Network News — April 23, 2026
Coalition News, Top Stories, and Events
- The National Network of Immunization Coalitions highlights the Hawai‘i Immunization Coalition (HIC)
- Immunize Kansas shares HPV vaccine campaign during Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month
- Virtual: Immunize Wisconsin shares two upcoming webinars
- Virtual and in-person: Boost Oregon hosts webinar and full-day training for Spanish-speaking health workers and promotores in May
- In Person: The California Immunization Coalition (CIC) invites you to join the 2026 CIC Summit in Sacramento on June 3–4; CME credit offered; fee to register
Other News, Educational Opportunities, and Events
- NFID invites abstract submissions for its 2026 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research
- Virtual: NFID hosts webinar titled “Addressing the Resurgence of Measles” on April 21 at 12:30 p.m. (ET); CME credit offered
- Virtual: North Dakota State University Center for Immunization Research and Education hosts webinar titled “Who Decides the Vaccine Schedule, How Did We Get Here, and Where Are We Going?” on April 28 at 1:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
- Virtual: NFID hosts webinar titled “Closing the Gap: Strategies for Increasing HPV Vaccination Rates” on April 29 at 2:00 p.m. (ET); CME credit offered
- Virtual: Voices for Vaccines hosts webinar “Love Vaccinates” on May 4 at 8:00 p.m. (ET)
- Virtual: Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our News & Updates web content on May 13 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or May 14 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
- In-Person: Register for the 2026 National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit meeting on May 19–21 in Atlanta (open to NAIIS members only)
Resources
- Vaccinate Your Family will launch "#ForMyBaby" campaign on April 27th and encourages you to subscribe to its Vaccine Intelligence Report
- American Families for Vaccines and the International Vaccine Access Center share new Vaccine Policy Atlas
- CHOP’s Vaccine Education Center shares several resources
- Unity Consortium invites you to view three informative conversations about adolescent health and immunization
In the News
Announcements
Coalition News, Top Stories, and Events
The National Network of Immunization Coalitions highlights the Hawai‘i Immunization Coalition (HIC)
The Hawai‘i Immunization Coalition (HIC) is now a program of Hawai‘i Public Health Institute (HIPHI) and will debut its new website in June. The coalition is focused on ensuring all Hawai’i families are appropriately vaccinated across the lifespan against vaccine-preventable diseases.
June 23–25, HIPHI will host one of the largest gatherings of public health stakeholders in the Pacific. The conference theme, Navigating Change: Shaping the Future of Public Health, will provide insights into a rapidly evolving public health landscape marked by shifting federal priorities and funding cuts, while exploring pathways to advance the policies, systems, and environments that shape health. The keynote speaker, Katelyn Jetelina, PhD, MPH, founder and CEO of Your Local Epidemiologist, is a prominent public health communicator who translates ever-evolving science for the public and has reached over 500 million views across 133 countries. At the conference, HIC will participate in a roundtable to discuss its work and changes in Hawai’i’s vaccine and immunization landscape.
The coalition will also hold an in-person general meeting on June 23 to convene its broader network of members, providers, and allies, featuring a panel of vaccine experts, including members of its advisory committee, to lead discussions and strategize on future direction for the statewide coalition.
Beyond the conference, HIC’s work spans education, advocacy, and community engagement. The coalition assists in selecting the Hawai’i Immunization Champion, an annual award recognizing individuals who make a significant contribution to improving public health through their work in childhood immunization. HIC also leads the Vaccine Preventable Cancers Workgroup, provides biannual in-person community health education for providers, and works with the HIPHI policy team to engage local policymakers. Its student group, the Student Immunization Initiative (SII)—comprising students from undergraduate to PhD levels—focuses on outreach and education within the student community. HIC also partners with local universities and develops community educational materials for school-age children, for use in classrooms and at home.
Watch for the Hawai‘i Immunization Coalition’s website in the coming months, and make sure to follow the coalition’s progress on Instagram at @hubforhealth.
Back to TopImmunize Kansas shares HPV vaccine campaign during Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month
Immunize Kansas Coalition (IKC), in partnership with the Masonic Cancer Alliance (MCA), created a new campaign and toolkit for Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month in April to raise awareness of how the HPV vaccine can prevent 90% of cancers caused by HPV, including cancers of the head and neck. The campaign also coincides with the 20th anniversary of the HPV vaccine.
The campaign features a variety of graphics and messaging designed for easy sharing throughout April. The images highlight key data, the real impacts of HPV-related cancers, and the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness.
