Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices develops recommendations for the routine administration of vaccines. It consists of 15 experts selected by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Summary of 2004 ACIP immunization recommendations:

Immunization Recommendations for Children and Adolescents

Immunization Recommendations for Adults Over 18 Years

Guide to Community Preventive Services or "Community Guide" details effective community-based strategies to promote and safeguard health. These might include media campaigns, educational programs, policy changes, or regulatory action. It is being developed by an independent task force convened by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

These tables provide an overview of the Community Guide's recommendations on increasing immunization rates. The Community Guide Web site explains each recommendation.

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