Top Stories
- “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
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Featured Resources
Notable Publications
- “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
Upcoming Events
- 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.