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Recommendations

Role of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in CDC’s Vaccine Recommendations

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sets the U.S. adult and childhood immunization schedules based on recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Before recommending any vaccine, ACIP considers many factors, including the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine. Candidates for ACIP membership are screened carefully […]

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