Vaccine Update Newsletter Archive
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: 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.
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 — Vaccination Documentation: The Essentials You Can’t Skip
Find answers to four common questions about vaccination documentation.
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.