Navigating the 2026/2027 U.S. Respiratory Vaccine Recommendations in a Changing Public Health Landscape

The webinar will focus on the evolving U.S. vaccine policy environment and the implications of recent changes surrounding the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for the upcoming 2026/2027 respiratory vaccination season. As the national vaccine recommendation landscape continues to change, health care professionals may face uncertainty regarding how recommendations are developed, which sources of guidance to rely on, and how changes at the federal level may affect clinical practice and patient care.

The session will provide an overview of the traditional role of ACIP in developing and informing U.S. vaccine recommendations, as well as recent developments affecting the committee and the broader federal vaccine advisory process. Speakers will examine the current legal and policy environment and discuss how these developments may influence vaccine recommendations, public health programs, health care providers, pharmacists and other professionals involved in vaccine administration and implementation.

The webinar will also explore the growing role of professional medical societies in providing guidance to health care professionals during a period of uncertainty. Participants will examine recommendations for the 2026/2027 respiratory vaccination season, including areas where guidance is complementary, where recommendations may differ and how health care professionals can understand the respective roles and scope of different organizations. The discussion will emphasize practical approaches for evaluating multiple sources of guidance and identifying reliable, evidence-based recommendations.

Ultimately, the session will help health care professionals navigate an increasingly complex vaccine information environment and translate changing recommendations into practical conversations with patients. By providing perspectives from vaccine policy, legal, public health and clinical experts, the webinar will equip participants with the knowledge and resources needed to interpret changing recommendations, support informed respiratory vaccine decision-making and help patients understand their vaccination options during the 2026/2027 season.