Parents PACK Newsletter Archive
"Just the Vax" Trivia Corner
What was the first vaccine to prevent a known cause of cancer? Find out.
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.
Vaccine News & Notes — May 2025
Looking for info on measles? Wondering about the chance of a bird flu pandemic? Get answers to these questions 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.
Vaccine News & Notes — April 2025
Watch a new animation on how cells defend against foreign DNA, and find information about Adolescent Immunization Action Week.
Feature Article: Have You Wondered? Vaccine Schedule Edition
Do you have questions about the recommended vaccine schedule? Find answers to some common questions and get links to more information.
Vaccine News & Notes — March 2025
Find info about the latest cases of measles and a video by Dr. Paul Offit providing a generational perspective on vaccines.