- Q: What’s new about 2026–27 season influenza vaccines and recommendations?
- Q: Where can I obtain seasonal influenza vaccine recommendations and clinical guidance for the 2026–27 season?
- Q: What is mFlusiva influenza vaccine, how well does it work, and who is it recommended for?
- Q: For which vaccines is an egg allergy a contraindication?
- Q: When administering influenza vaccine, is giving patients a vaccine information statement (VIS) mandatory or is it only “recommended”?
- Q: Can the new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) one-page immunization fact sheets for families be used instead of a VIS?
- Q: What are the 2026–27 season recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination from the major medical societies and how do they compare to CDC’s recommendations in 2025–26?
- Q: How long do I need to wait after giving a dose of a 2025–2026 Formula COVID-19 vaccine before I can administer a dose of the 2026–2027 Formula COVID-19 vaccine?
- Q: Which children age 8 through 19 months should receive a dose of RSV preventive antibody (nirsevimab) entering their second RSV season, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics?
- Q: Should an infant who received a birth dose of nirsevimab at the end of the RSV season in late March get another dose of nirsevimab or clesrovimab in October since they are still younger than 8 months of age?
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Issue 1894: September 23, 2026
- World Rabies Day is September 28. Refresh your knowledge of human rabies prevention.
- Measles 2026: Johns Hopkins University reports 3,568 confirmed measles cases in 45 states and DC; four have died in Pennsylvania measles outbreaks
- What does not vaccinating cost us? Try Emory University’s VaxImpactMap.org, an interactive tool showing health and economic costs of declining childhood vaccination.
- Immunize.org’s Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for healthcare worker vaccination requirements welcomes a new facility
- “Addressing Vaccination Anxiety for Children: Strategies for Vaccine Recipients and Caregivers”: watch the 3-minute video, part of the Improving the Vaccination Experience Video Series on YouTube
- Vaccines in the news
- Spotlight on the website: Getting Started: Vaccines and the Diseases They Prevent
- Recap: Immunize.org posts adult influenza standing orders template and other resources in its 2026–27 suite of influenza vaccination resources
- Recap: Immunize.org posts all RSV immunization standing orders templates, incorporating relevant medical society guidance for the 2026–27 season
- American Academy of Pediatrics publishes timely new resource explaining the difference between “died with” and “died of”
- American Academy of Pediatrics summarizes its resources for the 2026–27 respiratory virus season
- Immunize.org’s elegant “Vaccination Saves Lives” blue enamel pins make wonderful holiday gifts or workplace recognitions
Issue 1893: September 16, 2026
- Immunize.org posts adult influenza standing orders template and other resources in its 2026–27 suite of influenza vaccination resources
- Immunize.org posts all RSV immunization standing orders templates, incorporating relevant medical society guidance for the 2026–27 season
- CDC updates mpox vaccine guidance with new data on traveler risk, booster doses, clinical considerations, and durability of immunity
- CDC issues Health Alert Network (HAN) advisory on recent increase in reported human exposures to rabid or possibly rabid animals and errors in use of post-exposure prophylaxis
- Measles 2026: 3,387 measles cases reported by U.S. Measles Tracker; new congenital measles resources available
- Happy Independence Day to Mexico, September 16! Here’s an orientation to vaccination information and advocacy in Mexico.
- National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15; Immunize.org’s Spanish language resources support your Spanish-speaking patients
- “What Is the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program and Who Is Eligible?” New in the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
- Spotlight on the website: Getting Started for the New Vaccinator
- Recap: Immunize.org posts 17 updated translations of its routine screening checklists for contraindications to vaccines for children and teens and for adults
- Recap: VaccineInformation.org’s Where to Get Vaccinated web page links to locations offering respiratory virus vaccines, other routine vaccines, and travel vaccines
- American Pharmacists Association and partners offer “Vaccine Communication Playbook for Pharmacies” to support vaccine conversations
- Vaccinate Your Family launches minicourse titled “Pertussis (Whooping Cough): Protecting the Most Vulnerable”
- American Academy of Pediatrics’ interactive map lets users compare immunization rates state by state
- Medscape offers educational activity on viral hepatitis; CE credit offered
- From the Immunize.org shop! Laminated VIS QR code tables deliver CDC VISs directly to your patients’ smartphones (Spanish translation available).
- Virtual: Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our affiliated websites on September 16 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or September 17 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
- Virtual: NFID hosts webinar titled “Preparing for Respiratory Season: 2026–2027 Immunization Updates” on September 30 at 2:00 p.m. (ET); CME credit offered
Issue 1892: September 9, 2026
- Major medical societies release 2026–27 season immunization recommendations for influenza, COVID-19, and RSV
- CDC publishes interim clinical considerations for use of 2026–27 influenza vaccines in the United States
- “Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 13–17 Years—National Immunization Survey–Teen, United States, 2025” published in MMWR
- Immunize.org updates its resource on administration of injectable and intranasal influenza vaccines
- Immunize.org posts 17 updated translations of its routine screening checklists for contraindications to vaccines for children and teens and for adults
- VaccineInformation.org’s Where to Get Vaccinated web page links to locations offering respiratory virus vaccines, other routine vaccines, and travel vaccines
- “If 2 Live Virus Vaccines Are Given on Different Days, Less Than 4 Weeks Apart, What Should Be Done?” New in the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Measles 2026: 3,134 confirmed cases; cases accelerate in Pennsylvania
- Vaccines in the news
- American Academy of Pediatrics offers archived webinar, “The Mother Tested Negative for Hepatitis B Virus—So Why Does the Newborn Still Need the Vaccine at Birth?”
- American Academy of Pediatrics offers fact sheets for families on vaccine-preventable diseases to supplement VISs
- Visit Immunize.org’s web section, Getting Started: For the New Vaccinator, with curated content organized for those new to vaccination practice
- Immunize.org lifetime immunization record cards available for patient-held records
- JAMA publishes three new evidence reviews on influenza, COVID-19, and RSV vaccine effectiveness and safety used to support medical society recommendations
- “Recombinant Shingles Vaccination and the Risk of Cardiovascular Events” published in Nature Medicine shows decrease in cardiovascular events after recombinant vaccine
- Virtual: American Academy of Pediatrics hosts webinar titled “AAP Red Book Hot Topics Live Webinar—Preparing for 2026–27 Respiratory Virus Season” on September 15 at 7:00 p.m. (ET); free CME credit offered
- Virtual: North Dakota State University Center for Immunization Research and Education hosts webinar titled “Ready for Respiratory Virus Season? Pediatric Vaccine Updates for 2026–2027” on September 15 at 1:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
- Virtual: Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our affiliated websites on September 16 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or September 17 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
- Virtual: Association of Immunization Managers offers webinar titled “The Science of Vaccine Communication: Research to Practice” on September 18 at 12:00 p.m. (ET)
Issue 1891: September 2, 2026
- Immunize.org updates more of its 2026–27 suite of influenza vaccination resources
- FDA licenses updated COVID-19 vaccines; healthcare professional organization recommendations anticipated September 2
- Immunize.org reviews and updates Ask the Experts web section on varicella vaccination
- Immunize.org updates popular handout, “Tips for Locating Old Immunization Records”
- Measles 2026: two measles-associated deaths reported by Pennsylvania; MMWR describes measles transmission trends
- “Introducing VaccineInformation.org”: the new 4-minute video, part of the Orientation Video Series on YouTube
- Vaccines in the news
- Summary: these updated Immunize.org materials were released during July and August
- Recap: Immunize.org and Association of Immunization Managers update “Communicating the Benefits of Influenza Vaccination” for the 2026–27 season
- Recap: Immunize.org reviews and updates Ask the Experts web section on measles, mumps, rubella, and MMR vaccination
- Preparing for influenza season? Need VIS translations? Download and print Immunize.org’s free QR code table that links directly to all injectable influenza VIS translations
- From the Immunize.org shop! Laminated VIS QR code tables deliver CDC VISs directly to your patients’ smartphones (Spanish translation available).
- Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
- Recap: Most states resume offering RSV vaccination during pregnancy weeks 32 through 36 on September 1 and prepare to resume immunization of eligible infants and toddlers with RSV preventive antibodies by October
- “HPV Vaccination and Risk of Head and Neck Cancers: A Large Real-World Cohort Study” published in International Journal of Infectious Diseases
- “Heterogeneity Among the Vaccine Hesitant: A Secondary Analysis of the National CEAL Common Survey Data” published in Vaccine
- “Cardiac outcomes following SARS-CoV-2 infection versus BNT162b2 vaccination in adolescents and young adults: a cohort study of 4 million individuals” published in Vaccine
Issue 1890: August 26, 2026
- Immunize.org and Association of Immunization Managers update “Communicating the Benefits of Influenza Vaccination” for the 2026–27 season
- Vaccine exemptions among U.S. kindergartners reach record high in 2025–26 school year; coverage drops in most states
- Immunize.org reviews and updates Ask the Experts web section on measles, mumps, rubella, and MMR vaccination
- Most states resume offering RSV vaccination during pregnancy weeks 32 through 36 on September 1 and prepare to resume immunization of eligible infants and toddlers with RSV preventive antibodies by October
- “Monkeypox Virus Surveillance—United States, 2024–2025” published in MMWR
- Measles 2026: 2,777 confirmed measles cases in 45 states and DC; national public health and medical costs estimated at $58,000 per case in 2025
- Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
- Vaccines in the news
- Spotlight on the website: External Resources
- Recap: Immunize.org issues statement on August 10 Presidential Order on childhood immunization
- Recap: Immunize.org updates 2026–27 season “Standing Orders for Administering Influenza Vaccine to Children and Teens” based on American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations
- Recap: Immunize.org posts popular 1-page reference, “Influenza Vaccine Products for the 2026–2027 Influenza Season”
- Recap: Immunize.org updates 1-page reference “Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size” and the version focused on vaccines for adults
- Johns Hopkins University and state health officials launch U.S. disease tracker with interactive display of state and county-level vaccine-preventable disease data
- CDC updates HPV, influenza, and laboratory support chapters of its Manual for the Surveillance of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
- National Immunization Awareness Month concludes August 31; revisit these featured campaigns and keep promoting vaccination year-round
- From the Immunize.org shop! Laminated VIS QR code tables deliver CDC VISs directly to your patients’ smartphones (Spanish translation available).
