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Immunize.org in the News

May 31, 2023
WALL STREET JOURNAL
New Pfizer RSV vaccine rolls out into headwinds of hesitancy
May 19, 2023
PATIENT CARE
First RSV vaccine brings "sense of relief" to public health experts, says Immunize.org president
March 16, 2023
AFP FACT CHECK
COVID-19 vaccines falsely linked to lower life expectancy
March 16, 2023
CONTEMPORARY PEDIATRICS
CDC immunization schedule updates
March 13, 2023
HEPATITIS B FOUNDATION
Call to action eliminating hepatitis B virus through universal screening and vaccination for adults ages 19-59
March 1, 2023
WASHINGTON POST
Novavax was a COVID vaccine underdog. Now it’s in financial trouble.
February 9, 2023
HEALTH AFFAIRS JOURNAL
Vaccine development after the COVID-19 pandemic: are programs and policies ready to embrace innovation?
February 7, 2023
BECKER'S HOSPITAL REVIEW
Operationalizing CDC-recommended vaccinations for adults is at a critical point in time
February 6, 2023
KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION
A technicality could keep RSV shots from kids in need
February 5, 2023
NBC NEWS
A shot to protect babies from RSV is almost here, but kids in need could have trouble getting it
Jan-Feb 2023
CMA TODAY
Spotlight on prevention: vaccinations are a showstopper in measles management
January 5, 2023
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
'Sick troops can't fight': bring back COVID vaccine mandate for our military
December 28, 2022
NPR
It's not too late to get a COVID booster — especially for older adults
November 11, 2022
AARP
Flu, respiratory viruses 'back with a vengeance' as experts brace for COVID winter
October 19, 2022
GOVERNING
Vaccine skepticism spreads from COVID to other diseases
October 11, 2022
TAMPA BAY TIMES
Scientists question Florida's advice against COVID mRNA vaccines for some men
September 26, 2022
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
Lessons learned from 2 years of influenza vaccinations in the UK and USA during the COVID-19 pandemic as respiratory viruses return
September 23, 2022
WASHINGTON POST
Public health experts on health equity and the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic
September 20, 2022
AMA
Building back adult vaccination rates calls for real-time data
September 14, 2022
MERCURY NEWS
Should you get your flu shot and COVID booster together? Here's what experts say
September 7, 2022
USA TODAY
Providers report dozens of errors giving Pfizer's COVID vaccine. Experts worry new booster will fuel more
September 6, 2022
AAP
American Academy of Pediatrics urges families to get children vaccinated for influenza to prevent and control illness in 2022-23
September 2, 2022
THE DAILY NEWS
Why some seniors are left with a less powerful flu vaccine
September 1, 2022
POLITICO
COVID vaccine drive for youngest kids off to underwhelming start, data shows
August 28, 2022
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Latest COVID boosters are set to roll out before human testing is completed
August 22, 2022
AMA
Adult vaccines, routine immunizations & more with L.J Tan, PhD, MS
August 22, 2022
WNYC NEWS
Polio: How to find your long-lost vaccination records and other FAQs
August 17, 2022
GOTHAMIST
Polio: How to find your long-lost vaccination records and other FAQs
August 10, 2022
SALON
Why BA.5 became the dominant COVID variant
July 18, 2022
THE WASHINGTON POST
Coronavirus Updates: Your questions, answered
July 6, 2022
SALON
Omicron-targeted boosters could be here by fall. Here's what we know
June 29, 2022
WIRED
Covid shots for little kids are finally here. Now for the hardest part
June 27, 2022
THE NEW YORK TIMES
F.D.A. may move toward updating vaccines
June 17, 2022
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Can we develop a COVID-19 vaccine that lasts?
April 15, 2022
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
Become a vaccine champion
April 11, 2022
SHOT OF PREVENTION
Are vaccines safe for my baby? Get answers from trusted nurses
April 6, 2022
KAISER HEALTH NEWS
Why Black and Hispanic seniors are left with a less powerful flu vaccine
March 30, 2022
SALON
The FDA approves a second booster for those older than 50. Are they preparing for another wave?