IKC asks that you include @immunizekscoalition and @masoniccanceralliance in your social media messaging.
The coalition also offers a free educational module, Shutting the Door on HPV Cancers, which increases awareness of head and neck cancers and highlights the critical role HPV vaccination plays in preventing HPV-related cancers.
CE credit is available upon completion of this module.
Back to TopVirtual: Immunize Wisconsin shares two upcoming webinars
Immunize Wisconsin (IMWI) is offering two free upcoming webinars:
- How We Know Vaccines Are Safe, at 1:00 p.m. (ET) on April 30, featuring Paul Hunter, MD, FAAFP
- “Business as Usual”: Reinforcing Wisconsin’s Commitment to Evidence-Based Vaccine Practices, at 1:00 p.m. (ET) on May 14, featuring Ryan Westergaard, MD, PhD
Register for webinars and view past recordings on IMWI’s Events web page, where slide decks and archived recordings are also available
Back to TopVirtual and in-person: Boost Oregon hosts webinar and full-day training for Spanish-speaking health workers and promotores in May
Boost Oregon will offer two free events for Spanish-speaking health workers and promotores, both made possible through the Oregon Health Authority Public Health Equity Grant.
First, a free webinar, Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy: Lessons from MI, will be held from 3:00–4:00 p.m. (ET) on May 6. Attendees will learn practical strategies to address vaccine ambivalence through motivational interviewing (MI), including evidence-based, empathetic communication tools to build trust, reduce resistance, and support informed decision-making. Through real-life examples and simple techniques, attendees will explore how to foster more collaborative and effective conversations with patients and families.
Additionally, a full-day motivational interviewing training in Spanish will be held from 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (PT) on May 11 in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Register for the in-person training.
Back to TopIn Person: The California Immunization Coalition (CIC) invites you to join the 2026 CIC Summit in Sacramento on June 3–4; CME credit offered; fee to register
The California Immunization Coalition (CIC) will host its 2026 CIC Summit on June 3–4 in Sacramento. The summit brings together public health professionals, clinicians, community partners, researchers, and advocates to work to strengthen immunization efforts across California and beyond. This year’s theme, “The Future of Immunization: Innovation, Trust, and Collaboration,” will explore strategies to strengthen vaccine confidence, improve communication around immunizations, and support disease-prevention efforts across the lifespan.
Through expert panels, workshops, and collaborative discussions, attendees will receive updates on vaccine-preventable diseases, California immunization programs, and emerging challenges in public health, and connect with colleagues working across healthcare, public health, pharmacy, and school health settings.
CME and CE credit will be available to attendees.
Visit the 2026 CIC Summit web page to register and learn more.
Back to TopOther News, Educational Opportunities, and Events
NFID invites abstract submissions for its 2026 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research
The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) will once again host the 2026 Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research (ACVR) this June 15–17, as a complimentary online event. This conference reaches hundreds of professionals around the world and facilitates the exchange of ideas across a broad range of disciplines, addressing challenges and breakthroughs in vaccinology.
NFID has opened its call for abstracts for the ACVR; they are reviewed on a rolling basis now through May 22. The conference brings together diverse disciplines involved in vaccine research, development, implementation, and real-world evaluation, and welcomes submissions from early-career researchers and seasoned scientists alike.
Abstracts will be considered for rapid-fire oral presentations during a scheduled oral abstract session. NFID is accepting submissions on topics:
- Combating antimicrobial resistance
- Implementation challenges and solutions
- Innovation in immunization
- Protecting high-risk populations
- Immunization disparities and health equity
- Vaccines against emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases
Registration is also open now for anyone who wishes to attend at www.nfid.org/acvr.
Back to TopVirtual: NFID hosts webinar titled “Addressing the Resurgence of Measles” on April 21 at 12:30 p.m. (ET); CME credit offered
NFID will host a webinar titled Addressing the Resurgence of Measles at 12:30 p.m. (ET) on April 21. The panel includes NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, MD; NFID Director Matthew M. Zahn, MD, pediatric infectious disease specialist at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), NFID Board of Directors; and Anna-Kathryn Burch, MD, associate professor of pediatric clinical medicine at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine.
Speakers will discuss current vaccine recommendations for measles and provide effective strategies to help increase vaccine uptake in the United States.
CME credit is available. There is no fee to participate in this activity, but preregistration is required.
NFID hosts monthly webinars to increase awareness of the importance of infectious disease prevention and treatment. CME, CNE, and CPE credits are available for select recordings. View archived NFID webinars.