- Immunize.org’s elegant “Vaccination Saves Lives” blue enamel pins make wonderful holiday gifts or workplace recognitions
- “Serologic Immunity to Hepatitis A and B in U.S. Adults and High-Risk Populations” published in JAMA Internal Medicine
- “A national programme of bivalent prefusion F vaccination in pregnancy and protection against respiratory syncytial virus hospitalisation in infants until age 6 months in the UK: a multicentre, prospective, test-negative, case–control study” published in Lancet Child and Adolescent Health
- “First- and Second-Year Outcomes After Nirsevimab Immunization” published in JAMA Pediatrics
- Today! Virtual: Hepatitis B Foundation hosts webinar titled “Understanding the HepB Birth Dose’s Impact on Series Completion Amid Declining Infant HepB Vaccination Rates” on August 26 at 3:00 p.m. (ET).
- Virtual: Decera Clinical Education offers webinar titled “Ahead of the Curve: Purposeful Solutions to Power Up Influenza Vaccine Uptake” on September 8 at 2:15 p.m. (ET); free CE credit offered
- Virtual: Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our affiliated websites for healthcare personnel on September 16 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or September 17 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
Issue 1889: August 25, 2026
- Q: What is the current situation with measles, mumps, and rubella in the United States?
- Q: What should our clinic do if we suspect a patient has measles?
- Q: How long does it take to show signs of measles, mumps, and rubella after being exposed?
- Q: What is considered acceptable evidence of immunity to measles?
- Q: If there is a measles outbreak in my area, can we vaccinate children younger than 12 months?
- Q: How does being born before 1957 confer immunity to measles?
- Q: Why is a second dose of MMR necessary for children and others at increased risk?
- Q: A patient planning for pregnancy has documentation of two age-appropriate doses of MMR vaccine but has a negative rubella titer. Should we revaccinate her?
- Q: We have measles cases in our community. How can I best protect the young children in my practice?
- Q: Does the 4-day "grace period" apply to the minimum age for administration of the first dose of MMR? What about the 28-day minimum interval between doses of MMR?
- Q: If a 5-year-old child has never received any doses of MMR or varicella vaccine and now the parents want him to catch up with the combination vaccine MMRV, what is the spacing requirement between the two doses?
- Q: What is the recommendation for MMR vaccine for healthcare personnel?
- Q: A few parents are asking that their children receive separate components of the MMR vaccine because they fear MMR may be linked to autism. What should I do?
- Q: [Video] Do Any Adults Who Were Vaccinated or Who Had Measles in Childhood Need “Booster” Doses of MMR Vaccine to Prevent Measles Now?
Issue 1888: August 19, 2026
- Immunize.org issues statement on August 10 Presidential Order on childhood immunization
- American Academy of Pediatrics publishes recommendations for prevention and control of influenza in children for the 2026–27 season
- Immunize.org updates 2026–27 season “Standing Orders for Administering Influenza Vaccine to Children and Teens” based on American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations
- Immunize.org posts popular 1-page reference, “Influenza Vaccine Products for the 2026–2027 Influenza Season”
- Immunize.org updates 1-page reference “Administering Vaccines: Dose, Route, Site, and Needle Size” and the version focused on vaccines for adults
- Measles 2026: 2,566 confirmed measles cases in 45 states and DC
- Immunize.org’s Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for healthcare worker vaccination requirements welcomes a new facility
- “What is Meant by ‘Simultaneous’ Vaccination When Giving Live Vaccines?” New in the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
- Immunize Kansas Coalition releases new RSV education modules and supporting resources
- It’s National Immunization Awareness Month! Use AIRA’s toolkit to promote the importance of immunization and immunization registries.
- CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center launches new on-the-go resources in English and Spanish
- Public Health Communications Collaborative offers “Understanding the Childhood Immunization Schedule” resource for families, with ready-to-post graphics
- Mount Sinai Parenting Center and Lantern offer texted weekly parenting tips, including vaccination, to healthcare providers
- Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
- Virtual: NFID hosts webinar titled “Back to School: Childhood and Adolescent Immunization” on August 25 at 2:00 p.m. (ET); CME credit offered
- Virtual: Families USA, Vaccinate Your Family, Infectious Disease Prevention Network, and Southern Alliance for Public Health Leadership host webinar titled “Boosting Vaccine Access: Tools and Strategies for Advocates” on August 26 at 3:00 p.m. (ET)
Issue 1887: August 12, 2026
- Immunize.org updates its patient handout, “Vaccinations Needed During Pregnancy”
- FDA licenses mRNA influenza vaccine (mFlusiva, Moderna)
- 2026 e-book edition of The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, a.k.a. “The Purple Book,” by Gary Marshall, available free to download or to purchase hard copy
- Measles 2026: 2,465 confirmed measles cases in 45 states and DC; cost of 2025 measles response for 100 confirmed cases in New Mexico estimated at $5.4 million
- HepB birth dose policies protect babies. Immunize.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll recognizes 597 institutions, including three new honorees.
- “Should a Newborn Who Got an RSV Antibody in April Get Another at the Start of the Next Season?” New in the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
- It’s National Immunization Awareness Month! Use Immunize Kansas Coalition’s resources to share positive messages about childhood vaccination.
- NFID releases podcast with Kathleen Neuzil, MD, MPH, director of polio eradication efforts at the Gates Foundation
- 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
- “Association Between First MMR Vaccination Before Age 2 Years and Childhood Autism in a U.S. EHR Cohort of 2.5 Million Children” published in Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
- “Economic Impact of the 2025 New Mexico Measles Outbreak: Highlighting the Cost of Efforts to Prevent Future Outbreaks” published in Annals of Internal Medicine
- “Symptoms Associated with Respiratory Pathogens in Young Children: 2019–2025” published in Pediatrics
Issue 1886: August 5, 2026
- New York Times publishes interactive summary of all vaccine-related bills introduced in 2026 state legislative sessions and outcomes
- Get new vaccinators in your clinic off to a great start! Access the staff training resources curated by Immunize.org.
- Vaccinate Your Family kicks off a year of celebration of its 35th anniversary, honoring late cofounders Rosalynn Carter and Betty Bumpers
- Measles 2026: 2,371 confirmed measles cases in 44 states and DC; Pennsylvania reports 31 cases in recent week
- “Which Infants Need RSV Protection in Their First RSV Season? How Well Does It Work?” New in the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
- American Pharmacists Association launches toolkit to help approach vaccine conversations with empathy, respect, and cultural awareness
- August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Use Voices for Vaccines’ resources to share positive messages with your patients.
- Find vaccine resources and show your support for immunization in the Immunize.org shop!
- Back to school! Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations.
- 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: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia hosts Current Issues in Vaccines webinar titled “Who Can We Trust for Vaccine Information?” on September 9 at 12:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
Issue 1885: July 29, 2026
- “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
- 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
- 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
Issue 1884: July 22, 2026
- Immunize.org publishes 2026 annual data and maps of state immunization requirements and exemption policies for childcare and school; 2025 archived
- CDC publishes 2026 update to its Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit
- Immunize.org updates “Key Vaccination Resources for Healthcare Professionals”
- Measles 2026: 2,260 confirmed measles cases in 42 states and DC; MMWR describes wastewater-based surveillance
- “Healthcare Professional Organization Recs and Schedules” (mobile view): the new 3-minute video, part of the Orientation Video Series for Smartphones on YouTube
- Vaccines in the news
- Vaccinate Your Family launches new 2026 back-to-school routine immunization campaign; also available in Spanish
- National Immunization Awareness Month starts August 1. Promote protection with Voices for Vaccines’ resources.
- Association of Immunization Managers publishes important resources to help administrators plan to implement new vaccine recommendations
- Reminder: Summit Adult Vaccine Recommendations Review (SAVRR) Council advises following 2025–26 seasonal respiratory virus vaccine recommendations until medical societies publish 2026–27 recommendations
Issue 1883: July 15, 2026
- “Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Against Pediatric Death in the United States: 2016–2025” published in Pediatrics
- New screening checklists for contraindications and precautions that encompass travel vaccines undergoing additional review
- Immunize.org updates “Don’t Be Guilty of These Preventable Errors in Vaccine Administration!” to clarify interchangeability of selected Merck diluents
- “Norovirus, COVID-19, and Influenza Outbreaks Among Residents and Staff Members at the Eaton Wildfire Evacuation Shelter—Pasadena, California, January–February 2025” published in MMWR
- Measles 2026: 2,231 confirmed measles cases in 40 states and DC; case count approaching 2025 total
- “When to Start Influenza Vaccination Each Fall?” See this 3-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
Issue 1882: July 8, 2026
- New! Immunize.org launches new section of website, Getting Started: For the New Vaccinator, with curated content organized for those new to vaccination practice.
- Use Voices for Vaccines’ resources for National Immunization Awareness Month this August
- HHS announces end of COVID-19-related EUAs for certain drugs in 2027; COVID-19 vaccines unaffected
- Measles 2026: 2,170 confirmed measles cases in 39 states and DC; Virginia expands measles outbreak area
- IZ Express keeps readers up to date on evidence-based vaccine information; help us increase our subscribers
- Vaccines in the news
- NFID releases podcast on building trust in an era of misinformation, social media, and artificial intelligence
- Needle anxiety is common at any age. Use Immunize.org’s clinical resources to offer a positive vaccination experience.
- 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
- “Fatal Rabies in a Child,” published in Canadian Medical Association Journal
- “Adverse Events After Same-Day COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccination Versus Influenza Vaccination Alone: A Target Trial Emulation” published in Annals of Internal Medicine reports no increase in adverse-event risk with coadministration
- KFF publishes opinion poll results on health information and trust, with update on common vaccine myths
- “Safety and Efficacy of mRNA Vaccines: A Mechanistic and Public Health Perspective” published in Lancet
- Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our VaccineInformation.org and LetsGetRealAboutVaccines.org websites on July 8 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or July 9 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
- Virtual: Decera Clinical Education offers two webinars in July on vaccine confidence and on influenza vaccine uptake; free CE credit offered
Issue 1881: July 1, 2026
- New! Immunize.org releases two screening checklists for vaccine contraindications and precautions that include travel vaccines; existing routine vaccine screening checklists also updated.