March 23, 2022
CONTEMPORARY PEDIATRICS
Immunization updates for 2022
March 1, 2022
NEWSWEEK
Has shift away from mandates caused standstill in vaccination push?
January 31, 2022
USA TODAY
In a break with federal guidelines, San Francisco allows second COVID-19 booster for all J&J takers
January 27, 2022
CNN HEALTH
Millions of routine vaccinations have been missed amid the COVID-19 pandemic
January 14, 2022
THEORANGE LEADER
Opinion: Don’t forget your flu shot!
January 12, 2022
PR NEWSWIRE
Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) announces rebrand as Immunize.org
December 22, 2021
CT MIRROR
With vaccination rates flagging, flu is on the rebound. Get your shot!
December 2, 2021
SALON
Does the omicron variant mean vaccines will have to be updated? Here's what scientists say
November 22, 2021
MEDSCAPE
Flu/shingles shot combo may hurt future flu vaccine uptake
November 22, 2021
NATURE
Cuba's bet on home-grown COVID vaccines is paying off
November 19, 2021
EVERYDAY HEALTH
COVID-19 vaccines for kids: a parent's guide
November 19, 2021
WEBMD
This year's flu season: repeat of last year or a 'twindemic?'
November 1, 2021
TIME
To get kids vaccinated against COVID-19, health officials will need to reach hesitant parents
October 29, 2021
CQ RESEARCHER
COVID 19 vaccines: will mandates bring the pandemic under control?
October 26, 2021
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
What to expect with covid-19 vaccines for kids ages 5 to 11
October 21, 2021
CNET
Flu season's here now and it's time to get your shot. What's different this year
October 19, 2021
BALTIMORE SUN
Colin Powell was vaccinated against COVID-19, but a 'breakthrough' infection ended up being deadly
October 19, 2021
SALON
Want to mix and match booster shots? Here's why public health officials aren't letting you—yet
October 19, 2021
ALTERNET
"Do you need a covid booster shot? Here's what you should know"
October 8, 2021
USA TODAY
Kids could be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine days after Halloween
October 8, 2021
USA TODAY
Pfizer announced COVID-19 vaccine is safe for kids: here's how long it could take for approval
October 8, 2021
YAHOO! NEWS
Most U.S. adults missed one or more routine vaccines in 2018: CDC
October 8, 2021
THE HILL
U.S. on the cusp of COVID-19 vaccine authorization for young children
October 7, 2021
MEDICAL MARKETING AND MEDIA
Why vaccine mandates are working
October 5, 2021
CBS NEWS
Religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine may be easy to claim, but hard to prove
September 30, 2021
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
COVID-19 not the only condition for which many go unvaccinated
September 30, 2021
ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH POLICY
Preparing for flu season and preventing another pandemic
September 21, 2021
American Medical Association
L.J Tan, PhD, MS, talks about a call to action to increase adult immunizations
September 20, 2021
Fintech Zoom
Flu season prep, complicated by COVID-19, starts early this year
September 19, 2021
FINTECH ZOOM
CVS – Flu season prep, complicated by COVID-19, starts early this year
September 17, 2021
ABC NEWS
What vaccines are already required to attend school in the US
September 17, 2021
NEW YORK TIMES
It's that time of year: experts warn get a a flu shot
September 16, 2021
VACCINE
Supporting National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups in the WHO European Region in developing national COVID-19 vaccination recommendations through online communication platform
September 15, 2021
WASHINGTON POST
The U.S. was a global leader in vaccinations. Now it's falling behind.
September 14, 2021
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
'Twindemic' possible as flu season approaches, health experts warn
September 13, 2021
WASHINGTON POST
Can you get a covid booster and a flu shot together? Here's what you need to know.
September 10, 2021
AARP
7 things we've all learned about vaccines
September 7, 2021
NPR
Here are the key reasons to get a flu shot – now
September 2, 2021
AOL
What medical conditions exempt a person from receiving a Covid vaccine?
September 2, 2021
NBC
As mandates roll out, some may ask for medical exemptions. What's really valid?
