Vaccine Update Newsletter Archive
From the Media — FluView: Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report
Review data from the 2024-25 influenza season, and find out more about FluView, the CDC’s comprehensive influenza surveillance system.
VEC Announcements
Check out the VEC’s array of Q&As and which are available in languages other than English and Spanish. Also, find out about this year’s student essay contest winners and where to read (or hear) their essays.
News & Views — Pertussis (Whooping Cough): “Fast Facts” for Healthcare Providers
Find key facts about pertussis, when to test and treat for it, and how to care for close contacts.
On the bookshelf: "Why Trust Science?"
Explore how historian Naomi Oreskes makes the case for trusting science in her aptly named book, “Why Trust Science?”.
In the Journals: Impact of a Maternal RSV Vaccine and Monoclonal Antibody on RSV Hospitalization Rates Among Infants and Young Children
Find out about the impact of maternal vaccination and monoclonal antibody immunization on the prevention of RSV in infants.
Vaccine Resources: Maternal Vaccination Resources and New Film, “The Plea”
Check out two resources on maternal vaccination and learn about a new film, "The Plea."
Technically Speaking: FluMist at Home
Find out about the new at-home option for influenza vaccination during the 2025-2026 season.
News & Views — Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib): Fast Facts for Healthcare Providers
Find key facts about Hib, when to test and treat for it, and how to care for close contacts.
On The Bookshelf — "Crisis Averted: The Hidden Science of Fighting Outbreaks" by Caitlin Rivers
Learn about Caitlin Rivers’ first book, which helps readers understand how public health works, why it matters, and where it could be improved.
In the Journals: The Growing Threat of Mpox
Read about a paper that describes the threat of mpox.