Network News — June 12, 2025

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Webinar/Biennial Meeting

Register now! The 2025 National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships will be held October 15–17, 2025, at the Sheraton Keystone in Indianapolis, IN.

The 2025 National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships (NCICP) will be held October 15–17 at the Sheraton Keystone in Indianapolis, IN. The conference will focus on coalition building and sustainability.

The deadline for the immunization recognition awards nominations has been extended to July 15.

View the nomination form.

The abstract submission period is now closed.

Reserve a room.

Register for the conference.

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Other News, Educational Opportunities, and Events

Today! Virtual: Register for Immunize​.org's Website Office Hours. Ask questions and learn about its "News & Updates" web section today, June 12 at 12:00 p.m. (ET) and about the new Let’s Get Real website July 9 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) and July 10 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions are archived.

To learn simple tips and tricks for using Immunize​.org’s website efficiently, please register for Immunize​.org’s Website Office Hours. The June 12 session, beginning at 12:00 p.m. (ET), will open with a 45-minute, live demonstration on navigating the website’s News & Updates.

Register for the June 12 at 12:00 p.m. (ET) Immunize.org Website Office Hours.

July’s office hours will cover the Let’s Get Real website.

Register today for Immunize.org’s July Website Office Hours (content is the same for both):

The archive of previous Website Office Hours content is posted at Immunize​.org’s  “Webinars & Videos” page. These archived programs include Ask the Experts; Clinical Resources; Vaccine Information Statements (VISs); Affiliated Websites; Images, Webinars, Videos, & Social Media; Official Guidance; Publication Archives, Vaccine Timeline, & About Us; Travel Vaccines, Vaccine Confidence, & Addressing Concerns; and Vaccines A–Z.

See the Calendar of Events for future Immunize​.org Website Office Hours.

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Virtual: North Dakota State University hosts webinar titled “It Starts with Us: Why Healthcare Worker Immunization Matters” on June 16 at 1:00 p.m. (ET); CME credit available

North Dakota State University’s Center for Immunization Research and Education (CIRE) will host a webinar titled It Starts with Us: Why Healthcare Worker Immunization Matters, 1:00–2:00 p.m. (ET) on June 16. Paul Carson, MD, FACP, will describe the current CDC-recommended immunizations for healthcare workers (HCWs); explain the importance of HCW vaccination in reducing disease transmission, protecting vulnerable patients, and maintaining workforce health; and identify the potential benefits and challenges of implementing vaccine mandates for HCWs.

Register for the webinar.

CIRE offers free access to recordings of its monthly webinars on its website. Participants who watch the full recording and complete the pre- and post-training quizzes may earn free CME and maintenance of certification for each webinar. Learn more about CE opportunities.

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Virtual: AIM hosts three upcoming webinars: “Responding to Measles Outbreaks in Priority Populations Part II” on June 17 at 2:00 p.m. (ET), “Correlation and Causation: Understanding and Debunking Claims Linking Vaccines and Autism” on June 24 at 2:00 p.m. (ET), and “Utilizing Social Media to Promote Adolescent Immunization” on July 16 at 12:00 p.m. (ET)

The Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) is hosting three upcoming webinars:

Responding to Measles Outbreaks in Priority Populations Part II will be held at 2:00 p.m. (ET) on June 17. During this webinar, the speakers will discuss the measles response strategies in high-priority populations—Somali, Russian, and Ukrainian communities. Speakers will share examples and lessons learned from their experience addressing vaccine hesitancy in close-knit communities. This webinar will include 40 minutes of speaker presentations followed by a Q&A.

Correlation and Causation: Understanding and Debunking Claims Linking Vaccines and Autism will be held at 2:00 p.m. (ET) on June 24. Speaker Michelle Fiscus, MD, FAAP, chief medical officer, AIM, will give an overview of autism spectrum disorder and how the vaccine-autism claim emerged, gained traction, and why it remains persistent. Dr. Fiscus will summarize key studies that have debunked the claim and share practical communication tools that immunization programs and healthcare providers can use to engage families and communities in informed conversations about vaccines.