August 31, 2021
US NEWS AND WORLD REPORT
School vaccine mandates: here they come
August 30, 2021
ABC NEWS
What Do Major Religions Say about Vaccines?
August 30, 2021
TIME
When will COVID-19 vaccines be available for younger kids?
August 27, 2021
PATIENTCARE ONLINE
Immunization Action Coalition president and flu expert Dr. Kelly Moore explains primary care's "tall order"
August 16, 2021
YAHOO! FINANCE
'Trust God to be our healer': As COVID-19 vaccine mandates grow, so are requests for religious exemptions
August 8, 2021
HEALTHLINE
Vaccine mandates in schools aren't new. They've been used since 1850.
August 3, 2021
HEALTHY WOMEN
When it comes to vaccines, better data collection and coordination of education efforts will help close lifesaving maternal immunization gaps
July 28, 2021
ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
PBS documentary examines how vaccines are crucial to communities and how they can save lives
July 22, 2021
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Vaccines are highly unlikely to cause side effects long after getting the shot
July 21, 2021
DIGITAL JOURNAL
STChealth to host vaccine documentary's Phoenix premiere
July 15, 2021
TALKING POINTS MEMO
'These kids will die': Health experts sound alarm over TN shutting down vaccine outreach to minors
July 6, 2021
NBC NEWS
Covid's delta variant is highly contagious. Will vaccines work against It?
July 1, 2021
VAXCARE
Flu season is coming. Is your practice ready?
June 29, 2021
MEDPAGE TODAY
Who are the COVID vaccine 'holdouts'?
June 29, 2021
VNEXPRESS INTERNATIONAL
What Vietnam needs for successful COVID vaccination campaign
June 26, 2021
SALON
Mobile vaccine clinics have made vaccines more accessible—and could be the future of Public Health
June 25, 2021
WEBMD
Lawmakers seek to address Medicare vaccine 'sticker shock'
June 16, 2021
NEW HAMPSHIRE UNION LEADER
Granite Status: Kuster pushes bill to have Medicare cover vaccines
June 16, 2021
CNN
CNN analysis: Where vaccination is up, Covid-19 cases are down
June 16, 2021
BLOOMBERG GOVERNMENT
Bills push vaccine access amid GOP doubts
June 15, 2021
USA TODAY
Fact check: White pine tea likely not helpful against COVID-19; vaccinated don't 'shed' particles
June 15, 2021
MISSOURI BUSINESS ALERT
Despite federal guidance on COVID-19 vaccines, most Missouri employers stop short of mandates
June 11, 2021
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Some J&J vaccine doses must be destroyed
June 10, 2021
USA TODAY
FDA extends expiration date on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, saving doses from destruction
June 4, 2021
STAR TRIBUNE
Heart reaction probed as possible rare vaccine link in teens
May 20, 2021
HEALTH
COVID vaccines for kids 12 to 15: Your biggest fears addressed by experts
May 14, 2021
WASHINGTON POST
Are they experimental? Can they alter DNA? Experts tackle lingering coronavirus vaccine fears.
May 12, 2021
USA TODAY
CDC panel recommends Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids as young as 12
May 11, 2021
USA TODAY
What level of antibodies protect against COVID-19? Researchers are rushing to find out
May 10, 2021
THE MERCURY NEWS
How COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy puts others at risk. People with weakened immune systems rely on "herd immunity" for protection.
May 7, 2021
NBC NEWS
Pfizer, BioNTech ask FDA for full approval of Covid-19 vaccine
May 6, 2021
POLITIFACT
Debunking the anti-vaccine hoax about 'vaccine shedding'
May 6, 2021
WFAE 90.7
U.S. backs waiving international patent protections for COVID vaccines
May 6, 2021
COMMENTARY MAGAZINE
Biden caves to fringe progressivism at our expense
May 4, 2021
THE ATLANTIC
The era of mass vaccinations is ending
April 29, 2021
POLITIFACT
'Youth is not invincible': 9 experts dispute Joe Rogan’s vaccine advice for healthy 21-year-olds
April 27, 2021
USA TODAY
State lawmakers opposed to COVID vaccine mandates have filed a flurry of bills this session. Some worry about the message they send.
