Vaccine Booster Newsletter

August 1, 2025 - News, Campaigns, Upcoming Webinars

2025 CA HPV Vaccine Week Campaign Guide & Social Media Toolkit

California HPV Vaccine Week 2025 is next week! This annual statewide observance takes place the first full week of August and highlights the importance of HPV vaccination as cancer prevention. This year, CA HPV Vaccine Week is August 3-9, 2025. The focus is on encouraging HPV vaccination for children ages 9-12, with a goal of protecting more California youth from HPV-related cancers.

This year they have created a revised campaign guide with updated and new ready-to-use messaging and social media assets. Additionally, we are pleased to promote the upcoming webinar The Power of Starting HPV Vaccination at Age 9  on Thursday, August 7th.

The Power of Starting HPV Vaccination at Age 9

Thursday, August 7 at 12:00 PM (PT)

The California HPV Vaccine Roundtable is hosting 'The Power of Starting HPV Vaccination at Age 9', during CA HPV Vaccine Week (August 7th at 12-1pm PST). This virtual session will highlight the latest evidence supporting the routine recommendation of HPV vaccination starting at age 9 as well as real-life success stories from health systems that have made this change. 

Featured Speakers include:

August Is National

Immunization Awareness Month

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is observed every August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. It's a time to promote the benefits of vaccines in preventing serious and potentially deadly diseases. 

Our thanks to Voices for Vaccines for creating a ready to customize kit for NIAM with messages and tips for engagement on social media. Check it out and be sure to tag @Voices4Vaccines and @immunizeca and others in your posts so we can share your successes and acknowledge our strong partnerships.

 Campaign here - NIAM

For ready to go graphics and messages click on the button below:

#NIAM2025 #VaccinesSaveLives #DontWaitVaccinate #IVax2Protect

Vaccine Integrity Project

Announcement from the VIP on Thursday, July 31:

"The Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP) issued its final report summarizing its findings from the exploratory phase, focused on what is needed to ensure the integrity of the U.S. vaccine system, including vaccine evaluations and clinical guidelines based on rigorous and timely reviews."

Report here:

Securing the Foundation: Stakeholder Insights and Strategies for Maintaining a Strong Vaccine Infrastructure Across the US Report from the Vaccine Integrity Project

"Now, Vaccine Integrity Project is moving into its planning phase and focusing on actions that stemmed from its earlier work:

1. Implementing a rapid response accountability effort. 
2. Developing and disseminating the evidence base for immunization recommendations and clinical consideration. 
3. Fostering continued collaboration and visibility.

Background:

The Vaccine Integrity Project was formed to promote the continued grounding of immunization policies and programs in the best available science and focused on optimizing protection of individuals, families, and communities against vaccine-preventable diseases. 

In related news:

NEJM Article - The Path Forward for Vaccine Policy in the United States - Authored by former members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices  (may need to register)

Link here - https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMsb2509134

AP Article - Ousted vaccine panel members say rigorous science is being abandoned - Link here.

Save The Date

Strengthening Immunization Efforts - Women Infants and Children (WIC) Program in California

Aug 28, 2025 12:00 PM Pacific

Registration Information Here

• ShotByShot’s new tutorial video, helping newcomers understand how easy it is to view and download stories free of charge. Thank you to Summer intern Riley Hagerman for spearheading this effort!

• Teddy’s Pneumonia Story: Meet new courageous ShotByShot contributor, Teddy. Teddy started to cough around Thanksgiving, by mid-January his continuing cough finds him in the hospital facing a life-threatening bacterial pneumonia infection. He reflects on how he previously never considered prevention and how this experience has changed his outlook. 

Please take a moment to thank Teddy by sharing his story with your networks.

We're honored to share this story further—with your help! 

Upcoming Webinars from CIC Partners

From the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID)

Communication Strategies to Build Trust and Address Misinformation

August 6, 2025

2:00 pm ET

Join the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) and the Coalition for Trust in Health & Science to discuss the importance of effective communication strategies in building trust and addressing misinformation about vaccine-preventable diseases. Speakers will share practical strategies to build trust with patients and caregivers and promote evidence-based care.  

NFID Medical Director Robert (Bob) H. Hopkins, Jr., MD, will moderate the discussion with Erin O’Malley, Executive Director, Coalition for Trust in Health & Science, and NFID Director Jean-Venable (Kelly) R. Goode, PharmD, Professor and Director of the Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program at Virginia Commonwealth University. 

From the New Jersey Immunization Network:

Vaccines, Voices, and Validity:

Confronting Misinformation and Supporting the Autism Community with Compassion and Clarity

August 12, 2025

12:00pm-1:00pm ET

Join the New Jersey Immunization Network for an important webinar focused on addressing misinformation surrounding vaccines and autism and supporting the Autism community in clinical settings. Featuring Dr. Peter Hotez and Danielle Hall (Autism Society of America), this session will explain the genetic basis of autism and its interaction with environmental factors during early pregnancy, explore the rise of antivaccine activism, clarify misconceptions around autism and vaccines, and offer practical strategies to build trust and improve care for autistic patients. For more information: immunizenj.org

A reminder that the American Academy of Pediatrics has been involved in the development of the Recommended Immunization Schedule, since the very beginning. Following this schedule gives children the best protection from diseases. If you or your clients have questions about vaccines, don't hesitate to ask your pediatrician or other health care professional. Learn more at HealthChildren.org

Immunizations: The Crossroads of

Public Health and Wellness for All

Today - Last Day for Early Registration!

The 2025 National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships is October 15 – 17, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Conference website here.

The National Conference for Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships (NCICP) is the only national conference solely dedicated to collaboration and partnership as a way to improve immunization uptake, educate our communities, and prevent the spread of disease. The conference is an engine to improve immunizations and public health issues by sharing successful strategies that strengthen the work our coalitions and partnerships accomplish together.

Though early registration ends August 1, 2025, registration will continue through October 2. Hope to see you in Indianapolis!

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