Vaccine Update Newsletter: June 2025
Technically Speaking: 75 Years of Placebo-Controlled Vaccine Testing in the U.S.
Check out an interview with Dr. Gräbenstein, a pharmacist who specializes in vaccines. Drs. Gräbenstein and Humiston discussed placebo-controlled vaccine trials.
News & Views — Shared Clinical Decision-Making: What It Is and Why It Matters
Find out about the history of shared clinical decision-making (SCDM) recommendations and their intended use in clinical practice.
On the Bookshelf — “Stuck: How Vaccine Rumors Start—and Why They Won’t Go Away”
Read about Heidi Larson’s perspectives on the roots of vaccine hesitancy and what is needed to rebuild vaccine confidence in her book, "Stuck."
In the Journals: Do We Need More Placebo-Controlled Trials for COVID-19 Vaccines?
Read Dr. Offit’s interpretation of retrospective studies of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness.
Vaccine Resources: Infographics, Toolkits, Webinars, and the Vaccine Integrity Project
Check out resources to support conversations about whooping cough and measles. Take a crash course in podcasting, and more!