April 27, 2021
POLITIFACT
No, there is no evidence that spending time around vaccinated people causes death or disease
April 24, 2021
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
Coronavirus news roundup: April 17–April 23
April 23, 2021
WASHINGTON POST
The Johnson & Johnson pause hit just as the country needs to reach out to more Americans
April 22, 2021
WASHINGTON POST
These are the pro-vaccine messages people want to hear
April 19, 2021
USA TODAY
America reaches milestone with COVID-19 vaccine now widely available to those who want it, but hesitancy still casts a shadow
April 17, 2021
WASHINGTON POST
All about your coronavirus vaccine card (and what to do if you lose it)
April 16, 2021
LA TIMES
COVID-19 vaccines — minus the needle? Researchers working on capsules, nasal sprays
April 16, 2021
CONSUMER REPORTS
Pharmacies ask for lots of info to book a COVID-19 vaccine. What happens to that data?
April 14, 2021
THE ATLANTIC
The mRNA vaccines are looking better and better
April 13, 2021
USA TODAY
'Don't panic' over Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause, experts say. Chances of blood clot is less than 1 in a million.
April 9, 2021
WKMS
Some Americans want to choose which vaccine they get
April 9, 2021
THE DAILY BRIEFING
All Americans will be eligible for a vaccine by April 19. But when can they actually get vaccinated?
April 7, 2021
AFAR MEDIA
How can I get a vaccine passport?
April 5, 2021
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH
Experts: COVID-19 pandemic should ease, but annual booster shots may be needed
April 3, 2021
POLITIFACT
Social media posts wrongly claim vaccination can happen only during lockdowns
April 2, 2021
WASHINGTON POST
Emergen plan that ruined Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses had prior FDA violations
March 31, 2021
KTVB
Hello Idaho: Overcoming anxiety about the COVID-19 vaccine
March 19, 2021
WASHINGTON POST
More than 4 in 10 health-care workers have not been vaccinated, Post-KFF poll finds
March 18, 2021
FIVETHIRTYEIGHT
Why your doctor was left out of the COVID-19 vaccination plan
March 15, 2021
YAHOO SPORTS
Feeling fatigue or feverish after your COVID-10 vaccine? Here's why the CDC wants to know
March 12, 2021
NPR
Safety concerns spark suspension of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccinations in Denmark
March 11, 2021
USA Today
USA TODAY's panel of experts have different definitions of what the end of the pandemic means. But they agree it's getting closer.
March 10, 2021
MORNING CONSULT
Amid New Guidance for Vaccinated Americans, Many Plan to Keep Masks and Social Distancing
March 9, 2021
USA TODAY
America could before long be swimming in Coronavirus antibody. The move from shortage to excess could bring its own issues.
March 9, 2021
AMA
Logistical pluses of Janssen vaccine & a look at vaccine for kids
March 5, 2021
WASHINGTON POST
Vaccine sign-up in the D.C. region has been a mess. It didn't have to be this way.
March 4, 2021
NPR
Accidentally trashed, thawed or expired: Reports of COVID Vaccine 'spoilage' grow
March 3, 2021
BBC
President Biden said the Defence Production Act had been invoked to mass produce the jabs
March 2, 2021
SILIVE.COM
Do you need a vaccine if you've already had coronavirus?
March 1, 2021
SILIVE.COM
Can you spread coronavirus after being vaccinated?
February 26, 2021
POLITIFACT
Receiving COVID-19 vaccine does not enroll you in a government tracking system or medical experiment
February 26, 2021
TALKING POINTS MEMO
COVID vaccinations spawn battle over when to end distancing
February 25, 2021
KAISER HEALTH NEWS
Calling all vaccinators: Closing the next gap in COVID-19 supply and demand
February 23, 2021
GULF TODAY
A closer look at partnerships in vaccine production
February 23, 2021
CBS NEWS
Biden targets diverse groups with vaccine hesitancy for COVID-19 funds
February 23, 2021
MODERNHEALTHCARE.COM
Calling all vaccinators: Closing the next gap in COVID supply and demand
February 23, 2021
FIVETHIRTYEIGHT
So you got vaccinated…and then you got COVID. Now what?
