Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule: United States, 2026: Policy Statement

Key Points

• To present the updated immunization schedule for children and adolescents for the year 2026.
• Annual publication of immunization schedule by the American Academy of Pediatrics
• Review of vaccine recommendations licensed by the US Food and Drug Administration
• Comparison with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention schedule
• The 2026 schedule provides updated immunization recommendations.
• The AAP has shifted its endorsement away from the CDC's schedule.