Network News — September 18, 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.

Reserve a room.

Register for the conference. Regular registration rate ends October 1.

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Coalition News, Top Stories, and Events

The National Network of Immunization Coalitions highlights Grandparents for Vaccines

Grandparents for Vaccines is a volunteer-run organization, formed in partnership with Voices for Vaccines, Nurses for America, and other organizations. It was formed to counter anti-vaccine sentiment by using the voices of grandparents to protect grandchildren. The organization is mobilizing the voices of the 67 million American grandparents who are standing up to make sure grandchildren do not suffer the deadly illnesses they experienced as children.

Grandparents for Vaccines was launched on Grandparents’ Day, September 7, with state leaders from around the nation organizing to share stories of grandparents from each state, which were heard on local news and amplified by social media.

The organization has formed groups across the nation to gather stories of what life was like before vaccines ended the deadly threats of polio, meningitis, whooping cough, and measles. It will share stories of siblings who died or were left impaired, parents who struggled with polio all their lives, and relatives who have died from vaccine-preventable diseases. It will share a vision of what America is plunging into and ask the nation to reverse course before it is too late. Grandchildren look to their grandparents to protect them, and Grandparents for Vaccines is taking up this call.

Grandparents for Vaccines will also be speaking directly to parents to change the conversation about vaccines and move parents toward getting their children vaccinated.

Although new, Grandparents for Vaccines is already being noticed for its call to action to protect grandchildren across America from vaccine-preventable diseases.

Find out more at www.grandparentsforvaccines.com, subscribing to Grandparents for Vaccines on YouTube, and by visiting the social media channels run by Physicians for a Health Democracy on Facebook and Blue Sky.

You can also Sign up for future communications from Grandparents for Vaccines.

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Immunize Kansas Coalition shares resources to help you get ready for flu season

To help you prepare for flu season, Immunize Kansas Coalition (IKC) has collected resources to help share how the flu vaccine helps prevent illness and protects against the flu’s worst symptoms. Resources include:

Use these tools in your outreach this flu season to help raise flu vaccination rates nationwide and protect communities from the flu.

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Virtual: Boost Oregon hosts webinar “Why Boost Oregon Matters Now: Trust in a Time of Misinformation” on September 23 at 2:30 p.m. (ET)

Boost Oregon is hosting a webinar titled, Why Boost Oregon Matters Now: Trust in a Time of Misinformation, at 2:30 p.m. (ET) on September 23, the first in its four-part webinar series on misinformation and building trust. In this opening session, Boost Oregon will discuss why its work is more critical than ever and how it addresses misinformation through culturally responsive motivational interviewing. By equipping providers and community leaders with proven tools for compassionate dialogue, Boost Oregon empowers families to make confident, science-based health decisions.

Register for the webinar.

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Other News, Educational Opportunities, and Events

Vaccinate Your Family shares its free, online Vaccination Community Learning Program covering the essentials of vaccine science, safety, communication, and access

Vaccinate Your Family (VYF) offers its VYF University’s flagship program, Vaccination Community Learning Program (VCLP), free online courses covering the essentials of vaccine science, safety, communication, and access. This program is designed for community health workers, healthcare providers, advocates, or anyone interested in protecting their community. VCLP courses include:

  • Vaccine basics and how vaccines work
  • Strategies to address misinformation
  • How to navigate vaccination barriers
  • Tips for talking with people about vaccines

Enroll in VCLP.

Additionally, VYF is in the process of expanding its VYF University courses for specific audiences:

  • Promotores/community health workers: will offer bilingual trainings with CEUs to build skills for community vaccine outreach
  • Advocates: will offer short, interactive courses for those championing vaccines in their communities
  • Healthcare providers: will offer practical modules to strengthen vaccine conversations and improve uptake in clinical settings
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Virtual: de Beaumont Foundation hosts webinar “Shared Challenges, Tailored Solutions: Recruitment and Retention in Public Health” on October 1 at 2:00 p.m. (ET)

The de Beaumont Foundation will host a webinar titled Shared Challenges, Tailored Solutions: Recruitment and Retention in Public Health at 2:00 p.m. (ET) on October 1. Using new Public Health Workforce Interests and Needs Survey (PH WINS) 2024 data as a starting point, this webinar will examine national workforce trends and illuminate the recruitment and retention issues that cut across professions while requiring nuanced solutions. A panel representing perspectives from key workforce groups will demonstrate how shared challenges require innovative approaches, illustrating how solutions can be tailored while addressing common underlying issues.

Register for the webinar.

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Virtual: Register for Immunize​.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about the Clinical Resources web section on October 8 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or October 9 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.

To learn simple tips and tricks for using our website efficiently, please register for our next set of Website Office Hours on Wednesday, October 8, at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or Thursday, October 9, at 12:00 p.m. (ET). The same content will be covered in both sessions.

We will open each 30-minute session with a short, live demonstration on navigating the popular Clinical Resources website section on Immunize​.org. You can submit questions when you register or live on Zoom during the session.

Register today for Immunize​.org 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.

Mark your calendar for future Immunize​.org Website Office Hours.

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In-Person: The 2025 NFID Awards Gala and Silent Auction will be held October 16 at 6:30 p.m. (ET) in Washington, D.C.; fee for tickets

The 2025 NFID Awards Gala and Silent Auction honors the inspirational public health heroes who have helped protect the lives of millions and celebrates the important work of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID). This inspiring black-tie gala serves as the premier annual fundraising event for NFID and will take place on October 16 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.

The 2025 awardees include:

  • Anne E. Goldfeld, MD: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Humanitarian Award
  • Rino Rappuoli, PhD: Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement
  • Patricia N. Whitley-Williams, MD: John P. Utz Leadership Award

Tickets are available for this event. More information can be found at www.nfid.org/2025Gala.