Back to TopVirtual: North Dakota State University Center for Immunization Research and Education hosts webinar titled “Who Decides the Vaccine Schedule, How Did We Get Here, and Where Are We Going?” on April 28 at 1:00 p.m. (ET); CE credit offered
The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Center for Immunization Research and Education (CIRE) will host a webinar titled Who Decides the Vaccine Schedule, How Did We Get Here, and Where Are We Going? at 1:00 p.m. on April 28. During this webinar, chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases, Sean O’Leary, MD, MPH, University of Colorado School of Medicine, will discuss how vaccines are licensed, how recommendations developed in the United States, and how to confidently address common questions about routine immunizations.
This activity is approved for free continuing medical education credit and continuing pharmacy education credit.
Back to TopVirtual: NFID hosts webinar titled “Closing the Gap: Strategies for Increasing HPV Vaccination Rates” on April 29 at 2:00 p.m. (ET); CME credit offered
NFID will host a webinar titled Closing the Gap: Strategies for Increasing HPV Vaccination Rates at 2:00 p.m. (ET) on April 29. The panel includes NFID Medical Director Robert H. Hopkins, MD; Michelle D. Fiscus, MD, Association of Immunization Managers (AIM), and Robin S. O’Meara, MD, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
Speakers will discuss current HPV vaccine recommendations, vaccination accessibility and coverage, and communication strategies to increase vaccine confidence.
CME credit is available. There is no fee to participate in this activity, but preregistration is required.
NFID hosts monthly webinars to increase awareness of the importance of infectious disease prevention and treatment. CME, CNE, and CPE credits are available for select recordings. View archived NFID webinars.
Back to TopVirtual: Voices for Vaccines hosts webinar “Love Vaccinates” on May 4 at 8:00 p.m. (ET)
Voices for Vaccines (VFV) will host a webinar titled Love Vaccinates at 8:00 p.m. (ET) on May 4. As declining vaccination rates fuel increasing measles and other vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks across the nation, the webinar offers a timely conversation with faith leaders Monsignor Stuart Swetland, Bishop Donna Simon, and Pastor Carl Frazier on why vaccines are faith in action for their communities.
Back to TopVirtual: Register for Immunize.org Website Office Hours. Join a 30-minute discussion about our News & Updates web content on May 13 at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or May 14 at 12:00 p.m. (ET). Recorded sessions archived.
To learn simple tips and tricks for using the Immunize.org websites efficiently, please register for Immunize.org’s next set of Website Office Hours on Wednesday, May 13, at 4:00 p.m. (ET) or Thursday, May 14, at 12:00 p.m. (ET). The same content will be covered in both sessions.
Immunize.org will open each 30-minute session with a short, live demonstration on navigating its News & Updates website section. 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.
Back to TopIn-Person: Register for the 2026 National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit meeting on May 19–21 in Atlanta (open to NAIIS members only)
The National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit (NAIIS) has opened registration for its 2026 National Adult and Influenza Immunization Summit in-person meeting to be held May 19–21 at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia in Atlanta, Georgia. This year’s theme is “Adult Vaccination: Confronting Emerging Barriers and Risks.”
The NAIIS has reserved a block of rooms at an excellent rate for this year’s meeting. Following registration, you will have the opportunity to book a hotel at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia. The discounted rate will expire on April 24 and is consistent with the United States government per diem rate.
This meeting is an invitation-only event for NAIIS members and invited speakers. While registration is free, registration will be closed once the meeting registration reaches maximum capacity.
Register for the meeting. The meeting is near capacity so please register soon to confirm your place! The meeting registration password is required. If you are a NAIIS member and do not have it, please contact kayla.ohlde@immunize.org.
The Summit’s Immunization Excellence Awards will be presented at the awards luncheon on May 20. Nominations for the Excellence Awards closed on February 6.
Abstract submission for the poster session closed on March 20.
Back to TopResources
Vaccinate Your Family will launch "#ForMyBaby" campaign on April 27th and encourages you to subscribe to its Vaccine Intelligence Report
Starting April 27, Vaccinate Your Family (VYF) is launching its new bilingual “#ForMyBaby” campaign focused on infant and maternal immunization, running through Sunday, May 31. This month-long, story-centered initiative aims to help parents, caregivers, and families of babies and very young children access clear, engaging information about immunization, while also highlighting maternal immunization and the important role it plays in protecting babies from birth. From pregnancy through a child’s first year, the campaign emphasizes how timely immunization supports lifelong health. VYF will share updates, resources, and ways to help spread the word throughout the campaign.