February 21, 2021
NBC NEWS
Who is giving the Covid vaccines? States scramble to find vaccinators
February 20, 2021
USA TODAY
Don't waste vaccine! After early confusion, experts say it's always better to use leftover shots than toss them
February 19, 2021
PEOPLE
'Why I’m getting vaccinated': A pharmacist whose 'positive, hopeful' manner changed a hesitant patient's mind
February 15, 2021
MPR NEWS
What we've learned about epidemiology and vaccines in combating the pandemic
February 15, 2021
USA TODAY
There's no 'giant national campaign' for COVID-19 vaccine education; experts say there's a better way
February 10, 2021
SALON
Heralded as key to returning to normal, digital "vaccine passport" plans prompt Orwellian concerns
February 9, 2021
POLITIFACT
Can Pfizer and Moderna end the pandemic by sharing their vaccine designs? It's not that simple
February 8, 2021
HEALTHLINE
Think the COVID-19 vaccine isn’t good enough? It may be more effective than the flu shot
February 8, 2021
CNN BUSINESS
Facebook vowed to crack down on Covid-19 vaccine misinformation but misleading posts remain easy to find
February 5, 2021
BECKER HOSPITAL REVIEW
Lessons learned from influenza mass immunization clinics will serve us well as COVID-19 vaccination efforts ramp up
February 5, 2021
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Why the Covid-19 vaccine is more scarce than the flu shot
February 2, 2021
POLITIFACT
100 million COVID-19 shots in 100 days doesn’t get us back to normal
February 2, 2021
PHYSICIAN'S WEEKLY
J&J, Novavax vaccines offer strong protection against COVID-19
February 1, 2021
HEALTHLINE
Why you should take the first COVID-19 vaccine that's available to you
January 29, 2021
THE NEW YORK TIMES
Johnson & Johnson's vaccine offers strong protection but fuels concern about variants
January 29, 2021
NPR
News brief: Novavax vaccine, the GOP's future, Biden's environmental justice plan
January 28, 2021
USA TODAY
'This is fantastic': Mass vaccination clinics to play key role in ending COVID-19 pandemic
January 26, 2021
THE DAILY BRIEFING
Is it time for COVID-19 vaccine passports?
January 25, 2021
BLOOMBERG
Biden administration seeks more doses plus help to inject
January 24, 2021
THE NEW YORK TIMES
How West Virginia became a U.S. leader in vaccine rollout
January 21, 2021
PROPUBLICA
How many vaccine shots go to waste? Several states aren't counting.
January 20, 2021
POLITIFACT
Ask PolitiFact: With vaccine rollout behind schedule, when can we expect life to return to normal?
January 19, 2021
CNN HEALTH
States complain that demand for the Covid-19 vaccine is outpacing supply
January 18, 2021
CNBC
Coronavirus vaccine passports aren’t available yet, but could be an investment for the future
January 18, 2021
USA TODAY
COVID-19 vaccine rollout hasn't worked, but change is coming, vaccine panel predicts
January 17, 2021
SALON
What is a coronavirus vaccine card, and do you need to keep it?
January 13, 2021
CBS NEWS
When will you get the COVID-19 vaccine?
January 11, 2021
MEDSCAPE
Need for speed in vaccines heaps pressure on health teams
January 11, 2021
WASHINGTON POST
Vaccines were a chance to redeem failures in the U.S. coronavirus response. What went wrong?
January 10, 2021
WRCB-TV
The Covid-19 vaccine rollout has been sluggish. Here's how we can speed it up
January 10, 2021
ANCHORAGE DAILY NEWS
'Things came at everybody really fast': Inside the sometimes rocky path of Alaska's COVID-19 vaccine rollout
January 8, 2021
MARKETPLACE
How to speed up vaccine rollout
January 7, 2021
THE ATLANTIC
The next phase of vaccination will be even harder
January 7, 2021
PHYSICIAN'S WEEKLY
COVID-19: anaphylactic reaction to vaccine rare, but higher than expected
January 5, 2021
USA TODAY
COVID-19 vaccine doses have been delivered but are sitting on pharmacy shelves. Longer delays could prolong the pandemic
January 4, 2021
THE FINANCIAL BRAND
Is your financial institution ready for tough COVID vaccine questions?