Utilizing Social Media to Promote Adolescent Immunization will be held at 12:00 p.m. (ET) on July 16. The webinar will address ongoing challenges in achieving high rates of routine adolescent vaccinations by offering innovative strategies for effectively communicating with and educating teens about immunization through social media. Speaker Taylor Lombard, researcher and medical student at Michigan State University, will present findings from her study on “The Role TikTok Plays in the Conversation about HPV Vaccination.” Rebekah Fenton, MD, MPH, adolescent medicine specialist and online health communicator, will share insights on how to effectively reach and educate adolescents with health information. Finally, Judy Klein, president, Unity Consortium (Unity), will share a recap of Adolescent Immunization Action Week 2025 and highlight other adolescent immunization resources from Unity.

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Virtual: Vaccinate Your Family invites everyone to join their monthly "Vaccination Collaborative" calls dedicated to strengthening vaccine confidence, showcasing partner initiatives, and providing timely updates on immunization efforts. The next call is on June 24 at 2:00 p.m. (ET).

Vaccinate Your Family (VYF) hosts monthly “Vaccination Collaborative” calls dedicated to strengthening vaccine confidence, showcasing partner initiatives, and providing timely updates on immunization efforts. These calls bring together a dynamic network of partners, advocates, and healthcare professionals committed to advancing public health through collaboration and shared learning.

The next call will take place at 2:00 p.m. (ET) on June 24.

Register to join the conversation.

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Save the date! In-person: 2025 AIM Leadership in Action Conference will be held December 9–11 in Palm Springs, CA.

Save the date! Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) will host its 2025 AIM Leadership in Action Conference on December 9–11 in Palm Springs, CA. The conference will feature leadership development and training, AIM awards, and networking events.

View the conference web page for the most up-to-date information about the conference, including a draft agenda, registration costs, and FAQs.

Registration and hotel booking will be available soon.

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Resources

CDC adds Spanish-language resources to its Be Ready for Measles toolkit page

In response to growing measles outbreaks involving a majority of U.S. states, CDC published a suite of resources for public health, healthcare professionals, and families in communities experiencing a measles outbreak. Resources include infographics for families, images to help clinic personnel identify cases, and a Be Ready for Measles communication toolkit.

CDC recently added measles outbreak communication resources in Spanish to the toolkit page.

View resources in Spanish.

Find all resources on the CDC Measles Cases and Outbreaks page.

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CDC offers free “2025 CDC Training for Vaccine-Preventable Disease Surveillance” for public health partners on the importance of surveillance for vaccine-preventable diseases; CME credit available

CDC is offering 2025 CDC Training for Vaccine-Preventable Disease Surveillance, a three-hour, two-part, web-based training for federal, state, tribal, local, and territorial public health partners. This training reviews the mechanisms and importance of public health surveillance for many viral and bacterial vaccine-preventable diseases. The two-part series consists of:

  • Surveillance for Viral Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: CDC and jurisdiction subject matter experts discuss public health surveillance for mumps, measles, rubella, rotavirus, varicella, and acute flaccid myelitis and polio. In addition, there is a discussion about surveillance needs at various levels of public health.
  • Surveillance for Bacterial Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: CDC and jurisdiction subject matter experts discuss public health surveillance for meningococcal diseases, invasive pneumococcal disease, Haemophilus influenza, tetanus, pertussis, and diphtheria. In addition, surveillance indicators for vaccine-preventable diseases are presented.

Continuing education credit (i.e., CEU, CME, CNE, and CPH) is available for the training. Participants can access CDC TRAIN and search for the course in the Course Catalog using WD4893 to view the course and receive continuing education credit.

View the training web page.

