January 31, 2025
CDC Recommended Schedules
2025 Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule
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2025 Adult Immunization Schedule
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FDA Package Inserts & Vaccine Fact Sheets (EUA)
COVID-19: Mnexspike Package Insert
Moderna
COVID-19: Nuvaxovid Package Insert
Novavax, Inc
COVID-19: Comirnaty Package Insert
Pfizer-BioNTech
COVID-19: Spikevax Package Insert
Moderna
State Policies
U.S. Map of COVID-19 Requirements
Healthcare Professional Organizations
Vaccine Recommendations
AAFP Fall 2026 Immunization Recommendations
The AAFP has released their fall immunization recommendations, reinforcing a commitment to the health of communities across the country. The AAFP urges all adults, children and families to stay up to date on recommended vaccines to keep themselves and their loved ones healthy.
9/2/2026. AAFP Recommendation Statement.
The AAFP is the largest national association of family physicians and supports evidence-based immunization practices for patients of all ages.
IDSA 2026 Guidelines on the Use of Vaccines for the Prevention of Seasonal COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV Infections in Immunocompromised Patients
To support evidence-based clinical & shared decision-making during the 2026-2027 respiratory tract infection season, IDSA developed updated evidence and guidelines for the use of U.S-licensed vaccine against COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV in adult and pediatric patients who are immunocompromised.
9/2/2026. IDSA Practice Advisory
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) develops evidence-based immunization policy and recommendations to prevent infectious diseases across populations. Its recommendations include immunocompromised patients.
AAP Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccines in Infants, Children, and Adolescents, 2026-2027: Policy Statement
This policy statement updates the recommendations of the AAP for the use of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines in the prevention of severe COVID-19 in children.
9/2/2026. Pediatrics (2026) doi.org/10.1542/peds.2026-079046
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is a leading professional organization that develops evidence-based immunization policy and clinical guidance to protect the health of infants, children, and adolescents. AAP supports pediatric clinicians with education, tools, and advocacy to improve vaccination coverage and safety. The PDF is linked to the companion article from AAP, published as Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccines in Infants, Children, and Adolescents, 2026-2027: Technical Report.
ACOG Practice Advisory — COVID-19 Vaccination Considerations for Obstetric–Gynecologic Care
This Practice Advisory provides an overview of the currently available COVID-19 vaccines and guidance for their use in individuals contemplating pregnancy and in pregnant, recently pregnant, and lactating individuals.
9/2/2026. ACOG Practice Advisory
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) develops and promotes clinical guidance for safe and effective vaccination of pregnant and reproductive-age patients.
Adult Immunizations as Part of Cardiovascular Care: 2026 ACC Concise Clinical Guidance
The Journal of the American College of Cardiology published Adult Immunizations as Part of Cardiovascular Care: 2026 ACC Concise Clinical Guidance: A Report of the American College of Cardiology [ACC] Solution Set Oversight Committee. Vaccines are essential tools proven to reduce the risk of serious cardiac events that can result from vaccine-preventable diseases, especially in people with preexisting heart disease.
8/5/2026. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2026.07.004
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is a professional medical society dedicated to improving cardiovascular care through education, research, clinical guidelines, and quality improvement.
Vaccines for Healthcare Personnel: A Core Safety Measure A Position Statement from the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)
SHEA published a position statement on vaccines, a core safety measure for healthcare personnel (HCP). The SHEA Board states that ensuring patient safety begins with vaccinating susceptible HCP for vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccination of HCP is essential to protect HCP and reduce risks to patients and visitors.
3/26/2026. Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 2026 Mar 26:1-3, DOI:10.1017/ice.2026.10405
SHEA develops immunization recommendations to prevent healthcare-associated infections and protect both patients and healthcare personnel.
COVID-19 Vaccines for 2025–2026 in Adults Who Are Not Pregnant or Immunocompromised: Rapid Practice Points from the American College of Physicians
ACP developed these rapid practice points addressing the comparative effectiveness and harms of Omicron-adapted COVID-19 vaccines in adults aged 18 years or older who are not pregnant or immunocompromised.
2/24/2026. Annals of Internal Medicine; DOI:10.7326/ANNALS-25-05026
The American College of Physicians (ACP) develops evidence-based adult immunization and provides clinical guidance to help internists incorporate vaccines into routine care of adults.
ACOG Committee Statement — Maternal Immunizations
ACOG released updated guidance on maternal immunizations, underscoring the importance of vaccines in protecting pregnant women and their infants.
2/18/2026. Obstetrics & Gynecology; DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000006230
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) develops and promotes clinical guidance for safe and effective vaccination of pregnant and reproductive-age patients.
PALTmed Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccine in Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Residents and Staff
PALTmed’s Infection Advisory Committee has developed recommendations for the 2025–2026 COVID-19 vaccine to guide clinicians and administrators in post-acute and long-term care settings.
10/14/2025. JAMDA; DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2025.106002
The Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) promotes immunization policies and recommendations to protect residents and staff in post-acute and long-term care settings.
SHEA Reaffirms Support for COVID-19 Vaccination Among Healthcare Personnel, Including Pregnant Staff
SHEA supports healthcare personnel (HCP), including pregnant HCP, to be free to choose to continue to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect them and their patients from the COVID-19 virus.
5/28/2025. The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) develops immunization recommendations to prevent healthcare-associated infections and protect both patients and healthcare personnel.
IDSA Clinical Practice Guideline for Vaccination of the Immunocompromised Host 2013
An international panel of experts prepared an evidenced-based guideline for vaccination of immunocompromised adults and children. These guidelines are intended for use by primary care and subspecialty providers who care for immunocompromised patients.
2/1/2014. Clinical Infectious Diseases, Volume 58, Issue 3, Pages e44–e100
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) develops evidence-based immunization policy and recommendations to prevent infectious diseases across populations. Its recommendations include immunocompromised patients.
Recommended Schedules
2026 American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Birth Through Age 18 Immunization Schedule
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2026 American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Adults 19 and Older Immunization Schedule
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2026 American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule
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2026 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Maternal Immunization Schedule
- Page count: 4
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Travel
All travelers should be up to date on routine vaccines. Depending on the destination, itinerary, and duration of travel, additional vaccines may be recommended.
CDC Resources
Travelers’ health information for healthcare providers
Partner Resources
Governmental
The COVID-19 Vaccine Toolkit for healthcare providers.
Non-Governmental
The Association of Immunization Managersʼ directory lists the program manager, contact information, and website for each location.
The American Pharmacists Associationʼs resources and information on COVID 19, including vaccines, testing, education activities, webinars, practice resources, and advocacy opportunities.
The American Medical Associationʼs resource for unique CPT codes approved for COVID-19 immunizations.
Access WHOʼs COVID-19 resources, including public advice, Q&As, regulation and policy, news, vaccine manufacturers, and more.
