Parents PACK Newsletter Archive
Vaccine News & Notes — October 2024
Find info about influenza deaths in children during the 2023-24 season and check out new RSV Q&A sheets.
Dr. Handy’s Corner: Why Are Certain Vaccines Mandated for School?
Watch as Dr. Handy discusses the history of vaccine mandates and the role they play in keeping children healthy today.
Feature Article: What’s in Vaccines and Why?
Find resources related to vaccine ingredients. Plus, get tools to help evaluate information about this and other science-based topics.
Vaccine News & Notes — September 2024
Check out our redesigned websites; learn about a new book to help families navigate vaccine decisions; and see updates related to RSV vaccine use in adults.
Dr. Handy’s Corner: Why Should Kids Get the Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccines If the Diseases Aren’t That Serious?
Dr. Lori Handy recounts a family’s experience with influenza. She also describes the symptoms of influenza and COVID-19 and talks about the importance of getting children vaccinated.
Feature Article: People Are Asking, “Should I Get a COVID-19 Vaccine This Fall?”
Get information about four aspects of COVID-19 and the vaccine to consider when deciding about getting booster doses.
Dr. Handy’s Corner: If I Received the Whooping Cough Vaccine During Pregnancy, Should I Delay the DTaP Vaccine for My Infant?
Dr. Lori Handy explains why the Tdap vaccine is recommended between 27 and 36 weeks of pregnancy and whether it can interfere with an infant’s response to DTaP vaccine.
Vaccine News & Notes — August 2024
See our updated MMR infographic and check out the findings of a Pew Research study that examined the safety of tattoo ink and permanent makeup.
Feature Article: Update on Long COVID
See a summary of our understanding of long COVID based on an extensive review of the scientific literature.
Vaccine News & Notes — July 2024
Watch our new videos about H5N1, COVID-19 boosters, and the SARS-CoV-2 lab leak theory. Also, check out our new pneumococcal infographic, updated Q&As, and free newsletters.