Top Stories
- “Effectiveness of Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine in Children Aged 6 Months–6 Years During a Statewide Pertussis Outbreak—Alaska, May–November 2024” published in MMWR
- Immunize.org reviews and updates Ask the Experts web section on influenza
- Immunize.org updates two resources on diluents and route of administration
- Immunize.org updates “When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations?” resource
- Immunize.org updates two MenACWY resources for clinicians with updated MenQuadfi age indication
- World Polio Day is October 24; help bring us one step closer to a polio-free world
- Respiratory diseases: Influenza continues its early rise nationwide. Colorado reports first child influenza-associated death of the season.
- Measles 2026: Sharp increase in cases, as Johns Hopkins University reports 4,603 confirmed cases; Pennsylvania reports its sixth measles-associated death
- “Does Someone Who Has Had Tetanus Illness Need Tetanus Vaccination?” New in the Ask the Experts Video Series on YouTube.
- “A trusted source of clarity, honesty, and insight”: Immunize.org remembers respected infectious-disease journalist Helen Branswell
- Vaccines in the news
Immunize.org Website and Clinical Resources
Featured Resources
- NFID launches Measles Collaborative website to help clinicians respond to ongoing outbreaks
- CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center releases new video on severe and lesser-known measles outcomes
- From the Immunize.org shop! Laminated VIS QR code tables deliver CDC VISs directly to your patients’ smartphones (Spanish translation available).
Notable Publications
- “Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Before Pregnancy and Pregnancy Outcomes: Nationwide, Population Based Case-Control Study” published in British Medical Journal
- “Real-World Evidence on Maternal RSV Vaccination Uptake, Effectiveness, and Safety: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” published in Lancet Regional Health Europe
Upcoming Events
- Virtual: ScienceKind hosts webinar titled “Measles in Pennsylvania: How Did We Get Here?” with Dr. Paul Offit on October 29 at 12:30 p.m. (ET)
- Virtual: North Dakota State University Center for Immunization Research and Education hosts webinar titled “Connecting Care and Prevention: The Nurse’s Role in Immunization” on November 5 at 1:00 p.m. (ET); CME and CPE credit offered
- Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about the VIS web section on November 11 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or November 12 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.