- “Interim Estimated Effectiveness of 2025–2026 COVID-19 Vaccines in Adults Using a Test-Negative Design” published in JAMA Network Open
- Measles 2026: 2,134 confirmed measles cases in 39 states and DC; Utah marks first anniversary of start of its ongoing measles outbreak
- Vaccines in the news
- Recap: 4th of July We the People Vax campaign is available for download
- From the Immunize.org shop! Laminated VIS QR code tables deliver CDC VISs directly to your patients’ smartphones (Spanish translation available).
- Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
- Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our VaccineInformation.org and LetsGetRealAboutVaccines.org websites on July 8 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or July 9 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
- Virtual: North Dakota State University Center for Immunization Research and Education hosts webinar titled “What’s in Vaccines? The Purpose, Safety, and Science Behind Their Ingredients” on July 16 at 1:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
- Virtual: Voices for Vaccines announces three webinars in its 5-part Vaccine Advocates training series; register today
Issue 1880: June 24, 2026
- FDA expands indication for 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV21, Capvaxive, Merck) to include children at increased risk; FDA advisory panel supports FDA licensure of mRNA influenza vaccine (mFlusiva, Moderna)
- Measles 2026: 2,104 confirmed measles cases in 39 states and DC; MMWR describes public health response to measles outbreak in Texas
- AAP announces plan to release guidance on 2026–27 respiratory virus vaccinations, HPV vaccination, and the 2027 immunization schedule
- Canada Day is July 1! Here’s a summary of vaccination information and advocacy in Canada.
- 4th of July We the People Vax campaign is available for download
- “Introducing VaccineInformation.org (mobile view)”: the new 4-minute video, part of the Orientation Video Series for Smartphones on YouTube
- Vaccines in the news
- Mt. Sinai Parenting Center and Lantern launch text messaging channel for healthcare providers with tips for raising healthy children, including vaccination; sign up for free weekly updates
- Recap: ACOG releases 2026 Maternal Immunization Schedule, endorsed by 13 medical, nursing, and pharmacy organizations
- Recap: Summit Adult Vaccine Recommendations Review (SAVRR) Council advises continuing to follow current seasonal respiratory virus vaccine recommendations until 2026–27 recommendations are published by medical societies
- Immunize.org’s elegant “Vaccination Saves Lives” blue enamel pins make wonderful workplace recognitions
- Michigan State University publishes “State of CDC Workforce: Changes at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and CDC’s Ability to Protect the Public’s Health”
- “2024–2025 COVID-19 Vaccine and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events Among US Veterans” published in JAMA Internal Medicine
- “Parental Decline of Newborn Vitamin K and Hepatitis B Vaccine Administration by Newborn Sex” published in Pediatrics
- Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion of the VaccineInformation.org and LetsGetRealAboutVaccines.org websites on July 8 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or July 9 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
- Virtual: AIM hosts webinar titled “Adults Need Vaccines Too: Strategies to Support and Improve Adult Vaccination Efforts Through Addressing Medicaid and Medicare Challenges” on July 14 at 1:00 p.m. (ET)
Issue 1879: June 17, 2026
- ACOG releases 2026 Maternal Immunization Schedule, endorsed by 13 medical, nursing, and pharmacy organizations
- Summit Adult Vaccine Recommendations Review (SAVRR) Council advises continuing to follow current seasonal respiratory virus vaccine recommendations until 2026–27 recommendations are published by medical societies
- Immunize.org updates “Questions and Answers” resource on zoster
- Immunize.org updates "Protect Yourself from Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B . . . A Guide for Gay and Bisexual Men"
- Measles 2026: 2,073 confirmed measles cases in 39 states, with new hot spot in Virginia; World Cup poses opportunity for measles spread
- “Introducing Travel Vaccine Information (mobile view)": the new 3-minute video, part of the Orientation Video Series for Smartphones on YouTube
- Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
- Vaccines in the news
- “One Year In: Public Views of a Changing Public Health Landscape” published by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the de Beaumont Foundation
- “Rotavirus Vaccine Coverage and Potential Barriers Among US Children Born From 2007 to 2024” published in Pediatrics
- “Birth Order and Infant Health: Evidence from Maternal Immunisation in New Zealand” published in Social Science and Medicine
Issue 1878: June 10, 2026
- Immunize.org updates “Vaccines with Diluents: How to Use Them”
- Father’s Day is June 21; thanks to dads who set a great example by getting themselves and their families vaccinated!
- Measles 2026: 2,030 confirmed measles cases in 39 states; MMWR describes a spring 2025 childcare facility measles outbreak in Lubbock, Texas
- HepB birth dose policies protect babies. Immunize.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll recognizes 594 institutions, including two renewing honorees.
- Vaccines in the news
- Needle anxiety is common at any age. Use Immunize.org’s clinical resources to offer a positive vaccination experience.
- 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
- Virtual: Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our Vaccine Confidence & Addressing Concerns web content on June 10 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or June 11 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
- Virtual: NFID will host the 2026 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research on June 15–17 as a no cost, online event. Register now! CME credit offered.
- Virtual: North Dakota State University Center for Immunization Research and Education hosts webinar titled “School Immunization Requirements: Evidence, Policy, and Communication in a Shifting Landscape” on June 17 at 1:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
- Virtual: NFID hosts webinar titled “Strategies for Protecting Patients Before Travel” on June 24 at 2:00 p.m. (ET); CME credit offered
Issue 1877: June 3, 2026
- AHIP member insurance plans commit to continue first-dollar vaccine coverage through 2027
- HPV vaccination: 20 years of cancer prevention in the United States
- Measles 2026: 1,983 confirmed measles cases in 39 states; MMWR reports characteristics of hospitalized cases in the 2025 West Texas outbreak
- Floods, hurricanes, tornadoes: practice your vaccine storage emergency plan now, before you need it
- “Introducing LetsGetRealAboutVaccines.org (mobile view)”: the new 4-minute video, part of the Orientation Video Series for Smartphones on YouTube
- Vaccines in the news
- Spotlight on the website: “Translations” web page
- Recap: Immunize.org updates “How to Administer Intranasal and Oral Vaccinations” to remove lyophilized Rotarix (GSK) presentation
- Recap: Immunize.org updates “Standing Orders for Administering Rotavirus Vaccine to Infants” to remove lyophilized Rotarix (GSK) presentation
- Summary: Immunize.org resources released in April and May
- Virtual: Summit Adult Vaccine Recommendations Review (SAVRR) Council hosts public meeting on June 9 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) to describe the Council, its purpose, and procedures that guide its work
- Virtual: Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our Vaccine Confidence & Addressing Concerns web content on June 10 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or June 11 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
Issue 1876: June 2, 2026
- Laminated VIS QR code tables deliver CDC VISs directly to your patients’ smartphone (Spanish translation available)
- Immunize.org lifetime immunization record cards available for patient-held records
- Immunize.org’s elegant “Vaccination Saves Lives” blue enamel pins make wonderful workplace recognitions
- Vaccine champions will love Immunize.org’s “Save Lives. Immunize.” T-shirts
- Your practice can benefit from this award-winning vaccination techniques training video!
Issue 1875: May 27, 2026
- Immunize.org updates “How to Administer Intranasal and Oral Vaccinations” to remove lyophilized Rotarix (GSK) presentation
- Immunize.org updates “Standing Orders for Administering Rotavirus Vaccine” to Infants to remove lyophilized Rotarix (GSK) presentation
- Measles 2026: 1,952 confirmed measles cases in 39 states so far this year
- FDA updates selected vaccine labeling to include “protect from light” language; recommended storage practices unchanged
- Looking for our online travel vaccine content? Watch our 3-minute Orientation Video Series: “Introducing Travel Vaccine Information”
- Vaccines in the news
- “Childhood Vaccine Hesitancy” published in New England Journal of Medicine
- “Clusters of Concern—Spatial Link Between Childhood Undervaccination and Measles Outbreaks in South Carolina” published in New England Journal of Medicine
- “Federal Vaccine Injury Compensation Programs: Overview and Current Issues” published online by KFF
- “SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Before and During Pregnancy and Prevention of Infant COVID-19 Infection” published in Pediatrics
- “Clinician Perceptions of the Impact of Switching HPV Vaccine Initiation to 9–10 Years” published in Pediatrics
- Virtual: Summit Adult Vaccine Recommendations Review (SAVRR) Council hosts public meeting on June 9 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) to describe the Council, its purpose, and procedures that guide its work
- Virtual: Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our Vaccine Confidence & Addressing Concerns web content on June 10 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or June 11 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
Issue 1874: May 20, 2026
- Virtual Meeting: Summit Adult Vaccine Recommendations Review (SAVRR) Council hosts first 1-hour open webinar June 9 at 2:00 p.m. (ET) to share its purpose in supporting affordable access and use of vaccinations recommended by healthcare professional organizations
- Vaccine Integrity Project releases results of literature review supporting the safety and effectiveness of Tdap vaccination during pregnancy
- Yale School of Public Health launches web page offering information sheets about vaccines needed during pregnancy
- “Increase in Travel-Associated and Locally Acquired Dengue Cases—United States, 2024” published in MMWR
- Measles 2026: 1,893 confirmed cases this year; Utah outbreak continues
- Measles summit meeting of 15 organizations identifies needs to help healthcare professionals address ongoing outbreaks
- Vaccines in the news
- Medscape offers educational activity on viral hepatitis; CE credit offered
- CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center launches short film, Pennsylvania: At the Forefront in the Prevention of Infectious Diseases, to celebrate America250
- From the Immunize.org shop! Laminated VIS QR code tables deliver CDC VISs directly to your patients’ smartphone (Spanish translation available).
- “Effectiveness of Nirsevimab Immunisation After Birth Versus RSVpreF Maternal Vaccination in Preventing RSV-Related Hospitalisations in Infants: A Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study” published in Lancet
- “Intramuscular Immunoglobulin for Measles Postexposure Prophylaxis” published in NEJM Evidence
- “State-Level Differences in Human Papillomavirus Vaccine Uptake Among 13- to 17-Year-Old Adolescents” published in JAMA Pediatrics
- Virtual: North Dakota State University Center for Immunization Research and Education hosts webinar titled “2026 US Measles Outbreak: How Did We Get Here and How Do We Get Out of This?” on May 20 at 1:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
- Virtual: Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our Vaccine Confidence & Addressing Concerns web content on June 10 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or June 11 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
Issue 1873: May 13, 2026
- Vaccine Integrity Project releases meta-analysis on the safety and effectiveness of HPV vaccine to support recommendation considerations
- Immunize.org reviews and updates “Ask the Experts: Vaccine Safety” questions and answers section
- Minnesota Department of Health offers three new American Sign Language videos on hepatitis B, measles, and pertussis
- Measles 2026: 1,842 confirmed measles cases so far this year; District of Columbia joins jurisdictions with cases in 2026
- Vaccines in the news
- Use Immunize Kansas Coalition’s HepB birth dose campaign during Hepatitis Awareness Month
- From the Immunize.org shop! Laminated VIS QR code tables deliver CDC VISs directly to your patients’ smartphone (Spanish translation version also available).
- Help Immunize.org reach more vaccinators through your social media networks. Follow us and share our posts on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!
- Needle anxiety is common at any age. Use Immunize.org’s clinical resources to offer a positive vaccination experience.
- Immunize.org lifetime immunization record cards available for patient-held records
- “Adjuvanted vs High-Dose Influenza Vaccines in Older US Adults” published in JAMA Network: Open
- “Post-Licensure Safety of Nirsevimab from the Canadian National Vaccine Safety (CANVAS) Network” published in Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
- “Serologic Evidence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infection in a Veterinary Professional Exposed to an Infected Domestic Cat—Los Angeles County, California, December 2024–January 2025” published in MMWR
- “Fatal Human Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N5) in a Backyard Flock Owner—Washington, November 2025” published in MMWR
Issue 1872: May 6, 2026
- National Nurses Week is May 6–12 and School Nurse Day is May 6. Thanks to all the nurses who play a critical role in promoting and providing vaccinations!
- Immunize.org updates “Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools”
- Mother’s Day is May 10; thanks to moms who keep us safe and healthy
- Measles 2026: 1,814 confirmed measles cases so far this year; South Carolina’s large measles outbreak officially ended April 26
- “Healthcare Professional Organization Schedules and Recommendations”: watch and share the new 3-minute video, part of the Orientation Video Series on YouTube
- “The extraordinary ability to influence things from the extreme micro to the extreme macro”: Immunize.org remembers global influenza public health leader, Nancy J. Cox, PhD
- Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
- Vaccines in the news
- Spotlight on the website: “Vaccine Safety” and “Vaccine Science” at LetsGetRealAboutVaccines.org
- Recap: Immunize.org and the Autism Science Foundation update “Evidence Shows Vaccines Unrelated to Autism”
- Recap: Immunize.org updates “MMR Vaccine Does Not Cause Autism: Examine the Evidence!”
- Summary: Immunize.org clinical resources, web pages, videos, and webinars released in March and April
- CDC and AMA’s Project Firstline offers “Pertussis: Trends, Treatment, and Prevention” on-demand training; CME available
- NFID blog post warns against forgetting the children harmed by vaccine-preventable diseases
- Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Issue 1871: April 29, 2026
- CDC restores official U.S. immunization schedules to July 2, 2025, versions to comply with March 16 court order
- “Influenza Vaccination Coverage Among Nursing Home Residents and Health Care Personnel—United States, 2024–25 Influenza Season” published in MMWR
- Immunize.org and the Autism Science Foundation update “Evidence Shows Vaccines Unrelated to Autism”
- Immunize.org updates “MMR Vaccine Does Not Cause Autism: Examine the Evidence!”
- Hepatitis Awareness Month begins May 1; every person from birth through age 59 years should be protected with hepatitis B vaccination
- Measles 2026: 1,792 confirmed measles cases so far this year; Louisiana, Maryland, New Jersey, and Rhode Island join list of states with 2026 cases
- Extended RSV preventive antibody season winds down in jurisdictions that extended their season to April 30; only high-risk infants will need a dose in their second season
- Vaccines in the news
- Spotlight on the website: “Introducing LetsGetRealAboutVaccines.org”: watch and share the new 4-minute video, part of the Orientation Video Series on YouTube
- Recap: Immunize.org updates three handouts to increase MenACWY 2-dose coverage, measure success, and build a culture of immunization in your office
- “Contact Tracing for Monkeypox virus Clade I Cases Associated with Air Travel—United States, November 2024–January 2025” published in MMWR
- “Coadministered Influenza- and Pertussis-Containing Vaccines in Pregnant Women” published in JAMA Network Open
- “Nurse Scientists as Trusted Voices in Health Communication” published in NEJM
Issue 1870: April 22, 2026
- “Tetanus in Four Children—Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri, and Wisconsin, 2024” published in MMWR
- “Tetanus Surveillance—United States, 2009–2023” published in MMWR
- “Clusters of Invasive Haemophilus influenzae Type B Disease Among Adults Using Substances or Experiencing Homelessness or Housing Instability—Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, 2023─2025” published in MMWR
- National Infant Immunization Week is April 19–25; jump start promotion activities with Voices for Vaccines’ resources
- Immunize.org reviews and updates Ask the Experts sections on Storage and Handling and Scheduling Vaccines
- Immunize.org updates three handouts to increase MenACWY 2-dose coverage, measure success, and build a culture of immunization in your office
- Late RSV activity continues; most jurisdictions that typically recommend stopping RSV preventive antibodies for infants after March 30 now advise continuing through April 30
- Measles 2026: 1,748 confirmed measles cases in first 4 months; 32 states report 2026 cases
- “Which Adults Should Be Vaccinated for Hepatitis B?” See this 3-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
- “Nine-Valent Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and Related Cancers in Males” published in JAMA Oncology
- “The Health and Economic Repercussions of Declining MMR Coverage in the United States” published in PNAS
- “Influenza Vaccination Attenuates Acute Myocardial Infarction and Stroke Risk Following Influenza Infection: A Register-Based, Self-Controlled Case Series Study, Denmark, 2014 to 2025” published in Eurosurveillance
- Virtual: National Academy of Medicine hosts webinar titled “Communicating About Measles for Health Professionals” on April 28 at 12:30 p.m. (ET)
- Virtual: CDC hosts COCA call, “Rabies Is Still Here: Epidemiology, Outbreaks, and Costs of Prevention in the United States,” on April 30 at 2:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
- 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.
Issue 1869: April 15, 2026
- 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
- “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
- 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.
Issue 1868: April 8, 2026
- “Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Health Care Personnel—United States, 2024–25 Respiratory Virus Season” published in MMWR
- Late RSV activity continues in parts of United States; most jurisdictions advise continuing RSV preventive antibody products for infants
- Measles 2026: 1,671 confirmed measles cases in first 3 months; Montana added to states with 2026 cases
- Respiratory season not over yet: influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 activity declining but continuing across the country
- “When Giving COVID-19 Vaccine, Is Use of a VIS Required?” See this 1-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
- Vaccines in the news
- From the Immunize.org shop! Laminated VIS QR code tables deliver CDC VISs directly to your patients’ smartphone (Spanish translation version also available).
- 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
- “COVID-19 Vaccine Framing and Acceptance Among Adults Who Are Vaccine Hesitant” published in JAMA
- “RSV Vaccination Uptake by the End of the 2024–25 Respiratory Virus Season Among Adults Aged 60–74 Years at Increased Risk of Severe RSV and Adults Aged ≥75 Years” published in Vaccine
- “Vaccines for Healthcare Personnel: A Core Safety Measure a Position Statement from the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)” published in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Issue 1867: April 1, 2026
- “Vaccination Coverage by Age 24 Months Among Children Born in 2021 and 2022—National Immunization Survey-Child, United States, 2022–2024” published in MMWR
- American Academy of Family Physicians releases its 2026 recommended schedules for children and adolescents and for adults
- RSV activity continues in some parts of the United States; does your jurisdiction advise continuing RSV preventive antibody products for infants? See available information.
- National Public Health Week is April 6–12; honor the people who keep our communities healthy
- Measles 2026: 1,575 confirmed measles cases in 31 states; Michigan joins states with outbreak cases in 2026
- Vaccine-preventable respiratory virus update: influenza activity continuing to decline, RSV remains, and COVID-19 is low nationally
- “What Proof Do I Need Before Giving COVID-19 Vaccine to a Person Who Says He Is Immunocompromised?” See this 1-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- IZ Express is more important than ever to keep up to date on evidence-based vaccine information; be sure everyone in your organization who needs it subscribes
- Vaccines in the news
- CDC releases public health toolkit and infographic on sepsis prevention, highlighting benefits of vaccination
- New in Immunize.org shop! Laminated VIS QR code tables deliver CDC VISs directly to your patients’ smartphone (Spanish translation version also available).
- Updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
- Study finds no association between COVID-19 vaccination and sudden death in apparently healthy younger adults, published in PLOS Medicine
- “The Role and Safety of Aluminum Adjuvants in Childhood Vaccines” published in Pediatrics
- Communicating About Vaccines in a Politically Contentious Climate” published in NEJM
- “COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination in Pregnancy and Risk of Infection in Early Childhood” published in Pediatrics
Issue 1866: March 25, 2026
- Does your jurisdiction advise administering RSV preventive antibody products to infants beyond March this year? See available information.
- Federal court issues stay of recent changes to federal vaccine policy; “ACIP as currently constituted cannot meet”
- “How Are mRNA and Protein-Based COVID-19 Vaccines Different?” See this 3-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Immunize.org updates “Strategies to Improve Adult Vaccination Coverage”
- Immunize.org updates “Skills Checklist for Vaccine Administration”
- Influenza activity declining, RSV persists in the North, and COVID-19 declining nationally; vaccination still offers protection
- FDA expands license for GSK’s RSV vaccine (Arexvy) to include high-risk adults age 18 to 49 years
- Vaccines in the news
- Child Neurology Society offers video discussing neurologic complications of measles infection
- Adolescent Immunization Action Week is April 6–10; Unity Consortium posts toolkit to help you prepare
- Laminated VIS QR code tables deliver CDC VISs directly to your patients’ smartphone (Spanish translation version also available). Now shipping!
