Last updated September 18, 2026
Respiratory vaccine recommendations can be complex, and it is not always clear who develops them or how decisions are made. These graphics provide a behind-the-scenes look at the organizations that develop respiratory vaccine recommendations and the evidence and expertise that inform their guidance.
Adults
These graphics provide an overview of the organizations that develop respiratory vaccine recommendations for adults and the process they use to review evidence and develop guidance for different populations and risk factors.
Children
These graphics highlight the organizations involved in developing vaccine recommendations for children and explain how recommendations are informed by available evidence, expert review, and considerations specific to children.
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Each year, vaccine recommendations are made to protect you against seasonal illnesses, including flu, COVID-19, and RSV. Learn who makes these recommendations and how, and why they matter to keeping you healthy. For more information about protecting against seasonal illnesses, contact/check out [INSERT LOCAL CONTACT OR LOCAL RESOURCE WITH MORE INFORMATION].
