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.