Top Stories
- “Progress Toward Rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Elimination—Worldwide, 2012–2024” published in MMWR
- Immunize.org updates “Questions and Answers” resources on diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis
- Immunize.org updates its “Notification of Immunization Letter Template”
- Unity Consortium offers social media materials and other resources encouraging back-to-school vaccination
- Washington State launches measles campaign with toolkit for healthcare providers and bilingual resources for the public
- Measles 2026: 2,318 confirmed measles cases in 43 states and DC; Delaware added to 2026 list
- “Do Any Adults Need ‘Booster’ Doses of MMR Vaccine to Prevent Measles?” New 2-minute video joins the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
Featured Resources
- Recap: CDC publishes 2026 update to its Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit
- August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Use Voices for Vaccines’ resources to share positive messages with your patients.
- Teaching children and teens about vaccination: reliable resources on how vaccines work and what immunity gives society
- Browse the Immunize.org shop for clinic resources, shirts, and pins to show your support for vaccination
Upcoming Events
- Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our Official Guidance: States web section on August 12 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or August 13 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
- Virtual: North Dakota State University Center for Immunization Research and Education hosts webinar titled “The Latest Updates on Human Papillomavirus or HPV Vaccination in the United States” on August 24 at 1:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered