The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) has launched the third and final video of its newest animated video series for parents, “How Vaccines Work.” In these…
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released a new health care provider resource, Strategies for Integrating Immunizations into Routine Obstetric-Gynecologic Care. The tip sheet offers suggestions for ob-gyns, other health care providers, and…
HPV Prevention Week is a one-week series of free webinars, social media campaigns, local events and more – including outreach to the general public through activities at the Raw Science Film Festival – to promote…
Satellite, temporary, and off-site vaccination clinics play an important role in improving vaccination coverage rates and providing vaccines to hard-to-reach populations. To address the unique challenges of hosting clinics in these settings, the National Adult…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just announced the winners of the 2018 HPV Vaccine Is Cancer Prevention Champion Award for outstanding efforts to protect adolescents from cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). The…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published an MMWR on early-season influenza activity in the United States from September 30- December 1, 2018. Influenza activity in the United States was low during October…
Last year, we saw striking drops in flu vaccination coverage. We need everyone to help Fight Flu and know that a strong recommendation from a health care professional makes a difference! In recognition of National Influenza…
While vaccines to prevent Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection have proven to be extremely effective both in protecting against HPV, as well as reducing the risk of cervical cancer caused by HPV strains, acceptance of this…
National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is an annual awareness week held each December to highlight the importance of annual influenza (flu) vaccination. During NIVW 2018, scheduled for December 2-8, 2018, the National Foundation for Infectious…
Today, the American College of Physicians (ACP) launched its Adult Immunization Resource Hub as part of the I Raise the Rates Initiative, which provides important resources as well as vaccine information to help physicians increase adult immunization in…