December 23, 2020
RADIO LAB
A terrible COVID Christmas special
December 30, 2020
USA TODAY
Getting COVID-19 vaccine into the arms of Americans is off to a slow start; why the holdup?
December 30, 2020
BUSINESS INSIDER
In rare cases, COVID-19 survivors can develop psychosis and suicidal thoughts
December 30, 2020
BUSINESS INSIDER
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine may cause temporary swelling for people with facial fillers
December 29, 2020
SCARY MOMMY
Let's chat about the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines
December 28, 2020
MPR NEWS
Answering questions about vaccine purgatory
December 23, 2020
USA TODAY
USA TODAY panel says US has nailed the science behind COVID-19 vaccines, but logistics, trust remain a concern
December 22, 2020
ROLLING STONE
Could venues and airlines require COVID-19 vaccinations for entry?
December 22, 2020
USA TODAY
COVID-19 vaccine plan means some states will lag in getting shots to highest-risk groups
December 21, 2020
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS
Could Texas students eventually be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
December 18, 2020
MIAMI HERALD
Nurse fainted after getting the COVID shot. Here's why that's not surprising, CDC says
December 18, 2020
NPR
Latest on FDA authorization for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine
December 18, 2020
VERYWELL HEALTH
FDA authorizes Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
December 18, 2020
MEDPAGE TODAY
Experts, advocates address COVID vaccine hesitancy
December 17, 2020
INSPIRED TRAVELER
The government looks to pharmacists to increase childhood immunization
December 17, 2020
YAHOO! FINANCE
We need herd immunity' to help us out of pandemic: IAC's Litjen Tan on COVID-19 vaccine roll out
December 16, 2020
THE NEW YORK TIMES
From voter fraud to vaccine lies: misinformation peddlers shift gears
December 15, 2020
MODERNHEALTHCARE.COM
After 110K virus deaths, nursing homes face vaccine fears
December 11, 2020
US NEWS & WORLD REPORT
No vaccine, no school?
December 11, 2020
THE ATLANTIC
The next six months will be vaccine purgatory
December 11, 2020
THE DENVER CHANNEL
How officials will encourage the public to take both COVID-19 vaccine doses
December 11, 2020
USA TODAY
Coronavirus live updates: Trump says first Pfizer vaccines will be administered 'in less than 24 hours'
December 10, 2020
DRUG TOPICS
Understanding the COVID-19 vaccine
December 10, 2020
TPM
We still need an answer to a critical question: do COVID vaccines prevent transmission?
December 10, 2020
GOTHAMIST
How NYC is preparing to roll out COVID-19 vaccines
December 10, 2020
CAPRADIO
California doctors brace for wary patients as COVID-19 vaccine distribution draws near
December 10, 2020
REUTERS
Fact check: Quote about COVID-19 vaccine in care homes taken out of context
December 10, 2020
ABC27
FDA advisory panel votes in favor of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine; US prepares for distribution
December 10, 2020
NBC NEWS
Paper beats app: vaccine verification will likely be proven offline. Here's why.
December 10, 2020
UNITY CONSORTIUM
Debunking the COVID-19 vaccine w/Dr. L.J Tan
December 10, 2020
NEW YORK MAGAZINE
COVID vaccines are on the way in the U.S. what will life look like once they arrive, and what happens if not everyone gets one?
