Visit the Vaccine Resources Page! – THE VACCINE MOM
Check out The Vaccine Mom’s favorite resources on the new Vaccine Resources web page! The collection will continue to grow as new resources are made available from trusted organizations. The …
From Data to Decisions: A 2025 Update on Fall/Winter Immunizations
The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy () at the University of Minnesota hosted a webinar on August 19, 2025, to update the public on the best evidence and …
The Public Health Emergency is Ending, but COVID Remains a Threat
The Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration is ending on May 11, but COVID remains a threat. The PHE was first declared in 2020 in response to the spread of COVID-19 …
Why Vaccines Still Matter in Older Adulthood
Image created with AI There’s a quiet misconception that vaccines belong to childhood: doctor visits, school forms, check-the-boxes. But the reality is that vaccines remain just as relevant in older …
RFK Jr. cancels $500 million in funding for vaccine development – National
The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines that are being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Robert …
Talking Points for the June 25–26, 2025, ACIP Meeting – THE VACCINE MOM
Background The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is the CDC’s committee of experts that develops recommendations on the use of vaccines in the United States. They hold three regular …
From Rubella to Rabies: Lessons from Dr. Stanley Plotkin’s Lifelong Vaccine Quest
Stanley Plotkin, one of the most influential figures in vaccine science, recently sat down with the hosts of “” to discuss his life, career, and thoughts on the current state …
Trust in elections rises after ‘inoculations’ meant to preempt false fraud claims
New U.S.-Brazil study points to ways of countering election misinformation, political scientists say
River turbulence can push toxic pollutants into the air
Toxic pollutants from a Southern California river are infiltrating the air. Polluted water surging along a turbulent section of the Tijuana River in San Diego can release toxic gases, including …
How long can one RSV shot protect seniors? Study shows surprising two-year shield
One shot of an RSV vaccine protects adults ages 60 or older from RSV-associated hospitalization and critical illness during two consecutive RSV seasons, according to a study published in JAMA on …