General Committee-Related Information

Key points

  • The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is a federal advisory committee that develops recommendations on the use of vaccines in the civilian population of the United States.
  • CDC sets the U.S. adult and childhood immunization schedules based on recommendations from ACIP.
  • This page includes documents describing the structure and function of the committee.

Role of the ACIP in CDC’s vaccine recommendations

CDC sets the U.S. adult and childhood immunization schedules based on recommendations from ACIP.

Charter

ACIP was established under section 222 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. §2l7a) and is governed by its charter.

Policies and procedures

The ACIP policies and procedures document serves as a reference for ACIP members and interested members of the public about ACIP’s structure and functions.

ACIP Policies and Procedures [25 pages]

Economic studies

Guidance for review of economic analyses to be presented to the ACIP.