Source: American Academy of Family Physicians
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has launched two immunization initiatives designed to help practices strengthen immunization conversations and improve immunization care. Practices can choose the program that fits their patients or apply for both.
The conversation around immunizations has changed. While the science remains clear, patients are navigating more information than ever, and not all of it is accurate. Those questions increasingly show up in the exam room, creating new opportunities for family physicians and care teams to guide them with clarity and trust.
The New Immunization Conversation (supported by GSK)
A hands-on initiative for practices focused on all patient populations, equipping selected participants with educational resources, a custom patient video, and complimentary FMX 2026 registration and travel for the physician participant.
Improving Immunization Culture (supported by Pfizer)
A quality improvement initiative for practices focused on adults 50 and older, pairing care teams with an office champion and educational resources to strengthen immunization care through a structured, milestone-based program.
- Evidence-based educational materials for care teams and patients
- Ready-to-use resources for the exam room, waiting room, and digital channels
- The chance to strengthen immunization processes and build vaccine confidence
- An administrative payment upon completion.
Just 25 practices per program will be selected. Applicants must be active AAFP members. Applications are open through Monday, August 10.
Bonus member resource
Utilize the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP) free EasyPI: Adult Immunizations track to implement a performance improvement activity to increase adult immunization rates in your practice.
About Easy Performance Improvement (EasyPI)
EasyPI is a peer-reviewed, curated collection of online education resources created by the OAFP to support family physicians in completing a self-guided PI project in practice and receive credit for the work they do.
Each EasyPI track will guide you through the process of evaluating background information for a specific condition, determining how this information should drive patient care, and implementing team-based practice change to improve patient outcomes.
After implementing your chosen PI initiative, EasyPI resources provide step-by-step instructions on how to submit your work to the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) through its Self-Directed PI Project: Clinical Pathway application. Self-directed PI projects fulfill an ABFM PI requirement, add 20 ABFM points to your portfolio, and equate to 20 continuing medical education (CME) credits through the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).