In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, we hear from Dr. Margot Savoy and Dr. Marie Ramas about the American Academy of Family Physicians' Fall immunization recommendations for the 2025-26 respiratory season. Dr. Savoy, Chief Medical Officer of the AAFP, and Dr. Ramas, Chair of the AAFP's Commission on Health of the Public and Science, discuss the process of developing these recommendations, how they compare to CDC guidelines, and the impact of recent changes to federal vaccine recommendation processes. They provide detailed insights into flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccine recommendations across different age groups and scenarios, stressing the importance of evidence-based guidelines and the collaboration with other specialties and stakeholders.  

Topics by Timestamp 

00:00  Introduction  

00:21  Meet the Experts: Dr. Margot Savoy and Dr. Marie Ramas 

01:21  Understanding the AAFP's Immunization Recommendation Process 

04:23  The Role of the Commission on Health of the Public and Science 

06:24  Impact of Changes in Federal Vaccine Recommendations 

10:37  AAFP's Flu Vaccine Recommendations 

16:32  AAFP's COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations 

25:16  AAFP's RSV Vaccine and Antibodies for Infants Recommendations 

31:19  Staying Updated with AAFP's Vaccine Guidance 

34:46  Conclusion 

Additional Resources 

AAFP Announces Fall Immunization Recommendations, Reaffirming Commitment to Vaccine Safety and Public Health | AAFP 

Immunizations & Vaccines | AAFP 

Download sharable versions of AAFP's graphics here: 

• Fall immunization recommendations (PDF) 

• COVID recommendations image (PNG) 

• Influenza recommendations image (PNG) 

• RSV recommendations image (PNG) 

Immunization Schedules | AAFP</a