December 9, 2020
REUTERS
Crimped U.S. dry ice supply complicates rural U.S. vaccine release
December 9, 2020
SENIOR PLANET
Vaccine update
December 9, 2020
SCRIPPS NATIONAL NEWS
Public health experts encourage people to get both doses of COVID vaccine
December 9, 2020
VERYWELL HEALTH
Here's how health officials plan to track COVID-19 vaccine recipients
December 9, 2020
KOKI FOX 23
AP-NORC poll: Only half in US want shots as vaccine nears
December 8, 2020
PHARMACY PRACTICE NEWS
Major milestones loom in COVID-19 vaccine approval process
December 7, 2020
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Britain begins first COVID-19 vaccinations, hopes to provide answers to shot's biggest questions
December 7, 2020
NPR
Vaccine approval front offers hope as coronavirus cases surge
December 4, 2020
YAHOO! LIFE
Here's how the COVID-19 vaccines will be tracked and distributed, expert says
December 4, 2020
NBC NEWS
COVID vaccine cards are a reminder for the 2nd shot, not a passport
December 4, 2020
GOTHAMIST
NYC Expects More Than 450K COVID-19 Vaccines This Month
December 4, 2020
GWINNETT DAILY POST
Why vaccinate our most frail? Odd vote out shows the dilemma
December 3, 2020
THE WASHINGTON POST
New California COVID restrictions are coming soon, governor says
December 3, 2020
EDUCATION WEEK
Will a COVID-19 vaccine be mandatory for students?
December 3, 2020
CBS NEWS
Second shot no-shows could undermine COVID-19 vaccination efforts
December 3, 2020
KAISER HEALTH NEWS
Feds look to pharmacists to boost childhood immunization rates
December 2, 2020
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
CVS, Walgreens gear up to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to nursing homes
December 2, 2020
THE WASHINGTON POST
'Absolutely normal': Covid vaccine side effects are no reason to avoid the shots, doctors say
December 2, 2020
NACS ONLINE
CDC advisers recommend health-care workers and nursing home residents get top priority.
December 1, 2020
VOICE OF AMERICA
First COVID-19 vaccines could be administered by year's end
December 1, 2020
LOS ANGELES TIMES
Two vaccines might get emergency approval this month. Here's what you need to know
November 29, 2020
THE WEEK
The vaccine breakthrough
November 29, 2020
WASHINGTON TIMES
Record number of flu vaccines distributed this season
November 29, 2020
CNBC
How the U.S. plans to distribute COVID-19 vaccines
YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQFQwSENai8&t=138s
November 27, 2020
WASHINGTON POST
A shot. A wait. Another shot: Two-dose coronavirus vaccine regimens will make it harder to inoculate America
November 25, 2020
COLORADO SPRINGS INDEPENDENT
Public health measures expected to last through initial vaccine distribution
November 24, 2020
NATIONAL JOURNAL
What health departments need from Congress to distribute COVID vaccines
November 22, 2020
USA TODAY
When could the first COVID-19 vaccines be given in the US?
November 19, 2020
USA TODAY
USA TODAY vaccine panel: 'Best news so far' in COVID-19 fight, but logistical challenges remain
November 18, 2020
THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER
Two COVID-19 vaccines are on the horizon. Can your employer require you to get one?
November 18, 2020
NEWSCIENTIST
What will it take to get a covid-19 vaccine to the world?
November 17, 2020
TAMPA BAY TIMES
What to know about Pfizer and Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine announcements
November 17, 2020
THE WASHINGTON POST
Echoes of a pandemic: experts fear lessons from the 2009 H1N1 vaccine drive are being ignored
November 16, 2020
MASSBIO NEWS
State of Possible podcast — Episode 3: The unprecedented nature of COVID-19 vaccine development & distribution
November 13, 2020
FORBES
Pfizer and Moderna have a head start, but the COVID-19 vaccine market is still up for grabs
November 11, 2020
POLITIFACT
What does Pfizer's COVID-19 announcement mean for you?