- Immunize.org’s elegant “Vaccination Saves Lives” blue enamel pins make wonderful graduation gifts or workplace recognitions
- Updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
- Virtual: Unity Consortium hosts webinar moderated by Chelsea Clinton, “Who Influences Young People’s Health Choices? The New Conversation About Vaccines” on April 8 at 12:00 p.m. (ET)
- Virtual: Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our About Us, Publication Archives, and Vaccine Timeline web content on April 8 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or April 9 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
Issue 1865: March 18, 2026
- “Interim Estimates of 2025–26 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness—United States, September 2025–February 2026” published in MMWR
- Measles updates: “Measles Outbreak—New Mexico, 2025” published in MMWR; new CDC resources with checklist of actions to take in the first 10 minutes
- Adolescent Immunization Action Week is April 6–10; Unity Consortium posts toolkit to help you prepare
- FDA launches dashboard called Adverse Event Monitoring System (AEMS) to display data from multiple reporting systems, including vaccine adverse events
- Immunize.org’s Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for healthcare worker vaccination requirements welcomes one new facility
- Influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 all circulating. Keep immunizing.
- “Why Is Influenza Vaccination Important for Healthcare Professionals?” See this 1-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
Issue 1864: March 11, 2026
- “Congenital Rubella Syndrome—Florida, 2025” published in MMWR
- “COVID-19 Vaccines for 2025–2026 in Adults Who Are Not Pregnant or Immunocompromised: Rapid Practice Points from the American College of Physicians” published in Annals of Internal Medicine
- Immunize.org updates “Adult Immunization: Importance of Staying Up to Date with Vaccines”
- Spring cleaning! Make sure you use the most recent VISs and VIS translations.
- Measles 2026: 1,281 confirmed measles cases in 30 states; Alaska, Massachusetts, and Missouri join states with 2026 cases
- Influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 still circulating. Keep protecting.
- “Are COVID-19 Vaccines Helpful During Pregnancy?” See this 2-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
- Spotlight on the website: “Ask the Experts” topics and subtopics
- Recap: Immunize.org adds “State Public Health Immunization Recommendations” web page to link you to state vaccine recommendations
- Recap: Immunize.org updates “Leading Medical Organizations Endorse Strong School and Childcare Vaccination Requirements and Elimination of Non-Medical Exemptions”
- Recap: Immunize.org updates “Vaccine Storage Emergency Response Worksheet”
- New! Laminated VIS QR code tables deliver CDC VISs directly to your patients’ smartphone (Spanish translation version also available). Shipping begins mid-March.
- IZ Express keeps our 50,000+ readers up to date on evidence-based vaccine information every week; help us reach more subscribers
- Needle anxiety is common at any age. Use Immunize.org’s clinical resources to offer a positive vaccination experience.
- Updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
- Virtual: March 18–19 ACIP meeting scheduled to discuss COVID-19 and ACIP recommendation methodology; submit public comments through March 12
- Virtual: NFID hosts webinar titled “Strengthening Vaccine Communications in Diverse Healthcare Settings” on March 18 at 1:30 p.m. (ET); CME credit offered
- Virtual: Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our About Us, Publication Archives, and Vaccine Timeline web content on April 8 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or April 9 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
Issue 1863: March 4, 2026
- New! Immunize.org adds “State Public Health Immunization Recommendations” web page to link you to state vaccine recommendations.
- Measles 2026: 1,136 confirmed measles cases in first 2 months; New Mexico and New York state join list of states with 2026 cases
- Today is International HPV Awareness Day. HPV vaccination is powerful cancer prevention.
- Influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 all circulating. Keep immunizing.
- Immunize.org updates “Leading Medical Organizations Endorse Strong School and Childcare Vaccination Requirements and Elimination of Non-Medical Exemptions”
- Immunize.org updates “Vaccine Storage Emergency Response Worksheet”
- “Is Influenza Vaccination Important During Pregnancy?” See this new 1-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
- Vaccinate Your Family releases its “2026 State of the ImmUnion®” brief
- North Dakota State University Center for Immunization Research and Education offers archived webinar titled “Supporting Vaccine Decisions Through Shared Clinic Decision-Making”; CME credit offered
- New! Laminated VIS QR code tables deliver CDC VISs directly to your patients’ smartphone (Spanish translation version also available). Shipping begins mid-March.
- Updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
- Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
- Today and tomorrow! Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our Ask the Experts web content, March 4 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or March 5 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
- Virtual: North Dakota State University Center for Immunization Research and Education hosts webinar titled “The Evidence Hasn’t Changed: Communicating Vaccine Science When the Landscape Has” on March 13 at 1:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
- Virtual: March 18–19 ACIP meeting scheduled to discuss COVID-19 and ACIP recommendation methodology; public comments may be submitted March 2–12
Issue 1862: February 25, 2026
- New from the Immunize.org shop! Laminated VIS QR code tables deliver CDC VISs directly to your patients’ smartphone (Spanish translation version also available). Product shipments begin by mid-March.
- ACOG releases updated guidance on maternal vaccination to protect pregnant women and their infants
- CDC’s ACIP meeting for February 25–27 postponed; new dates announced for March 18–19
- “Respiratory Virus Activity—United States, July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025” published in MMWR
- “COVID-19 Antiviral Prescription Receipt Among Outpatients Aged ≥65 Years—United States, June 1, 2023–September 30, 2025” published in MMWR
- Measles 2026: Florida’s confirmed measles cases rise ahead of spring break travel season
- Respiratory virus concerns headed into spring break; elevated influenza and RSV activity
- “Can You Benefit from the Influenza Vaccine If You Have Already Had the Flu This Season?” See this 1-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
- Vaccines in the news
Issue 1861: February 24, 2026
- New from the Immunize.org shop! Laminated VIS QR code tables deliver CDC VISs directly to your patients’ smartphone (Spanish translation version also available). Product shipments begin by mid-March
- Updated: Immunize.org lifetime immunization record cards available for patient-held records
- Immunize.org’s elegant “Vaccination Saves Lives” blue enamel pins make wonderful workplace recognitions
- Show your support with Immunize.org’s “Save Lives. Immunize.” T-shirts
- Your practice can benefit from this award-winning vaccination techniques training video!
Issue 1860: February 18, 2026
- Immunize.org supports evidence-based childhood immunization schedule; pediatric standing orders templates updated to indicate consistency with AAP schedule
- Measles 2026: 910 confirmed cases in 23 states since January 1; South Carolina and Florida outbreaks growing
- Influenza and RSV activity remains elevated nationwide; many babies need RSV preventive antibody protection now
- “How Well Do RSV Preventive Antibody Products Work?” See this 4-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
- Vaccines in the news
- North Dakota State University Center for Immunization Research and Education offers free online modules on evidence-based vaccine information; CE credit available
- Needle anxiety is common at any age. Use Immunize.org’s clinical resources to offer a positive vaccination experience.
- Immunize.org lifetime immunization record cards available for patient-held records
- Updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
- Virtual: February 25–27 ACIP meeting scheduled
- Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our Ask the Experts web content on March 4 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or March 5 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
- Virtual: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia hosts webinar titled “Shared Clinical Decision-Making: What Does It Mean? Influenza, COVID-19 and Rotavirus Vaccination” on March 11 at 12:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
- Charitable golf tournament, "18th Annual Stews Shootout," held to support adolescent vaccination advocacy, benefits Immunize.org on March 28 in Indio, California
Issue 1859: February 11, 2026
- 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
- 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!
- 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
Issue 1858: February 10, 2026
Issue 1857: February 4, 2026
- American Academy of Pediatrics releases its 2026 Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule, endorsed by 12 other medical, nursing, and pharmacy organizations
- Reminder: Please take Immunize.org’s biennial 5-minute feedback survey
- “Measles Outbreak Associated with an Infectious Traveler—Colorado, May–June 2025” published in MMWR
- Measles 2026: 588 confirmed cases in 17 states since January 1; South Carolina outbreak growing
- Influenza and RSV are increasing nationwide; low immunization rates leave infants and adults vulnerable
- “Public health is science with a moral compass”: remembering William H. Foege, MD, CDC director and leader in smallpox eradication
- “Vaccination is love in action”: remembering Alan R. Hinman, MD, MPH, and a life dedicated to public health and vaccinology
- “When Is the Optimal Timing for RSV Preventive Antibody Administration?” Watch the new 2-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
Issue 1856: January 28, 2026
- Immunize.org asks for your feedback once every 2 years! Please take 5 minutes to make your voice heard.
- Immunize.org reviews and updates “Ask the Experts: Vaccine Recommendations,” adding resources for professional medical organizations’ recommendations and schedules
- Live-virus chikungunya vaccine (Ixchiq, Valneva) withdrawn from the U.S. market. Non-live chikungunya vaccine (Vimkunya, Bavarian Nordic) is recommended when chikungunya protection is needed.
- After January 31, most regions of the United States may pause RSV vaccination during pregnancy. Keep giving RSV preventive antibody to all susceptible infants through March.
- Measles 2026: South Carolina outbreak growing fast, more than 400 confirmed cases in 14 states since January 1
- Respiratory viruses are still spreading across the country; keep encouraging vaccination
- “What Is the Burden of Influenza Disease in the United States?” Watch the 3-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
- “Vaccinations Among Adults Age 65 and Older: United States, 2024” published by CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics
- Commentary: “A Risk to Child Health: Confusion and Concern over Changes to US Vaccine Policy” published in Lancet
- “High-Dose vs Standard-Dose Influenza Vaccine in Older Adults with Diabetes” published in JAMA
- Virtual: Hepatitis B Foundation hosts webinars on HepB birth dose on February 3 and 12
- Virtual: Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our new Official Guidance: Healthcare Professional Organization Schedules content on February 11 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or February 12 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions are archived.
