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Are you new to vaccination practice? Immunize.org recently launched Getting Started: For the New Vaccinator, containing simplified resources to help new vaccinators develop essential skills, build confidence, and ensure successful vaccine delivery.
The six topic areas cover vaccines, diseases they prevent, who to vaccinate and when, managing adverse events, patient education and communication, and vaccine storage and handling.
By supporting safe, effective, and confident immunization practice, Getting Started: For the New Vaccinator is a practical resource for those just beginning their vaccination career or training new staff.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of on-time routine vaccination to protect people of all ages against vaccine-preventable diseases. This year, NIAM serves as a key resource to promote reliable, evidence-based information about the importance of staying current with routine immunizations.
Voices for Vaccines provides credible information for families, from families. The Voices for Vaccines' (VFV) NIAM web page includes key messages and social media content to grab the public's attention on immunizations. You will find a weekly posting schedule with customizable social media templates, graphics, videos, and tips for engaging the audience. Share these messages and resources using the hashtags #NIAM26 and #AskForVax.
During NIAM, remind your patients to schedule appointments to get up to date on annual exams and vaccines. Healthcare providers remain the most trusted source of vaccine information for both parents and patients.
Continuing education (CE) certification for CDC’s Pink Book Web on Demand officially expired on July 1, 2026. The modules are now being archived as efforts shift toward enhancing the usability, functionality, and content of the more widely used You Call the Shots (YCTS) course series—which will continue to offer CE credits.
We appreciate the time, expertise, and contributions that made the Pink Book series a valuable resource over the years. Updates on refreshed YCTS modules will be shared as they become available.
Have questions or suggestions? Reach out to IZLearn@cdc.gov.
Presenter:
Paul Offit, MD
Director, Vaccine Education Center
Attending Physician, Division of Infectious Diseases, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Professor of Pediatrics and Maurice Hilleman Professor of Vaccinology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Date and Time: Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, noon - 1 p.m. ET
Location: Webinar
Topic: Who Can We Trust for Vaccine Information?
Register.
Most vaccines available through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Vaccines for Adults (VFA) programs are shipped by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) centralized distributor, McKesson. Some vaccines, including varicella, MMRV, and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines, are shipped directly from the manufacturer.
CDC is conducting an additional verification process to ensure deliveries are completed in accordance with CDC’s vaccine contract. As a part of this process, CDC will randomly select providers who recently received direct ship orders to verify the vaccine quantity and product was accurate. CDC staff members will make two telephone attempts followed by an email.
Please ensure that staff responsible for your facility’s VFC and/or VFA program, as well as front office staff, are aware that they may receive a call from CDC to verify a recent vaccine order.
Managing Post-TB Lung Health July 16, 2026 at noon CST.
Diagnosis and Management of Non–Kaposi Sarcoma Dermatologic Conditions in People With HIV July 28, 2026 at noon CST
Mental Health and HIV: Part 2 July 29, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CST
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