US Adult Vaccination Snapshots: Current Coverage, Trends, and Concerns

Adult immunization stands as a cornerstone of preventive medicine, playing a vital role in reducing the incidence of infectious diseases and their associated complications, thereby significantly decreasing morbidity, mortality, and the economic burden on health care systems.¹ Despite the well-established value of these preventive measures, adult immunization rates in the US remain suboptimal, often trailing behind those observed in pediatric populations.¹ This persistent gap underscores the importance for primary care physicians to remain abreast of the latest recommendations, research findings, and effective strategies to safeguard the health of their adult patients.² The challenge is further compounded by the increasing number of vaccines recommended for adults and the continually evolving immunization schedules, necessitating a commitment to ongoing learning and adaptation to provide optimal patient care.³

Being abreast on current trends in vaccination coverage is key for primary care physicians. Scroll through the slides above for information on coverage, trends, and concerns.

References:

1. Key Topics: Routine Adult Immunizations - AMGA, accessed March 18, 2025, https://www.amga.org/key-topics/routine-adult-immunizations

2. Adult Immunization Standards | Adult Vaccines - CDC, accessed March 18, 2025, https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines-adults/hcp/imz-standards/index.html

3. Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule, United States, 2024 - ACP Journals, accessed March 18, 2025, https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/abs/10.7326/M23-3269