Issue 1855: January 27, 2026
Issue 1854: January 21, 2026
- Human rabies and healthcare worker exposure in the United States; two publications released in MMWR
- How do the 2026 CDC childhood immunization schedule changes affect the way you offer vaccines? See this 4-minute video, newest addition to our Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Respiratory viral activity across the country: vaccination underutilized
- Measles: 2026 begins with 171 confirmed cases across nine states, including a surge of cases in South Carolina
- January is Cervical Health Awareness Month; HPV vaccination is a powerful defense
- Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
- Vaccines in the news
- CDC offers updated You Call the Shots web-based training modules on Vaccines for Children and storage and handling; CME, CNE, and CPE available
- Recap: HHS and CDC release 2026 childhood immunization schedule; what it means today for frontline providers
- AIRA releases two new educational resources to strengthen understanding of clinical decision support
- NFID offers archived webinar titled “Pediatric Vaccine Updates”; CME credit available
- North Dakota State University Center for Immunization Research and Education offers archived webinar titled “What Changed, What Matters: Navigating the Latest Vaccine Schedule Updates”
- Prepare for ice, fire, and other disasters. Practice your vaccine storage emergency plan now.
- Updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
- Immunize.org's elegant "Vaccination Saves Lives" blue enamel pins make wonderful workplace recognitions
- Virtual: North Dakota State University Center for Immunization Research and Education hosts webinar titled “Preventing HPV-Related Oropharyngeal Cancer: Clinical and Survivor Perspectives” on January 28 at 1:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
- Virtual: Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our new Official Guidance: Healthcare Professional Organization Schedules content on February 11 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or February 12 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions are archived.
Issue 1853: January 15, 2026
- Q: Who is recommended by CDC to receive COVID-19 vaccines?
- Q: What are CDC and professional medical societies’ 2025–26 season COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for people age 6 months and older?
- Q: What is the difference between Spikevax and mNexspike by Moderna?
- Q: What is the Nuvaxovid (Sanofi-Novavax) COVID-19 Vaccine?
- Q: What are the differences between the 2025–26 season recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination of children from CDC and from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)?
- Q: Should adults age 65 years and older who are vaccinated against COVID-19 in the 2025–26 season receive one or two doses of COVID-19 vaccine during the season?
- Q: My patient turns 12 years old next week and has never had a COVID-19 vaccination. His parents want to vaccinate him. What options are available?
- Q: Are COVID-19 vaccines safe during pregnancy?
- Q: What proof do I need before giving COVID-19 vaccine to a patient who says he has a high-risk condition?
- Q: May different brands of 2025–2026 Formula COVID-19 vaccine be used for immunocompromised people who require multiple doses over time?
- Q: When giving COVID-19 vaccine, is use of a Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) required?
- Q: If a patient reports an anaphylactic reaction to an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine two years ago, can they ever be vaccinated against COVID-19?
- Q: Tell me about mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and the risk of myocarditis and pericarditis.
Issue 1852: January 14, 2026
- HHS and CDC release 2026 childhood immunization schedule; what it means today for frontline providers
- “Use of the GSK MenACWY-CRM/MenB-4C Pentavalent Meningococcal Vaccine Among Persons Aged ≥10 Years: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices—United States, 2025” published in MMWR
- Respiratory viral activity rises sharply across the country; vaccination reduces risk of severe illness
- Measles: 2025 ends with 2,144 confirmed cases; 2026 begins with three cases in two states
- “Can We Give Influenza Vaccine with Other Vaccines?” See the rationale for simultaneous vaccination in this 3-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
- Vaccines in the news
- Spotlight on the website: Publication archives
- Recap: Immunize.org updates “Standing Orders for Administering Meningococcal B Vaccine (MenB) to Adolescents and Adults”
- Recap: Immunize.org updates parent handout, “Top Ten Reasons to Protect Your Child by Vaccinating”
- Recap: Immunize.org updates “Don't Be Guilty of These Preventable Errors in Vaccine Administration!”
- Recap: Immunize.org updates “Questions and Answers” resource on varicella
- Recap: Immunize.org adds vaccine schedules and searchable database of recommendations published by healthcare professional organizations
- Updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
- Immunize.org's elegant "Vaccination Saves Lives" blue enamel pins make wonderful workplace recognitions
- Needle anxiety is common at any age. Use Immunize.org’s clinical resources to offer a positive vaccination experience.
- Help Immunize.org reach more vaccinators through your social media networks. Follow us and share our posts on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!
Issue 1851: January 7, 2026
- New! Immunize.org adds vaccine schedules and searchable database of recommendations published by healthcare professional organizations.
- CDC adopts individual decision-making for HepB vaccination of infants born to women who test negative for the virus
- Measles: 2025 ends with 2,065 confirmed cases and ongoing outbreaks in three states
- Respiratory viral activity rises sharply across the country; vaccination reduces risk of severe illness
- Immunize.org updates “Standing Orders for Administering Meningococcal B Vaccine (MenB) to Adolescents and Adults”
- Immunize.org updates parent handout, “Top Ten Reasons to Protect Your Child by Vaccinating”
- Immunize.org updates “Don’t Be Guilty of These Preventable Errors in Vaccine Administration!”
- Immunize.org updates “Questions and Answers” resource on varicella
- “Influenza Vaccination and Egg Allergy”: watch the 2-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube
- Vaccines in the news
- “Measles” published by New England Journal of Medicine in its Double Take Video Series
- Vaccinate Your Family launches minicourse on effective communication and digital resources about mRNA vaccines for healthcare providers
- Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association releases two online, self-paced courses, “How to Talk About RSV” and “How to Talk to Staff About Vaccines in the Pipeline for Older Adults.” CME credit offered.
- Updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
- Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
Issue 1850: December 17, 2025
- “Effectiveness of 2024–2025 COVID-19 Vaccines in Children in the United States—VISION, August 29, 2024–September 2, 2025” published in MMWR
- Updated 65+ Flu Defense website offers resources for healthcare professionals serving older adults
- Respiratory viral illness rates are rising nationwide; vaccination helps protect health into the new year
- Immunize.org’s Influenza Vaccination Honor Roll for healthcare worker vaccination requirements welcomes three new facilities
- Immunize.org answers readers’ question: Will the Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll continue? Yes!
- Measles 2025—A bad year: 1,912 confirmed cases across 42 states; no signs of slowing in 2026 without improved vaccination rates
- “Late Season Influenza Vaccination”: watch the 1-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube
- Vaccines in the news
- Happy holidays from everyone at Immunize.org! IZ Express will return on January 7.
- “Noninferiority of One HPV Vaccine Dose to Two Doses” published in NEJM
- Three recent publications of large European studies comparing effectiveness of high-dose and standard influenza vaccines in preventing adult hospitalization
- “The Effect of Shingles Vaccination at Different Stages of the Dementia Disease Course” published in Cell
- “COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination and 4-Year All-Cause Mortality Among Adults Aged 18 to 59 Years in France” published in JAMA
- Today! Virtual: Public Health Communications Collaborative hosts webinar “Better Communication for Better Health: A Conversation with Christina D. Eskridge” on December 17 at 2:00 p.m. (ET).
- Virtual: Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our Vaccines A–Z content on January 7 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or January 8 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
- Virtual: CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center hosts film premiere of Forgetting to Remember: Lessons from a Vaccine Lost and panel discussion on January 13 at 1:00 p.m. (ET)
Issue 1849: December 16, 2025
Issue 1848: December 10, 2025
- Immunize.org summarizes ACIP’s December 4–5 meeting changing recommendations on use of hepatitis B vaccine in infants born to HBsAg-negative mothers
- Statements from professional healthcare organizations following the December 2025 ACIP meeting
- AAP releases new Fact Checked resources to address common vaccine misconceptions with facts and supporting evidence
- Immunize.org updates “Questions and Answers” resource on meningococcal disease and vaccines
- Immunize.org updates its timely patient handout, “What If You Don’t Vaccinate Your Child?”
- Infection-control societies announce joint Healthcare Infection Prevention Advisory Group
- Respiratory virus activity is increasing while vaccination rates are increasingly uneven. Don’t wait on influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 vaccinations.
- Vaccines in the news
- Vaccine Integrity Project publishes an independent evidence review of the safety, effectiveness, and public health impact of universal HepB vaccination at birth
- “The Role and Safety of Aluminum Adjuvants in Childhood Vaccines” published in Pediatrics
- “Human-to-Human Rabies Transmission via Solid Organ Transplantation from a Donor with Undiagnosed Rabies—United States, October 2024–February 2025” published in MMWR
- “Effectiveness of 2023–2024 COVID-19 Vaccines in Children in the United States” published in Pediatrics
Issue 1847: December 3, 2025
- Immunize.org updates "Ask the Experts: COVID-19" questions and answers section for the 2025–26 season
- Immunize.org updates its "Vaccines A–Z: COVID-19" web page
- Immunize.org updates three “Questions and Answers” resources on measles, mumps, and rubella
- National Influenza Vaccination Week reminds us all to keep vaccinating after Thanksgiving
- “Past HepB Vaccination, Negative Screening Anti-HBs. What Now?” Watch the 3-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
- Spotlight on the website: Institutional honor rolls for vaccination excellence
- Recap: NEW! Immunize.org posts printable resource "QR Code Links to Spanish Translations of Vaccine Information Statements (VISs)."
- Recap: Immunize.org updates its timely patient handout, “Vaccinations Are Safe: Explaining Why”
- Recap: Use Immunize.org’s updated “Key Vaccination Resources for Healthcare Professionals” to train new and seasoned staff
- Recap: Immunize.org updates Spanish version of “Screening Checklist for Contraindications to HPV, MenACWY, MenB, and Tdap Vaccines for Teens" handout for caregivers
- Summary: Updated Immunize.org clinical resources, web pages, webinars, and videos released in October and November
- Hepatitis B Foundation updates media toolkit to explain the importance of the HepB birth dose
- Clinical Care Options offers new education program to test your knowledge and gain confidence in infant RSV prevention
- Download the Voices for Vaccines app to gain skills and facts to advocate for public health and vaccination
- Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
- Tomorrow! Virtual: December 4–5 ACIP meeting to discuss vaccine safety, childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, and HepB.
