Vaccines and vaccine hesitancy

Below, you can find a timeline of some of the most pertinent news surrounding vaccines, vaccine policy, and vaccine hesitancy in our nation today.

Stay up to date

Keep current on vaccine-related news so you can quickly spot misinformation and discuss recent developments with patients and colleagues.

COVID-19 and Routine Vaccination Mandates

HHS: Measles Outbreak in West Texas NYT: Unvaccinated New Mexico Resident Dies of Suspected Measles NYT: Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas Outbreak NYT: F.D.A. Cancels Meeting of Vaccine Experts Scheduled to Advise on Flu Shots NBC: In September 2025, Measles outbreak growing in parts of Arizona and Utah, health officials say

Vaccine and Biotechnology Development

NYT: H.H.S. Scraps Studies of Vaccines and Treatments for Future Pandemics CNN: Health vaccine grants cancelled

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Recommendations

HHS Press Release on ACIP COVID-19 Recommendations CDC: Overview of COVID-19 Vaccines and Vaccination (New Recommendations) Upcoming December 2025 ACIP Meeting AP: Kennedy’s vaccine advisers change COVID shot guidance, calling them an individual choice NYT: Kennedy’s Vaccine Panel Votes to Limit Access to Covid Shots ACP Information Hub: Unpacking Consequential Discussions at ACIP Meeting on September 18 and 19, 2025

Vaccine Safety Concerns + Misinformation

NBC: With RFK Jr. behind him, Trump pushes unproven link between Tylenol and autism Reuters: Trump links autism to Tylenol and vaccines, claims not backed by science AP: Trump makes unfounded claims about Tylenol and repeats discredited link between vaccines and autism

Educate yourself

Dive deeper into the scientific literature on vaccines and vaccine hesitancy so you can have confident, evidence-based conversations.

What Do Patients and Communities Think About Vaccines?

AP: What polls show about Americans’ views on childhood vaccine mandates Harvard T.H. Chan SPH: Poll: Amid multi-state measles outbreak, 79% of Americans support routine childhood vaccine requirements Gallup: Far Fewer in U.S. Regard Childhood Vaccinations as Important The Hill: Parents still support vaccine mandates for measles, polio: Survey The Hill: 1 in 6 parents reject vaccine recommendations: Poll

Measles Clinical Features and Diagnosis

CDC: Measles Symptoms and Complications

Vaccine Safety and Efficacy

WEBINAR: Vaccines: Decision Making Amid Conflicting Recommendations from the ACP

CIDRAP Fall Immunization Infographic preview

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Optional deeper dive

Pain Management During Pregnancy

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Take action

Explore advocacy opportunities where you can use your knowledge and position to support evidence-based vaccine policy and public health.

Take Action with Your Professional Organization

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Doctors for America

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Vaccine Integrity Project

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Find and Contact Your Representative

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Talk to patients

Build skills for approaching patients who are hesitant about vaccines or healthcare, and practice language that supports trust and shared decision-making.

"Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe?"

Resource for conversations Patient-facing handout

“I’m worried about my child getting so many shots at once.”

Resource for conversations Patient-facing handout

“I’m not sure about getting the (flu, measles, etc.) vaccine. Can we talk about it?”

How to Recommend Flu Vaccines to Your Patients: A Time-saving, Evidence-Based Approach (ACP)

Vaccine Conversations: Approaching Patients Who Are Deliberating Vaccinations

Click the image to open or download the ACP's "AIMS" Framework for Approaching Conversations About Vaccines.

“What can I take for pain relief during my pregnancy?”

Resource for conversations Patient-facing handout