Top Stories
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies issue statement on continued coverage for ACIP-recommended vaccines through 2027
- As influenza and COVID-19 wane, late RSV activity continues in parts of United States; most jurisdictions advise continuing RSV preventive antibody products for infants
- Measles 2026: 1,714 confirmed cases in first 4 months; Utah outbreak with 583 cases this year and climbing
- “Why Is It Important to Vaccinate Babies Against Rotavirus?” See this 1-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
Notable Publications
- “Pediatric Vaccine Effectiveness Against Influenza Hospitalization and Outpatient Visits: 2021–2024” published in Pediatrics
- “The Impact of a Pneumococcal Vaccination on Disease Activity in Children and Adolescents with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A 2-Year Prospective Study” published in Expert Review of Vaccines
Upcoming Events
- Virtual: NFID hosts webinar titled “Addressing the Resurgence of Measles” on April 21 at 12:30 p.m. (ET); CME credit offered
- Virtual: North Dakota State University Center for Immunization Research and Education hosts webinar titled “Who Decides the Vaccine Schedule, How Did We Get Here, and Where Are We Going?” on April 28 at 1:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
- Virtual: NFID hosts webinar titled “Closing the Gap: Strategies for Increasing HPV Vaccination Rates” on April 29 at 2:00 p.m. (ET); CME credit offered
- Virtual: Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our News & Updates web content on May 13 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or May 14 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.