Top Stories
- Measles cases reported in 19 states; vaccination is the only way to prevent measles
- CDC releases checklist for public health officials to prepare for measles cases and outbreaks
- Immunize.org overhauls and renames clinical resource “Vaccine Storage Quick Reference”
- Next week, April 7–11, is Adolescent Immunization Action Week. Unity Consortium offers toolkit to help you in your outreach efforts.
- Influenza continues to decline across the nation but is still active; CDC reports 159 children have died so far
- “What Is the Upper Limit of Gestational Age for Abrysvo RSV Vaccine in Pregnancy?” Watch the 1-minute answer, part of the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- IZ Express is committed to keeping our 52,000+ readers up to date on evidence-based vaccine information each week; encourage all vaccination providers to subscribe
- Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
- Spotlight on the website: learn about notable vaccination milestones with the Vaccine History Timeline
- Recap: Immunize.org updates Spanish translations of popular handouts, reflecting new pneumococcal recommendation for adults age 50 years and older
- Recap: Immunize.org posts 17 updated translations of its handout “Immunizations for Babies: A Guide for Parents”
- Recap: Immunize.org updates new CDC web links in “Suggestions to Improve Your Immunization Services” and “Screening Checklist for Contraindications to HPV, MenACWY, MenB, and Tdap Vaccines for Teens”
- Recap: Immunize.org adds GSK’s new MenABCWY vaccine to “Vaccines with Diluents: How to Use Them”
- Summary: Immunize.org updated these clinical resources in February and March
Vaccine Information Statements
Featured Resources
- Vaccinate Your Family releases its “2025 State of the ImmUnion Report”
- Medscape offers CDC educational activity highlighting the health and economic benefits of childhood vaccinations in the United States; CE credit available
- Nominate a champion! Association of Immunization Managers accepting nominations for Immunization Champions.
- While supplies last, order laminated 2025 U.S. immunization schedule booklets from Immunize.org
- 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
Upcoming Events
- Today! Virtual: Alliance for a Healthier Generation hosts webinar titled “Vaccines for School Attendance: How to Talk So Parents Will Listen” on April 2 at 2:00 p.m. (ET).
- Virtual: The Task Force for Global Health’s Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination hosts a two-part webinar series titled Eliminating Hepatitis B from Day One: The Power of Hepatitis B Birth Dose Vaccination on April 7 at 1:00 p.m. (ET) and April 8 at 11:00 a.m. (ET)
- Virtual: Register for the next Immunize.org Website Office Hours on April 9 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or April 10 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Ask your website questions and learn about our publication archives and vaccine timeline. Previously recorded sessions available online.
- Virtual: Watch rescheduled April 15–16 ACIP meeting with discussion of several vaccine recommendations, including MenABCWY, RSV, and chikungunya