November 10, 2020
WPLN NEWS NASHVILLE PUBLIC RADIO
What we've learned about COVID-19
November 10, 2020
CNN
Pfizer's ultra-cold vaccine, a 'very complex' distribution plan and an exploding head emoji
November 10, 2020
USA TODAY
Like watching a train wreck': Experts say America is behind on COVID-19 vaccine messaging, call for honest, straight talk
November 9, 2020
MARKETPLACE
What Biden's COVID task force can do before inauguration
November 9, 2020
NPR
Operation warp speed's logistics chief weighs in on vaccine progress
November 7, 2020
TIME
Biden's real COVID-19 challenge is restoring a nation's trust in science
November 5, 2020
WESTERN MASS NEWS
Trial underway for COVID-19 vaccine for children
October 30, 2020
MEDICAL DAILY
It may be harder to get a flu vaccine this year
October 29, 2020
BELLINGHAM HERALD
Some states want to check safety of COVID-19 vaccine before giving it. Here's why
October 27, 2020
CIDRAP
Flu vaccine demand creates minor regional US shortages
October 22, 2020
USA TODAY
Little-known FDA advisory group holds first meeting about COVID-19 vaccines
October 19, 2020
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
More Colleges Require Flu Shots of Students and Employees
October 19, 2020
HOUSTON PUBLIC MEDIA
Facing many unknowns, states rush to plan distribution of COVID-19 vaccines
October 19, 2020
LEE CLARION ONLINE
Pzifer gets FDA approval for child vaccine trials
October 13, 2020
NPR
Will kids get a COVID-19 vaccine? Pfizer to expand trial to ages 12 and up
October 11, 2020
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July 23, 2020
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July 23, 2020
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July 22, 2020
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July 14, 2020
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June 30, 2020
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June 24, 2020
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June 23, 2020
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June 19, 2020
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June 12, 2020
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June 9, 2020
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June 4, 2020
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June 4, 2020
USA TODAY
A coronavirus vaccine could require you to get two shots. Here's why.
June 2, 2020
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June 1, 2020
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May 26, 2020
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May 26, 2020
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May 25, 2020
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Australia's emerging flu season provides insights to U.S.
May 18, 2020
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May 7, 2020
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May 7, 2020
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May 6, 2020
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May 1, 2020
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April 30, 2020
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April 24, 2020
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April 24, 2020
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April 23, 2020
USA TODAY 
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April 20, 2020
KWTX 
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April 20, 2020
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COVID-19 vaccine race a balance of safety and speed
April 20, 2020
BIOSPACE 
FDA and immunology experts call for flexible trial design for pandemic vaccines
April 20, 2020
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April 18, 2020
NEW YORK TIMES 
Vaccine laws are changing. Here's what you need to know.
April 17, 2020
XCONOMY 
COVID-19 Vax efforts aim to balance speed, efficacy in race to market
March 27, 2020
THE INTERCEPT 
To develop a covid-19 vaccine, pharma and the federal government will have to break old patterns
March 26, 2020
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February 25, 2020
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February 22, 2020
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February 14, 2020
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February 5, 2020
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January 14, 2020
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January 14, 2020
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January 9, 2020
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December 22, 2019
THE WASHINGTON TIMES 
CDC: Flu sickened millions, hospitalized thousands more
November 11, 2015
PR NEWSWIRE
 
Leading medical and public health organizations join the Immunization Action Coalition in urging health care professionals to improve second dose meningococcal meningitis vaccination rates
March 5, 2015
TWIN CITIES PIONEER PRESS
 
Deborah Wexler: Stop the next outbreak before it starts.
September 4, 2012
TWIN CITIES PIONEER PLANET
 
Keeping Minnesota kids healthy: lagging immunization rates and a whooping cough epidemic
October 20, 2011
SHOT OF PREVENTION
 
Celebrating 20 years of saving lives through immunization
September 27, 2010
LETTER TO DEAR ABBY
 
This year flu shots are recommended for everyone
October 14, 2004
LETTER TO DEAR ABBY
 
Flu shots are good protection—and won't give you the flu
September 22, 2004
LETTER TO DEAR ABBY
 
Kids getting flu vaccine may require two shots are good protection— and won't give you the flu
Spring 2003
SABIN VACCINE INSTITUTE
 
Sabin Vaccine Institute salutes Deborah Wexler, MD: Immunization Action Coalition founder turns community outreach into national forum
May 5, 2000
ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS
 
Immunization Coalition gets shot in arm
May 15, 1997
ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS
 
A shot in the arm: Immunization Action Coalition wins prestigious award
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