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FFFM | Strengthening immunization access and advocating for public health
Join David Tully, vice president of government relations and a member of the AAFP’s advocacy team, and Julie Riley, AAFP manager of legislative affairs, for this episode of Inside Family Medicine as they dive into the Academy’s work to protect vaccine access and evidence-based immunization policy at the federal and state levels.  Get updates on the AAFP’s priorities around vaccine coverage and infrastructure, including efforts to close Medicare vaccine coverage gaps, protect immunization programs and preserve science-based vaccine recommendations. Also catch up on recent changes affecting the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the AAFP’s response to federal actions involving childhood vaccine recommendations and the importance of working through coalitions to strengthen advocacy.  Listen for tips on how your trusted relationships with patients can support vaccine confidence and make an impact beyond the exam room, then amplify your experiences with policymakers by:  Participating in AAFP Speak Out campaigns  Staying connected with your state chapter   Becoming an Advocacy Ambassador to help shape policies affecting vaccines, patients and family medicine    Topics  00:00 FFFM Vaccine Advocacy 01:01 AAFP vaccine advocacy priorities 02:21 Protecting vaccine infrastructure and science-based recommendations 03:35 How the AAFP is responding to federal vaccine policy changes 05:24 The “Gold Standard” vaccine recommendations executive order 07:26 New federal vaccine policy and physician input 09:09 Why vaccine advocacy depends on coalitions 12:25 Family physicians as trusted vaccine messengers 14:00 Current advocacy opportunities for family physicians  Additional resources  AAFP vaccine advocacy  AAFP member advocacy  Speak Out tool  Resources and clinical guidance: Immunizations and vaccines for family physicians  Immunization and vaccine schedules and resources    Disclaimer: Copyright 2026, AAFP. The views presented in this broadcast are the speaker’s own and do not represent those of AAFP. The information presented is for general, educational, or entertainment purposes and should not be considered legal, health, financial, or other advice. The AAFP makes no representation as to the accuracy or completeness of the information and is not responsible for results that may arise from its use. Consult an appropriate professional concerning your specific situation and respective governing bodies for applicable laws. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by AAFP unless specifically stated otherwise. AAFP and the AAFP logo are registered trademarks of American Academy of Family Physicians. 
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