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Virtual: NFID hosts 2025 Clinical Vaccinology Course, November 17–19; fee to register (CE credit offered)

The NFID will hold its Clinical Vaccinology Course online November 17–19. This 3-day online course focuses on new developments and issues related to the use of vaccines. Expert faculty provide the latest information on vaccines, including updated recommendations for vaccinations across the lifespan, and innovative and practical strategies for ensuring timely and appropriate vaccination.

View event details.

Register for the online course ($700 fee).

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Resources

National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15; Immunize​.org’s Spanish language resources support your Spanish-speaking patients

National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain and elsewhere in the Americas.

Immunize​.org offers a variety of resources in Spanish, including translated resources for patients and healthcare personnel and Spanish-language VISs. Use the filter-by-language feature or go to our “Clinical Resources” page, open “Translations,” and simply select the Spanish language clinical resources or VIS link to see everything offered in Spanish.

In addition to Immunize.org resources, our newest website, LetsGetRealAboutVaccines.org, has a Spanish language version of the site (Hablemos En Serio) and all its resources.

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Association of Immunization Managers offers handout compiling a variety of useful influenza vaccination resources

The Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) posted Connecting the Dots: Influenza Vaccinations, a one-page resource guide designed to support influenza vaccination efforts. It conveniently lists several tools, helping users quickly access what they need. It is organized into three categories: health education, health communication, and program planning.

Connecting the Dots will be updated monthly.

To find up-to-date 2025–26 influenza vaccination resources from Immunize.org, see the Vaccines A–Z: Influenza web page.

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CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center shares vaccine resources including new posters, video series, podcast series, and websites

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) Vaccine Education Center (VEC) offers new and updated resources.

CHOP released two posters reminding viewers that “Vaccines Make Memories,” available in both English and Spanish featuring cherished family moments:

The CHOP VEC also offers its new VEC Vaccine Notes series, which relays vaccine information in both video and podcast formats for people on the go. Each episode is based on one of VEC’s Vaccines and Diseases web pages. Each describes the diseases vaccines prevent, the vaccines available, answers to common questions, and vaccination risks and benefits.

Season 1 will feature 10 episodes released weekly on Wednesdays through mid-November.

VEC Vaccine Notes is available on YouTube and can be listened to via podcast at: Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and PodChaser

The recently updated COVIDVaccineAnswers.org answers dozens of questions about COVID-19 disease and vaccines. The first question was updated to help people sort out how to get COVID-19 vaccines in the current environment.

The VEC also offers Locating the Latest Science-Based Vaccine Recommendations, a new page for healthcare providers. VEC will be gathering the statements from different organizations related to vaccine recommendations, as well as information from the Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP) effort. Contact the VEC if you are aware of statements not included on this web page.

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The Autism Society, Immunize.org, and Vaccinate Your Family release “The Facts About Autism and Vaccines” infographic; Autism Science Foundation releases podcast and statement in response to HHS announcement

The Autism Society, Immunize.org, and Vaccinate Your Family partnered to create an infographic titled The Facts About Autism and Vaccines. This resource provides simple facts about common myths and misconceptions. This valuable tool emphasizes the scientific research showing no link between vaccines and autism. As the topic of vaccines and autism resurfaces widely online and in clinical offices in response to comments made by the HHS Secretary, this resource can help reassure and support families with facts.

View the infographic.

In addition, the Autism Science Foundation (ASF) released a statement responding to the recent HHS announcement regarding autism. Its statement emphasizes the complexity of autism’s causes and the importance of evidence-based guidance. ASF also discussed this topic on their latest podcast episode, Let’s Talk Tylenol.

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Hepatitis B Foundation shares media toolkit to combat misinformation about the birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine

To emphasize the critical importance of the hepatitis B birth dose for newborns, the Hepatitis B Foundation created a comprehensive media toolkit. This resource includes fact sheets, ready-to-use social media messages, and other materials to help you and your organization share accurate, consistent information about protecting infants from hepatitis B. As the ACIP weighs discontinuing the longstanding, successful routine HepB birth-dose program, use these resources to champion the value of hepatitis B prevention for all infants.

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American Society for Meningitis Prevention shares World Meningitis Day resources and meningitis awareness video aimed at college students

In honor of World Meningitis Day (WMD) on October 5, the American Society for Meningitis Prevention invites you to visit its World Meningitis Day web page. Hit the road with the American Society for Meningitis Prevention’s limited edition bumper sticker and be featured in its virtual WMD road trip. Additional ways to get involved include streaming “Anthems for Action,” its advocate-curated empowerment road trip playlist, and sharing the new graphics on your social media channels.

The American Society for Meningitis Prevention also created a short, free video designed to raise awareness and help college students stay safe. Share the video with your networks—especially student health professionals, campus leaders, and others who work directly with students.

If you’d like a copy of the video file or to obtain a vertical version of the video for social media, please contact info@meningitisprevention.org.

View the video.

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Public Health Communications Collaborative shares resources for communicating during times of uncertainty

The Public Health Communications Collaborative (PHCC) is offering public health messaging resources you can use to prepare for accurate, timely, and empathetic communications. Resources include:

Please reach out to PHCC with any valuable communications resources at info@publichealthcollaborative.org.

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Common Health Coalition launches fall respiratory virus season resources, including scenario planning toolkits for payers and providers

The Common Health Coalition launched its fall respiratory season resources to bring together payers, providers, health systems, and public health leaders to prepare for the upcoming respiratory season. Additionally, resources are available for coalition members and organizations to help take action at the intersection of health care and public health. Resources will be added throughout the season.

See vaccine resources for coalition members.

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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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