Presented by: Corinne Kohler, MD, FAAFP, Family Physicians and Illinois Academy of Family Physicians President-elect, Champaign, IL

Short Description: This 30-minute CME webinar will provide Illinois family physicians with a concise update on current immunization schedules, new vaccine recommendations, and recent developments affecting vaccine policy and access in Illinois. Topics will include pediatric and adult immunization schedules, RSV, MMRV, and COVID-19 vaccine updates, the impact of changes to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and resources available through IAFP and state programs. Participants will gain practical insights to support informed clinical decision-making and patient education.

Learning Objectives: By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the latest updates to pediatric and adult immunization schedules, including CDC, ACIP, and AAFP recommendations.
2. Identify new vaccine guidance for RSV, MMRV, and COVID-19, including considerations for coadministration and high-risk populations.
3. Discuss recent changes in vaccine policy and access in Illinois, including the implications of ACIP restructuring.
4. Utilize AAFP and IDPH resources to support vaccine education, address hesitancy, and improve immunization rates in clinical practice.
5. Apply shared clinical decision-making principles to vaccine recommendations for specific adult populations.