VYF also publishes the weekly Vaccine Intelligence Report, an e-newsletter covering vaccine policy and research. Browse past issues at viraltruths.org, and follow @VaccinateYourFamily on social media for weekly policy update videos.
Back to TopAmerican Families for Vaccines and the International Vaccine Access Center share new Vaccine Policy Atlas
American Families for Vaccines (AFV) and the International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health recently released the Vaccine Policy Atlas, a policy resource for vaccine advocates in the 14 U.S. states where AFV has chapters. The atlas outlines how state vaccine laws align with federal immunization recommendations from the ACIP and CDC, enabling advocates, state lawmakers, and coalitions to identify how federal changes to vaccine recommendations might affect vaccine access or policies in their states.
As federal vaccine infrastructure remains uncertain, the Vaccine Policy Atlas helps state leaders understand their legal framework and evaluate whether additional clarity or reinforcement is needed to preserve access to vaccines.
View the Vaccine Policy Atlas.
Back to TopCHOP’s Vaccine Education Center shares several resources
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) Vaccine Education Center (VEC) has several new and updated resources to share.
A recording, slides, and Q&A document from the March Current Issues in Vaccines webinar are now available. In the webinar, Paul Offit, MD, director of the VEC, discussed recent federal changes to the childhood immunization schedule, with a particular focus on three vaccines moved to “shared clinical decision-making” recommendations: influenza, COVID-19, and rotavirus.
Free continuing education credits (CME, CEU, and CPE) are available.
View the webinar and materials.
VEC also recently updated its Q&A: RSV and Adults: What You Should Know. The sheet is available in English and Spanish. As with other VEC Q&A sheets, this resource can be photocopied or ordered for sharing with patients and families.
Additional updates from VEC include:
- The Locating the Latest Science-Based Vaccine Recommendations web page on the Vaccine Update website has been updated to include the American College of Physicians’ (ACP) RSV recommendations.
- The March 2026 issue of Parents PACK featured Dishing on the Number of Vaccine Doses, a deep dive into the factors behind vaccine dosing. The article is also available as a PDF.
- The Vaccine Dictionary on the Parents PACK website has been updated to include nearly 50 additional terms. Submit suggestions for the dictionary to the Parents PACK team. Free flyers can be ordered for easier sharing.
Unity Consortium invites you to view three informative conversations about adolescent health and immunization
The Unity Consortium (Unity) has released recordings from three conversations held during Adolescent Immunization Action Week (AIAW) that coalition members can share to keep the momentum going.
In the first, Who Influences Young People’s Health Choices? The New Conversations About Vaccines, moderator Chelsea Clinton, PhD, leads a discussion on building trust with parents and adolescents and supporting informed vaccine decision-making. Speakers include Elisabeth Marnik, PhD, of The Evidence Collective; Margot Savoy, MD, MPH, of the AAFP; and Jessica Steier, DrPH, PMP, of Unbiased Science.
The second, Speak Up for Your Health: A Conversation with Youth Vaccine Advocates, features pediatrician and communications expert Todd Wolynn, MD, MMM, alongside youth advocates who share personal experiences and practical advice for young people on communicating with healthcare providers.
Both conversations are available on Unity’s YouTube channel.
Additionally, a special AIAW episode of the FACTSinnated podcast, “Real Talk About Vaccines with Dr. Katelyn Jetelina,” features Katelyn Jetelina, PhD, MPH, founder and CEO of Your Local Epidemiologist, sharing tips for navigating today’s complex health information landscape. The episode is available on the FACTSinnated podcast or your preferred platform.
Back to TopIn the News
These recent articles feature coalition activities and other stories of interest
- NBC: Acting CDC Director Delayed Release of Study Showing Benefit of COVID Vaccines (4/10/26)
- New York Times: With New Charter, Kennedy Redesigns Vaccine Committee and May Sidestep Court Ruling (4/9/26)
- The Guardian: As RFK Jr Allies Hailed Mississippi’s Rollback of Strict School Vaccine Rules, Whooping Cough Surged and a Baby Died (4/9/26)
- UNLV.edu: UNLV School of Public Health Launches NVAX: Nevada’s Immunization Coalition (4/9/26)
- HealthBeat: Michigan Measles Outbreak Shows High Cost of Stopping Even a Small Number of Infections from Spreading (4/3/26)
- KBIA: Following the Closure of the Missouri Immunization Coalition, “I’m Very Fearful of the Vacuum of Information.” (1/15/26)
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 and ask 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.