Top Stories
- Immunize.org pediatric standing orders template updates
- February is American Heart Month; certain vaccines are especially important for people with heart disease
- HepB birth dose policies protect babies. Immunize.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll recognizes 594 institutions, including one new honoree.
- Measles 2026: 733 confirmed cases in 20 states since January 1; South Carolina outbreak growing
- Influenza and RSV activity remains elevated nationwide; low immunization rates leave infants and adults vulnerable
- February is Black History Month; Immunize.org celebrates the contributions of Black Americans in vaccinology
- “What Should Be Done If an Infant Is Given an Adult RSV Vaccine?” See this 2-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
Featured Resources
- Recap: American Academy of Pediatrics releases its 2026 Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule, endorsed by 12 other medical, nursing, and pharmacy organizations
- We the People Vax makes Presidents’ Day campaign materials available for download
- NFID podcast episode explores rebuilding trust and communicating science in an age of misinformation
- CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center offers recording of film, Forgetting to Remember: Lessons from a Vaccine Lost
- Updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
- Help Immunize.org reach more vaccinators through your social media networks. Follow us and share our posts on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!
Upcoming Events
- Today: Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our new web section: Official Guidance: Healthcare Professional Organization Schedules on February 11 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or February 12 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions are archived.
- Virtual: North Dakota State University Center for Immunization Research and Education hosts webinar titled “Supporting Vaccine Decisions Through Shared Clinical Decision-Making” on February 24 at 1:00 p.m. (ET)
- Virtual: February 25–27 ACIP meeting anticipated