We’re excited to share a collection of free, downloadable educational resources to support vaccine education and outreach in your community. These tools are designed to promote informed decision-making and increase awareness about the importance of immunizations. ✅ Vaccine Factsheets Clear, concise, and up-to-date factsheets covering a wide range of vaccines. Perfect for health fairs, clinics, […]
March 7, 2025, 4:40 PM EST By Dr. Susan J. Kressly, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics Measles is the most contagious infectious disease in people. The only way to prevent it is with the measles vaccine. Recently, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promoted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations on vitamin A to treat the measles […]
By Rebecca Thomas Published February 28, 2025 7:01pm CST The Brief West Texas continues to deal with a measles outbreak Now, Austin has confirmed its first case of the virus An Austin doctor spoke about the recent outbreak Read full article: https://www.fox7austin.com/news/measles-texas-austin-doctor-speaks-recent-virus-outbreak
Read full article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/03/01/flu-season-children-hospitalized/
In a release sent to NBC10 on Sunday, March 2, 2025, Montgomery County officials said the measles case was related to an unvaccinated child By David Chang and The Associated Press • Published March 2, 2025•Updated on March 3, 2025 at 11:44 pm Pennsylvania’s first measles case of 2025 was confirmed in Montgomery County, officials said. On Friday, Feb. 28, the Pennsylvania […]
The Pennsylvania Immunization Coalition and the Pennsylvania Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics recently developed an HPV brochure for boys and young men. The HPV brochure is now available in both English and Spanish for ordering through our print portal. Help spread awareness and educate your community—place your order today! Order here: HPV Brochure Print Portal
Updated: Jan. 22, 2025, 5:35 p.m. Published: Jan. 22, 2025, 5:00 a.m. Penn Live By Ivey DeJesus | idejesus@pennlive.com Vaccination rates among Pennsylvania kindergartners last year continued on a downward trajectory, with measles vaccinations dipping well below the level doctors say is needed to prevent outbreaks, according to new data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The trend aligns […]
Pediatricians at Allegheny Health Network are urging families to get vaccinated against influenza and other preventable illnesses amid a severe flu and respiratory syncytial virus season. Tuesday, February 18th 2025, 10:21 AM EST Updated: Tuesday, February 18th 2025, 10:21 AM EST By Mike Gauntner Pediatricians at Allegheny Health Network are urging families to get vaccinated against […]
See link to article here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/02/10/flu-cases-increase-influenza-cdc/
Vaccines save millions of lives each year. Two infectious diseases physicians discuss the key role they should play for the loved ones in your family. By Sara Berg, MS, News Editor Immunizations have prevented countless cases of disease and disability, and they save millions of lives each year. Yet there are still people who are […]
NEW ACS HPV Partner Communication Toolkit. All the main messages are in one place now, and many links are now all together in collections. It has some great downloadable resources as well. This should be a great resource for healthcare partners. Download the toolkit here.
Vaccinate Your Family: Comprehensive vaccine safety research: https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/questions-about-vaccines/vaccine-research/ Answers to common vaccine safety questions: https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/questions-about-vaccines/are-vaccines-safe/ Understanding vaccine ingredients: https://vaccinateyourfamily.org/questions-about-vaccines/whats-in-a-vaccine/ This google doc includes neutral talking points on vaccine safety and regulation to assist you in navigating ongoing conversations with external stakeholders, communities, and the media Vaccine Education Center at CHOP also has a variety of […]
From CDC New findings on vaccination coverage and exemptions among kindergartners (2023-2024 school year) Vaccination coverage and exemption estimates among kindergartners in the U.S. are based on data reported to CDC annually by states and the District of Columbia (DC). Vaccination Coverage During the 2023-2024 school year, vaccination coverage among kindergartners in the U.S. decreased […]
Margaret G. Miller, MS1; Pauline Terebuh, MD, MPH1; David C. Kaelber, MD, PhD, MPH2; et al JAMA Network Key Points Question Is a COVID-19 diagnosis associated with increased incident diagnoses of type 2 diabetes in children and adolescents? Findings In this retrospective cohort study of 613 602 patients aged 10 to 19 years, there was an increased risk of new diagnoses of type 2 diabetes within […]
Mary Van Beusekom, MS October 15, 2024 University of Minnesota A team led by US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) researchers studying Medicare claims data during the early Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant months conclude that a third dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine provides significant protection against hospitalization and death compared with two doses but wanes substantially […]
Stephanie Soucheray, MA October 9, 2024 COVID-19 New research shows COVID-19 infections increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and death, in some cases doubling the likelihood of major cardiac events in the 3 years following infection. Read full article:https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/study-links-covid-infection-heart-attacks-strokes
By: Nicole Leonard October 8, 2024 Outside Highland Manor, an assisted living home in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, pharmacist Dr. Mayank Amin reached into his car and grabbed a tan, insulated cooler filled with vaccines. “I also have my cape with me,” he said as he pulled out a piece of red fabric to tie around his […]
By Korin Miller Korin Miller Korin Miller is a freelance writer specializing in general wellness, sexual health and relationships, shopping, and lifestyle trends, with work appearing in Women’s Health, Self, Prevention, Forbes, Daily Beast, and more. health’s editorial guidelines Published on September 16, 2024 If you’re coming off of a COVID infection, you might be […]
Eduardo Cuevas USA TODAY The nation recorded one of its worst totals for child deaths from the flu this past season, coinciding with troubling drops in U.S. vaccination rates, federal health officials warned. Nearly 200 children died from influenza-related complications in the 2023-24 season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Officials announced the […]
Upcoming Webinar: “Flu Season 2024: Educating Communities and Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy” Join us on October 3rd at 12 pm for an important webinar focused on flu education and addressing vaccine hesitancy within our communities. Learn key strategies to combat misinformation, communicate the benefits of flu vaccination, and equip your organization with the tools to promote […]
Press Release Thursday, August 29, 2024 The Montgomery County Immunization Coalition has announced its first ever #ItCanHappenToAnybody Digital Flu Campaign. Partnering with Families Fighting Flu (FFF), a national, nonprofit, advocacy organization dedicated to honoring loved ones who have suffered serious medical complications or died from influenza, the goal of the campaign is to raise awareness of the dangers of […]
Published Thu, Aug 22 20241:36 PM EDTUpdated Thu, Aug 22 20244:30 PM EDT Key Points The Food and Drug Administration approved updated Covid vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna, putting the shots on track to reach most Americans in the coming days as the virus surges. The jabs target a strain called KP.2, a descendant of […]
Voices for Vaccines offers free online course on handling conversations about vaccine hesitancy and establishing trust, even if you are not a healthcare professional – Voices for Vaccines (VFV) is offering Becoming Trusted Messengers, a free online course intended for anyone, including people who are not healthcare professionals, interested in supporting vaccine confidence in their community. This […]
New “Parents Guide to Childhood Immunizations” ORDER NOW! The “Parents Guide to Childhood Immunizations” is now available to order. The booklet offers parents an overview of vaccine-preventable diseases and outlines which vaccines should be administered to prevent various diseases. Parents will learn how to prepare for doctors’ visits that include vaccinations and what to expect […]
By Regan Olsson , Contributing Writer August 02, 2024 The excitement of going off to college is often filled with dreams of independence, new friends and endless opportunities. But amidst the packing, planning and farewells, there’s another essential step that many students and parents overlook – health preparedness. Before stepping onto your university or college campus, it’s […]