ACIP

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices shall provide advice and guidance to the Secretary, HHS, the Assistant Secretary for Health, and the Director, CDC, regarding the most appropriate selection of vaccines and related agents for effective control of vaccine-preventable diseases in the civilian population. 

Evidence-Based Recommendations—GRADE

Learn how CDC vaccine recommendations follow an evidence-based method called GRADE.

Recommendations

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) develops recommendations on how to use vaccines to control disease in the United States. These recommendations become official CDC policy once adopted by CDC’s Director. Learn about current and historical ACIP recommendations for each vaccine.