Vaccine Update Newsletter Archive
From the Media: FDA and CDC Recommend Pause in Use of Live-Attenuated Chikungunya Vaccine in Adults 60 and Older
Find out about a May 2025 pause in use of live-attenuated chikungunya virus vaccine in adults 60 years and older.
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!
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."
VEC Announcements
Check out updated webpages and new publications and videos to stay current.
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 — 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.