Lowering the Age for Pneumonia Vaccines

The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the health of Americans. By continuously reviewing the latest scientific evidence and making vaccine recommendations, ACIP helps protect the public from a variety of infectious diseases. Their decisions not only shape individual vaccination protocols but also have profound impacts on public health outcomes, reducing preventable illnesses, hospitalizations, and healthcare costs.