Top Stories
- Immunize.org posts 2026–27 COVID-19 vaccine standing orders templates and updates “Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools”
- Montana reports unvaccinated child’s death from complications of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infection
- Respiratory diseases: Influenza is rising early in the United States and abroad. Vaccinate now to allow time for immunity to develop.
- Measles 2026: Johns Hopkins University reports 4,267 confirmed cases; Pennsylvania becomes the first state in 35 years to surpass 1,000 cases
- “Does a Patient’s Report of Past Measles Infection Count as Proof of Immunity?” New in the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
- Vaccines in the news
Featured Resources
- Needle anxiety is common at any age. Use Immunize.org’s clinical resources to offer a positive vaccination experience.
- Busy with influenza vaccinations? Need VIS translations? Download and print Immunize.org’s free QR code table that links directly to all injectable influenza VIS translations.
- NFID releases podcast on lessons from African scientists about vaccines, misinformation, and building global scientific capacity
- Help Immunize.org reach more vaccinators through your social media networks. Follow us and share our posts on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!
- Immunize.org lifetime immunization record cards available for patient-held records
Upcoming Events
- Virtual: Summit Adult Vaccine Recommendations Review (SAVRR) Council will host its second public webinar on October 20, 2:00–3:00 p.m. (ET)
- Virtual: NFID hosts webinar titled “Building Trust to Increase Immunization Uptake” on October 27 at 2:00 p.m. (ET), CME credit offered
- Virtual: American Lung Association will host a webinar titled “Preparing for the Respiratory Virus Season” on October 27 at 11:00 a.m. (ET)
- Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about the VIS web section on November 11 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or November 12 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.