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National Foundation of Infectious Diseases presents its Infectious IDeas podcast that goes beyond the science to explore the personal stories behind the people doing the work

Infectious IDeas, a podcast series from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), goes beyond the science to explore the personal stories behind the people doing the work. Each episode features thought-provoking conversations with inspiring leaders and humble heroes making a powerful impact on public health. Through their experiences, the hosts uncover the human side of infectious disease prevention and treatment—all driven by a shared vision of healthier lives for all.

View the podcast web page.

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CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center shares Fast Facts on pertussis for healthcare providers and new Japanese translations of vaccine and vaccine-preventable disease Q&A sheets

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) Vaccine Education Center’s (VEC) newsletter for healthcare providers, Vaccine Update, offers Fast Facts, an article series with a focus on pertussis. A portion of the article appears below.

Approximately 35,000 cases were recorded during 2024, an increase from pre-pandemic levels in 2019, and a likely underestimate, as is often the case when it comes to pertussis. Because immunity to pertussis wanes after either vaccination or natural infection, this disease typically circulates at low levels. More recently, waning immunity has been compounded by decreases in vaccination rates, putting the most vulnerable—the youngest infants—at risk. In 2024, 10 deaths occurred; six of these were in infants younger than 1 year of age. In April 2025, Louisiana reported two deaths in infants in just six months’ time. 

View the article.

Additionally, CHOP’s VEC released 14 newly translated vaccine and vaccine-preventable disease Q&A sheets in Japanese. The Japanese translations can be found on VEC’s Vaccine- and Vaccine Safety-Related Q&A Sheets web page as well as on its Japanese Vaccine Informational Materials web page.

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Public Health Communications Collaborative shares new social media graphics: “Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism” in English and Spanish

The Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC) is offering Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism social media graphics and captions for public health communicators in English and Spanish. These shareable visuals explain where the myth originated, why it’s scientifically inaccurate, and reinforce the importance of routine childhood vaccinations. Designed for easy posting across platforms, the graphics help build trust with parents and caregivers by emphasizing the safety and effectiveness of vaccines. Help spread the truth that vaccines do not cause autism.

View the graphics and social media captions.

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American Academy of Pediatrics releases four free on-demand Red Book webinars focused on measles

The American Academy of Pediatrics released four free Red Book Online Webinars focused on measles, including:

  • Spotting a Threat: Measles in Immunocompromised Children
  • Infection Prevention & Control for Measles
  • The Use of Vitamin A in the Management of Measles
  • Identifying & Diagnosing Measles in the Pediatric Setting (two parts)

View the webinars.

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Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses shares immunization resources on its “Vaccinations Save Lives” web page

The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) offers maternal vaccination resources on its Vaccination Saves Lives web page. Resources include a call to action, educational resources, toolkits, and more.

View the resources.

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Announcements

Announcements from the National Network of Immunization Coalitions

The National Network of Immunization Coalitions reminds you of the important ways every coalition can plug into the power of our network:

  • Bookmark National Network of Immunization Coalitions’ Calendar of Events on its website, immunizationcoalitions.org, to learn about upcoming national, regional, state, and local conferences; workshops; and virtual educational opportunities.
  • Subscribe to IZ Express, the free weekly e-newsletter produced by Immunize.org, for immunization-related news, new and updated recommendations, educational materials, and educational opportunities.
  • Please visit the National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS, the “Summit” at www.izsummitpartners.org to check out the latest resources on operationalizing, and payment for, adult and influenza vaccines. If you are not a Summit partner, please sign on at: www.izsummitpartners.org/join-the-summit.
  • Urge your coalition members to sign up for IZ Coalitions Network News, the monthly e-newsletter for the National Network of Immunization Coalitions that features news of interest to immunization coalitions and nonprofit organizations. To subscribe, send a request to info@immunizationcoalitions.org asking to be included.
  • Be sure that your coalition is listed and information is up to date on the National Network of Immunization Coalitions website. To add your coalition or make updates, please email info@immunizationcoalitions.org.
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