Parents PACK Newsletter Archive
"Just the Vax" Trivia Corner
What virus can occur in both humans and chimpanzees? Find out.
Feature Article: New Video and Podcast Series — Get Info and a Sneak Peek
Get vaccine info while on the go with “VEC Vaccine Notes.” This new series will offer information from our webpages in video and podcast formats.
Vaccine News & Notes — September 2025
Find recent data on vaccine coverage among teens, resources on how to assess the quality of scientific info, and a new tool that evaluates the effects of cuts to NIH grants on U.S. counties.
Vaccine News & Notes — August 2025
Read about diphtheria cases in Europe and hear why children get so many vaccines.
Feature Article: What’s Your Best Memory?
Explore the relationship between vaccines and memories.
Feature Article: 9,000 Reasons for Routine Childhood Hepatitis B Vaccination
Find out why the birth dose hepatitis B vaccine recommendation is important and see how many other countries also recommend this approach for protecting their citizens from hepatitis B.
Vaccine News & Notes — July 2025
Find info about thimerosal in influenza vaccines and get an update on the U.S. measles outbreaks.
Feature Article: What We Know and How We Feel — Can You Recognize the Difference? Try It!
Read why it’s important to separate knowledge-based statements from feelings-based ones. Learn about considerations related to misinformation, and see if you can tell the difference between knowledge, feelings and misinformation in the “Try it” section of the article.
Vaccine News & Notes — June 2025
Find out if children should get vaccinated early during a measles outbreak; hear or read the 2025 Hilleman winning essays; find info about recent changes to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and more.
Feature Article: Is Moderna Making Another Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine?
The short answer is no, but confusion stemming from the April ACIP's meeting left some concerned. Let’s take a closer look.