The AMA continues to support evidence-based immunizations to help reduce the risk of severe disease, hospitalization and death, and protect public health. We work to promote public understanding and confidence in the use of vaccines to avoid the resurgence of vaccine-preventable illnesses and deaths. Learn more about the AMA's outreach and advocacy efforts.
Press statements
- Jan. 23, 2026: The AMA issued a statement on Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) chair's comments on polio, routine vaccinations.
- Jan. 5, 2026: The AMA issued a statement on changes to the childhood vaccine schedule.
- Dec. 15, 2025: The AMA issued a statement on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) hepatitis B birth dose decision.
- Dec. 5, 2025: The AMA issued a statement on ACIP vote to weaken the birth-dose recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine.
- Nov. 20, 2025: The AMA issued a statement on changes to the CDC website on autism and vaccines.
- Oct. 30, 2025: The AMA issued a statement urging vaccination in advance of respiratory virus season.
- Sept. 29, 2025: AMA launches vaccine infographics for patients and physicians.
- Sept. 19, 2025: The AMA issued a statement on ACIP meeting on new MMRV vaccine recommendations.
- Sept. 3, 2025: The AMA issued a statement opposing Florida's plan to end vaccine mandates.
- Aug. 28, 2025: The AMA issued a statement on turmoil and leadership changes at the CDC.
- Aug. 1, 2025: ACIP Medical Association Liaisons, of which AMA is a part, issued a joint statement regarding ouster from ACIP vaccine workgroups.
- June 25, 2025: AMA and 79 medical societies issued a joint statement backing vaccination against respiratory viruses.
- June 12, 2025: The AMA issued a statement on new members of the ACIP selected without transparency and proper vetting.
- June 9, 2025: The AMA issued a statement on the removal of the 17 sitting members of ACIP, undermining trust in a process that has saved countless lives.
- March 5, 2025: The AMA issued a statement urging the public to get vaccinated amid growing measles outbreaks.
Commentary/op-eds
- Aug. 15, 2025: An op-ed in Modern Healthcare, with AMA and physician organizations as signatories, expresses concern on blocking physician input on vaccines and how it endangers patients. (Publication subscription is required for full or unlimited access.)
- Aug. 14, 2025: In a letter to the editor of the Washington Post, AMA president Bobby Mukkamala, MD, criticizes the NIH pivot from mRNA vaccines. (Publication subscription is required for full or unlimited access.)
AMA advocacy
- Jan. 7, 2026: The AMA joined a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the CDC calling on them to reaffirm their commitment to a transparent, evidence-based immunization policy process and to ensure that U.S. childhood vaccination recommendations remain grounded in science.
- Oct. 15, 2025: AMA joined an amicus brief (PDF) in the case of AAP vs. Kennedy calling for government recommendations regarding the COVID-19 vaccine to reflect the full body of medical evidence and to follow the statutorily process for the provision of vaccine guidance.
- June 18, 2025: AMA sent a letter (PDF) to HHS to express significant concern regarding recent action to terminate the entirety of the membership of the ACIP.
- June 13, 2025: AMA sent a letter (PDF) to Senate leadership regarding the actions by HHS to terminate the appointments of the 17 voting members of the ACIP, and urges inquiry to the circumstances surrounding the decision to remove and replace all sitting members.
- May 29, 2025: AMA sent a letter (PDF) HHS to express concern regarding the approach to recommendations regarding COVID-19 vaccines. AMA strongly urges HHS, CDC and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure transparency in their decision-making process.
