Today, September 23, 2025, the American Medical Association (AMA) and other leading medical publications and organizations strongly reiterate support for vaccinations, emphasizing their critical role in public health. The most recent guidance addresses COVID-19, RSV, influenza, and updated recommendations for childhood vaccines, all while underscoring vaccine safety, informed consent, and individualized risk-benefit discussions.
Key COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
Recent summaries from the AMA and major medical organizations reflect changes prompted by the latest CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting:
- The ACIP now recommends COVID-19 vaccination for all people 65 years and older and for younger individuals (6 months to 64 years) based on shared clinical decision-making, focusing on those at highest risk for severe disease.
- Informed consent has been strengthened, with more emphasis on patient-provider discussions covering risks, benefits, age, prior infection, and comorbidities before vaccination.
- A proposal to require prescriptions for COVID-19 vaccines was rejected; vaccination remains available by consulting a healthcare provider, not by prescription.
Childhood and Routine Vaccinations
- New ACIP recommendations advise giving separate MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and varicella vaccines (not the combined MMRV) to children under 4, as this reduces febrile seizure risk.
- The schedule for hepatitis B at birth remains unchanged after extended ACIP discussion.
RSV and Influenza Vaccination
- The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recommend a single-dose RSV vaccine for all adults 75+, and for those 50–74 at increased risk. Pregnant patients should receive the RSV vaccine between weeks 32-36, and infants without maternal protection should receive monoclonal antibody protection.
- Annual flu vaccination is recommended for all individuals 6 months and older, paying attention to age-appropriate formulations.
Common Themes and Current Stance
- Across leading medical groups—including the AMA, AAFP, CDC, and major pediatric and infectious disease societies—the consensus is that vaccination remains a cornerstone of disease prevention and community health.
- Publications stress the necessity of patient education, strong provider-patient communication, and combating vaccine misinformation.
- AMA has recently reiterated opposition to any efforts to roll back vaccine mandates, emphasizing that high coverage remains essential for preventing outbreaks.
These positions and recommendations are widely echoed in JAMA, IDSA briefings, and multi-specialty medical societies as of today's date.
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