Vaccine Update Newsletter: August 2026
News & Views — RSV Prevention: Where Are We Now?
Find data and suggested responses for patients and families related to common questions about RSV in the fall of 2026.
VEC Announcements
Check out our new “on-the-go” resources that offer short info about vaccines and the diseases they prevent in English and Spanish.
On the Bookshelf — "The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians"
Find out about the 13th edition of "The Vaccine Handbook: A Practical Guide for Clinicians." This guide is more commonly referred to as “The Purple Book.”
In the Journals: “A Regional Measles Outbreak — South Carolina, 2025–2026”
Review details related to the 2025–2026 measles outbreak in South Carolina.
From the Media: Ongoing Studies of Ebola Vaccines
Find out about vaccine development during the Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak.
Vaccine Resources: New Vaccinator Materials, Hep B Webinar, and the Vaccine Implementation Project
Check out resources for new vaccinators, a webinar about hep B, and info about the “Vaccine Implementation Project,” offered by the Association of Immunization Managers.
Technically Speaking: Locating Fall Respiratory Viral Season Vaccine Recommendations
Find out more about how fall 2026–2027 respiratory viral season recommendations are being made, and see where to access the details.