- Virtual: Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about image library, webinars, videos, and social media content on December 10 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or December 11 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
- Virtual: CDC hosts COCA call, “2025–2026 Clinical Recommendations for Seasonal Influenza Prevention and Control,” on December 11 at 2:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
Issue 1846: December 2, 2025
Issue 1845: November 26, 2025
- NEW! Immunize.org posts printable resource “QR Code Links to Spanish Translations of Vaccine Information Statements (VISs).”
- “Nirsevimab Effectiveness Against Intensive Care Unit Admission for Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Infants—24 States, December 2024–April 2025” published in MMWR
- Immunize.org updates its timely patient handout, “Vaccinations Are Safe: Explaining Why”
- Do your patients have questions about vaccines and autism? Use these trustworthy resources.
- Use Immunize.org ’s updated “Key Vaccination Resources for Healthcare Professionals” to train new and seasoned staff
- Immunize.org updates Spanish version of “Screening Checklist for Contraindications to HPV, MenACWY, MenB, and Tdap Vaccines for Teens” handout for caregivers
- NEW! Immunize.org’s elegant “Vaccination Saves Lives” blue enamel pins make wonderful holiday gifts or workplace recognitions.
- Respiratory virus activity is increasing. Don’t wait on influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 vaccinations.
- Correction: National Influenza Vaccination Week 2025 is next week, December 1–6. We regret the error in dates reported in last week’s IZ Express.
- “HepB for Healthcare Workers”: watch the 1-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
- The Trusted Messenger Program from the Public Good Projects offers “Maximizing Trust and Reducing Resistance,” the first module in its Trusted Messenger Program Training Series; CME credit offered
- Yale School of Public Health shares PopHIVE website for users to track health trends, including certain vaccinations, in their state
- Voices for Vaccines shares social media toolkit for respiratory season
- Virtual: December 4–5 ACIP meeting will discuss vaccine safety, childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, and hepatitis B vaccines
- Virtual: Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about image library, webinars, videos, and social media content on December 10 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or December 11 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
Issue 1844: November 25, 2025
Issue 1843: November 20, 2025
- NEW! Immunize.org’s elegant “Vaccination Saves Lives” blue enamel pins make wonderful holiday gifts or workplace recognitions
- Show your support with Immunize.org’s “Save Lives. Immunize.” T-shirts
- Immunize.org lifetime immunization record cards available for patient-held records
- Your practice can benefit from this award-winning vaccination techniques training video!
Issue 1842: November 19, 2025
- NEW! Immunize.org posts standing orders templates for administering 2025–26 COVID-19 vaccines and updates “Checklist of Current Versions of U.S. COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance and Clinic Support Tools.”
- Canada loses measles elimination status; what does that mean?
- Plan now for National Influenza Vaccination Week on December 1–6. Use these toolkits and resources to spread influenza vaccine awareness.
- “Nurse’s Anti-HBs Was Positive, Now Negative: Does She Need HepB Vaccine?” Watch the 1-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
- Virtual: NFID hosts webinar titled “Pulse Check: What’s at Stake This Respiratory Season” on December 3 at 12:00 p.m. (ET) as part of its 2025–2026 Respiratory Season News Briefing series. CME credit offered.
- Virtual: December 4–5 ACIP meeting will discuss vaccine safety, childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, and hepatitis B vaccines
- Virtual: Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about image library, webinars, videos, and social media content on December 10 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or December 11 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
Issue 1841: November 12, 2025
- CDC publishes updated interim clinical considerations for use of 2025–26 COVID-19 vaccines in the United States
- Immunize.org updates "Vaccines Work!" with table showing how rates of each vaccine-preventable disease fell after introduction of vaccination
- Routine HepB birth dose policies protect babies. Immunize.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll recognizes 593 institutions, including two renewing honorees.
- “Hepatitis B Infection Diagnosed After Vaccination”: how this could happen explained in a 1-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube
- Vaccines in the news
- “Vascular and Inflammatory Diseases After COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination in Children and Young People in England: A Retrospective, Population-Based Cohort Study Using Linked Electronic Health Records” published in Lancet Child and Adolescent Health
- “Preventive Effect of Vaccination on Long COVID in Adolescents with SARS-CoV-2 Infection” published in Vaccine
- Today! Virtual: Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our new travel vaccine content on November 12 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or November 13 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
- Virtual: Wayne State University hosts webinar titled "Strategic Messaging for Vaccine Hesitancy: MMR Vaccines and Hesitancy" on November 13 at 3:30 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
- Virtual: North Dakota State University Center for Immunization Research and Education hosts webinar titled “The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program: Continuity and Change” on November 20 at 1:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
- Virtual: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia hosts Current Issues in Vaccines webinar titled “The Hepatitis B Birth Dose Revisited” on December 3 at 12:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
Issue 1840: November 5, 2025
- Dozens of pertussis hospitalizations and two deaths in Louisiana; public health alerts lagged
- Immunize.org updates three print-ready QR code tables that give quick VIS access
- National STEM/STEAM Day is November 8. Use Immunize.org and partner resources to help youth learn about vaccine science.
- Measles 2025: 1,648 confirmed cases across 41 states; 5,109 confirmed and probable cases in Canada
- “Which Adults Need Hepatitis B Vaccine?” Watch the 1-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
- Vaccinate Your Family announces Viraltruths.org website, providing plain language answers to the questions most frequently asked about vaccines
- American Pharmacists Association releases interactive maps to help people find pharmacy-based vaccination locations
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society offers “Comprehensive Vaccine Education Program—from Training to Practice,” a free education program to address vaccine misinformation and vaccine hesitancy
- CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center releases two new videos in its Vaccines and Infectious Diseases in the News series, one on the HepB birth dose and one on separating MMR vaccine into three single-pathogen vaccines
- CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center offers its new “Vaccine Dictionary” web page with short definitions of vaccine-related terminology
- Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
- Tomorrow; virtual: National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit hosts webinar “Payment Challenges in the New Immunization Environment” on November 6 at 3:00 p.m. (ET)
- Virtual: Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our new travel-vaccine content on November 12 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or November 13 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
Issue 1839: October 29, 2025
- Infectious Diseases Society of America releases guidelines for COVID-19 vaccine use in immunocompromised people
- Measles 2025: 1,618 confirmed cases across 41 states; outbreaks grow in counties along Utah-Arizona border
- Look here for respiratory season toolkits supporting outreach, education, and prevention
- “Why Universal Adult HepB Vaccination Now?” Watch the 1-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
- Spotlight on the website: VaccineInformation.org: Diseases
- Recap: Immunize.org updates eight adult patient handouts with current recommendations for RSV, meningococcal, and COVID-19 vaccines
- Recap: Immunize.org updates “Need Help Responding to Vaccine-Hesitant Parents?” and “Reliable Sources of Immunization Information: Where Parents Can Go to Find Answers!”
- Recap: Immunize.org updates “Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations”
- Recap: Immunize.org updates two handouts related to meningococcal vaccination: “Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine Recommendations by Age and Risk Factor” and “You’re 16 . . . We Recommend These Vaccines for You!”
- “Science for Vaccine Policy: Independent Review of the September 2025 ACIP Processes, Deliberations and Votes” published in Vaccine
- “Trends in Influenza Vaccine Disparities in the U.S. Following the Introduction of COVID-19: Insights from the National Health Interview Survey” published in Preventive Medicine Reports
- Today! Virtual: NFID hosts webinar on healthcare professionals and vaccine uptake, part of its 2025–2026 Respiratory Season News Briefings series, on October 29 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). CME credit offered.
- Tomorrow! Virtual: American Lung Association hosts webinar “Preparing for the Respiratory Virus Season” on October 30 at 1:00 p.m. (ET).
- Virtual: Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our new travel-vaccine content on November 12 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or November 13 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
Issue 1838: October 22, 2025
- Immunize.org updates eight adult patient handouts with current recommendations for RSV, meningococcal, and COVID-19 vaccines
- Immunize.org updates “Need Help Responding to Vaccine-Hesitant Parents?” and “Reliable Sources of Immunization Information: Where Parents Can Go to Find Answers!”
- Immunize.org updates “Healthcare Personnel Vaccination Recommendations”
- Immunize.org updates two handouts related to meningococcal vaccination: “Meningococcal ACWY Vaccine Recommendations by Age and Risk Factor” and “You’re 16 . . . We Recommend These Vaccines for You!”
- Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) issues recommendation for COVID-19 vaccination of residents and staff
- World Polio Day is October 24; the work continues to end polio for good
- Measles 2025: 1,596 confirmed cases across 41 states; outbreaks growing in South Carolina and along Utah/Arizona border
- Surveillance for respiratory virus activity suspended during federal government shutdown; continue vaccinating
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services corrects claim denials for Medicare Part B COVID-19 vaccines when coadministered with other Part B vaccines; claims will automatically be reprocessed
- “Polio Vaccination of Adults.” Watch the 2-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
- “First-Trimester mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination and Risk of Major Congenital Anomalies” published in JAMA Network Open: vaccination did not increase risk
- “CDC’s Vaccine Safety Monitoring Office Performed Well During COVID-19 Pandemic; Steps Needed to Safeguard Office’s Independence, Improve Communications” published by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
- “Beyond the Comment Section: Rebuilding Trust in Vaccines Through Conversation” published as commentary in Applied Clinical Trials
Issue 1837: October 15, 2025
- VaccineInformation.org, our website for the public, launches travel vaccine web pages and new content to help travelers prepare
- ACIP recommendations from September meeting now official: MMRV and 2025–26 COVID-19 vaccination
- Specific codes may be needed when billing Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for COVID-19 and other Medicare Part B vaccinations given at the same visit
- Common Health Coalition publishes Shared Clinical Decision-Making Guide on Respiratory Vaccines for Clinicians
- Surveillance for respiratory virus activity suspended during government shutdown; continue vaccinating
- “Use Same Brand of MenB for All Doses.” Watch the 1-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
- Medscape offers educational activity on viral hepatitis; CE credit offered
- American Hospital Association offers United Against the Flu Toolkit, focused on availability of influenza vaccine for at-risk and vulnerable populations
- Vaccine Integrity Project publishes a table of medical society vaccination guidelines, along with interactive tables leading to hundreds of studies of vaccine safety and effectiveness published in the past year
- Improve your outreach efforts with printable and downloadable resources from Immunize.org’s LetsGetRealAboutVaccines.org website
- “Healthcare Worker Perspectives on System-Level Barriers to Hepatitis B Birth Dose Vaccination: An Analysis in Five Urban U.S. Hospitals” published in Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
- “Association of 2024–2025 COVID-19 Vaccine with COVID-19 Outcomes in U.S. Veterans” published in New England Journal of Medicine
- Virtual: North Dakota State University Center for Immunization Research and Education hosts webinar titled “Vaccine Communication in an Age of Polarization” on October 23 at 1:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
- Virtual: NFID offers 2025 Clinical Vaccinology Course, November 17–19; fee to register; CE credit offered
Issue 1836: October 8, 2025
- Immunize.org updates four patient handouts summarizing immunization schedules for babies, children, and teens
- Now is a great time for you and your patients to get influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 vaccines
- Confirmed measles cases in 2025 increase to 1,544 across 41 states
- “Drawing Up Vaccine Doses in Advance” is usually a bad idea. Learn why in this 1-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
- Vaccines in the news
- AMA releases new vaccine infographics for patients and physicians
- Families Fighting Flu launches "Kaden Blaze – Flu Fighter" campaign
- Vaccine Track shows adult vaccination rates were higher in first quarter 2025 than first quarter 2024
- Immunize.org lifetime immunization record cards available for patient-held records
Issue 1835: October 1, 2025
- “Influenza-Associated Pediatric Deaths—United States, 2024–25 Influenza Season” published in MMWR
- “Pediatric Influenza-Associated Encephalopathy and Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy—United States, 2024–25 Influenza Season” published in MMWR
- October 1 kicks off the season of giving RSV preventive antibody to infants in most parts of the United States
- Immunize.org posts translations of both current official pneumococcal VISs (PCV and PPSV23), dated May 2025
- Immunize.org updates “You Must Provide Patients with Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) – It’s Federal Law!”
- World Meningitis Day is October 5; American Society for Meningitis Prevention shares resources and awareness video aimed at college students
- “Pregnancy and Flu Vaccine.” Watch the 1-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- IZ Express is committed to keeping our 50,000+ readers up to date on evidence-based vaccine information each week; encourage seasonal vaccinators to subscribe
- Vaccines in the news
- Vaccinate Your Family launches #RootedInProtection 2025 Respiratory Campaign toolkit to help spread pro-vaccine messages and answer questions
- CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center curates vaccine recommendations from professional medical societies, sorted by age and by disease
- Explore the www.Give2MenACWY.org website to increase coverage for the MenACWY booster and other adolescent vaccinations
- Help Immunize.org reach more vaccinators through your social media networks. Follow us and share our posts on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!
- Virtual: NFID hosts webinar, “2025–2026 US Respiratory Season Updates” on October 8 at 1:30 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
- Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about the Clinical Resources web section on October 8 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or October 9 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
Issue 1834: September 24, 2025
- Immunize.org summarizes ACIP’s September 18–19 meeting with recommendations on MMRV, hepatitis B screening, and 2025–26 COVID-19 vaccines
- America's Health Insurance Plans trade organization issues statement on continued coverage for ACIP-recommended vaccines through December 2026
- Newly formed West Coast Health Alliance of four states announces recommendations for COVID-19, influenza, and RSV vaccines
- Seven northeastern states and New York City launch Northeast Public Health Collaborative
- Immunize.org offers new Website Training Videos series of short demonstrations recorded during live Website Office Hours sessions
- CDC issues Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Update on Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- World Rabies Day is September 28. Refresh your knowledge of rabies-prevention guidelines
- Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
- Vaccines in the news
- Recap: Immunize.org updates "Ask the Experts: RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)," adding clesrovimab information
- Recap: Immunize.org updates “Ask the Experts: Influenza” questions and answers for 2025–26 season
- Recap: Immunize.org updates the season on its Spanish translations of screening checklists for contraindications to influenza vaccination
Issue 1833: September 17, 2025
- The Autism Society, Immunize.org, and Vaccinate Your Family release “The Facts About Autism and Vaccines” infographic
- Immunize.org updates "Ask the Experts: RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)," adding clesrovimab information
- American Academy of Family Physicians publishes fall immunization recommendations, urging protection against COVID-19, influenza, and RSV
- “Influenza-Associated Hospitalizations During a High Severity Season—Influenza Hospitalization Surveillance Network, United States, 2024–25 Influenza Season” published in MMWR
- Immunize.org updates “Ask the Experts: Influenza” questions and answers for 2025–26 season
- Immunize.org updates the season on its Spanish translations of screening checklists for contraindications to influenza vaccination
- Prepare your influenza season communications with resources from leading organizations
- Immunize.org adds recent advances to its “Vaccine History Timeline”
- “Ensure Pediatricians Know About Maternal RSV Vaccination Status.” Watch the 1-minute video, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Vaccines in the news
- Hepatitis B Foundation shares media toolkit to combat misinformation about the HepB birth dose
- Vaccinate Your Family shares its free, online Vaccination Community Learning Program covering the essentials of vaccine science, safety, communication, and access
- CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center shares new video and podcast series that aims to help families get vaccine information easily
- “Human Papillomavirus and Cancer” published by New England Journal of Medicine in its Double Take Video Series
- Common Health Coalition launches fall respiratory viral season resources, including scenario planning toolkits for payers and providers
- "Aluminum-Adsorbed Vaccines and Chronic Diseases in Childhood: A Nationwide Cohort Study" published in Annals of Internal Medicine
- “Hospitalization for COVID-19 and Risk Factors for Severe Disease Among Children: 2022–2024” published in Pediatrics
- “Recognizing a Few of the Vaccine Preventable Diseases” published in Pediatrics in Review
- Virtual: September 18–19 ACIP meeting will discuss and vote on MMRV, HepB, and COVID-19 vaccines
- Virtual and in-person: Clinical Care Options hosts three events centered around childhood vaccination on last Saturday and Monday of September; CME available
- Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about the Clinical Resources web section on October 8 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or October 9 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
Issue 1832: September 16, 2025
- Q: How serious a problem is influenza in the United States?
- Q: Please summarize what’s new in CDC’s 2025–26 season influenza vaccine recommendations.
- Q: Are any of the available influenza vaccines recommended over others?
- Q: When does CDC recommend starting influenza vaccination?
- Q: For which vaccines is an egg allergy a contraindication?
- Q: How long after someone is vaccinated with FluMist (LAIV) must they stay away from a severely immunosuppressed person (a person who is hospitalized in protective [reverse] isolation)?
- Q: Can a clinic vaccinate children younger than age 3 years with influenza vaccine taken from a multidose vial (MDV) of influenza vaccine? The MDVs contain thimerosal as a preservative.
- Q: Does ACIP recommend one influenza product over another during pregnancy?
- Q: What is the ACIP recommendation for RSV vaccination of older adults?
- Q: What are the three RSV vaccines and how are they different?
- Q: Is there information on how well RSV vaccines have worked in the first season they were used?
- Q: How serious is RSV in children?
- Q: What is the recommendation for use of RSV vaccine during pregnancy?
- Q: What is clesrovimab preventive antibody and how well does it work?
- Q: When is the optimal timing for infants and toddlers to receive an RSV preventive antibody product?
- Q: When should palivizumab (Synagis) be used now that nirsevimab and clesrovimab are recommended?
- Q: Is there a strict limit to the volume of vaccine and/or monoclonal antibody that can be administered in a single limb (deltoid or thigh) at one immunization visit?
- Q: What are the side effects of RSV preventive antibody products?
Issue 1831: September 10, 2025
- Immunize.org posts its up-to-date 2025–26 suite of influenza vaccination resources
- Immunize.org posts Spanish translations of both updated pneumococcal VISs
- Immunize.org updates zoster (shingles) Ask the Experts questions and answers
- Routine hepatitis B birth dose policies protect babies. Immunize.org’s Hepatitis B Birth Dose Honor Roll recognizes 593 institutions, including three new honorees.
- National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15; Immunize.org’s Spanish language resources support your Spanish-speaking patients
- Happy Mexican Independence Day, September 16! Here’s an orientation to vaccination information and advocacy in Mexico.
- “If a Mother Received Abrysvo RSV Vaccine During Pregnancy, Does the Infant Need RSV Preventive Antibody?” Watch the 1-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- Journalists interview Immunize.org experts
- Vaccines in the news
- Spotlight on the website: “Translations” web page simplifies access to our resources in 48 languages
- Recap: Immunize.org’s commitment to sharing clinical vaccination guidance based on the best available scientific evidence
- Recap: Immunize.org updates “Standing Orders for Administering Pfizer Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine (Abrysvo) During Pregnancy” to reference both preventive antibody options for infant RSV prevention
- Recap: Immunize.org updates “Meningococcal B Vaccine Recommendations by Age and Risk Factor” to include both pentavalent MenABCWY vaccine options
- Recap: Immunize.org updates resource “Before You Vaccinate Adults, Consider Their ‘H-A-L-O’!”
- Association of Immunization Managers offers handout compiling a variety of useful influenza vaccination resources
- New web page from CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center provides links to the latest science-based vaccine recommendations
- Needle anxiety is common at any age. Use Immunize.org’s clinical resources to offer a positive vaccination experience.
- Help Immunize.org reach more vaccinators through your social media networks. Follow us and share our posts on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn!
- Today, virtual: Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about the VIS web section on September 10 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or September 11 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
- Virtual: Watch CDC’s webinar “Clinician Update on Measles Cases and Outbreaks in the United States” on September 11 at 2:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
- Virtual: North Dakota State University Center for Immunization Research and Education hosts webinar titled “Science to Practice: Protecting Children from Respiratory Viruses in 2025–2026” on September 16 at 1:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
- Virtual: September 18–19 ACIP meeting announced; discussion and possible votes on COVID-19, hepatitis B, MMRV, and RSV vaccines planned


