CDC releases updated "General Recommendations on Immunization"

Every few years, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices releases an updated version of its "General Recommendations on Immunization." The new document released Friday is an update to the previous version released in 2002.

As the title suggests, it is a series of recommendations that are not specific to a particular vaccine, addressing issues such as vaccine handling, administration, spacing, contraindications, and vaccination of specific populations (such as pregnant women or those with altered immune systems). Coupled with 200+ references to the medical literature, it's an excellent resource for those looking for a synopsis of a particular topic and directions for further study.