Creating Great First Impressions with Members of Congress
Start your vaccine advocacy by creating or reigniting relationships with your members of Congress.
9 Do’s and 1 Don’t for the Shot@Life Champion Summit
With the Shot@Life Champion Summit in Washington, D.C. quickly approaching, I wanted to offer some insider information to help you prepare for the exciting event. Here are some do’s and don’ts to help you make the most of your summit experience.
Champion Spotlight: Ilina Ewen
Ilina Ewen is a longtime Shot@Life advocate who calls herself an “OG Champion.” She wears many hats — advocate, writer, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, mom, and Shot@Life Champion.
Happy Birthday, FDR – A Celebration and Reminder
On the 141st anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's birth, UN Foundation's Peter Yeo reflects on his life as a polio survivor and his legacy as a leader in that fight.
New Year’s Resolution: Vaccine Advocacy
In this guest blog, nurse and Shot@Life Champion Tricia Souza writes about her New Year's resolution: advocating for vaccine access.
Polio Vaccines Protect Children and Families from Hardship
A Shot@Life means every child and every family the best possible opportunity to thrive, without the pain of diseases like polio.
Champion Spotlight: Mariam Bahova
Growing up in the Republic of Guinea and now working in global health, Shot@Life Champion Mariam Bahova has a unique perspective on what access to vaccines means to individuals, communities, and the world.
Mobilize to Immunize 2022 Recap
Shot@Life advocates mobilized policymakers to invest in world immunization programs through the six week advocacy period Mobilize to Immunize this past fall.
Happy Thanksgiving from Shot@Life
The Shot@Life team reflects on what they're thankful for with the Thanksgiving holidays quickly approaching.
Shot@Life Celebrates 10 Years of Get a Shot. Give a Shot.
We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Walgreens and celebrate a landmark tenth consecutive year of the Get a Shot. Give a Shot. ® program to immunize children around the world.
Measles Outbreaks: Your Questions Answered
Measles cases are on the rise around the globe, with the World Health Organization reporting 26 large or disruptive outbreaks of the highly contagious virus this year alone. Here are answers to some questions about measles outbreaks and what is being done to stop them.
What We Are Reading: October Edition
Check out a few of the Shot@Life team’s favorite recent reads about immunizations efforts and global health that we thought you might enjoy, too.
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As we near the end of 2025, we celebrate another year of working towards #HealthForAll.
Thank you for all of your hard work to ensure that everyone, everywhere, gets a shot at a healthy life. Happy holidays from the Shot@Life team—we`ll see you in the new year! 💚
Dec 19
The facts are simple: vaccines work. But the reality? Far more complicated.
2025 showed the uncomfortable truth that vaccine breakthroughs aren’t the same as getting them into arms. We watched malaria vaccines roll out across countless new countries while measles cases climbed 34-fold in the Americas.
The bottleneck isn’t science. It’s systems. It’s reaching the last mile, it’s maintaining coverage when funding plateaus or conflicts disrupt supply chains, and it’s instilling trust at the community level.
Keep swiping to see where we stand in the fight against three key diseases this year.
Dec 17
It`s #UHC day.
A new UNAIDS report shows how pandemics and inequality fuel each other in a vicious cycle. Take the COVID-19 pandemic, which raised the debt of low- to middle-income countries to more than $3 trillion.
COVID-19, AIDS, Ebola, and mpox have created a persistent increase in inequality that peaks about 5 years after they conclude.
Reducing inequalities reduces pandemic risk, and health for all means tackling inequity at its roots.
Dec 12
Maternal health is a cornerstone of strong health systems.
Vaccines play a vital role in protecting pregnant women and their babies from preventable diseases, helping ensure healthier beginnings for the next generation. But Universal Health Coverage (#UHC) is needed to ensure these lifesaving services are accessible for all—no matter where families live.
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Dec 9
In places like Afar, health systems have adapted to meet the moment.
The pastoral nature of the region—a population constantly on the move—means that health services need to go mobile.
Even in the face of challenging terrain, harsh weather, and funding shortfalls, the Ethiopian government is bringing lifesaving care to communities in motion.
Dec 4
Measles deaths have dropped 88% since 2000 thanks to lifesaving vaccines—but the virus is surging again. 2024 saw outbreaks in the most countries since the pandemic.
Why? Too many children are missing vaccines. Only 76% received their second dose last year—far below the 95% needed to stop outbreaks.
But there is good news: 96 countries have now eliminated measles. With strong political commitment, sustained financing, and renewed focus on routine immunization and surveillance, the world can get back on track.
Dec 3
Microplastics aren’t just polluting our planet—they’re helping superbugs thrive. These tiny particles create “biofilm hubs” where bacteria share resistance genes, accelerating antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Two global crises, dangerously intertwined.
For more on where we stand in the fight against AMR, check out our latest blog. #linkinbio
Dec 2
Shot@Life has so much to be grateful for. This includes your dedication to supporting lifesaving immunization programs! Thank you for caring about the health of children everywhere and for your continued support of our campaign’s work to give more of them a shot at life. We couldn’t do it without you.
We hope you and your family enjoy a healthy and happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 27
There’s a new “don’t” when it comes to #AMR prevention…
We don’t need to tell you that pollution is bad. But did you know it plays a role in spreading AMR?
On the heels of #COP30, the spotlight is on the environmental factors amplifying the AMR threat—and microplastic pollution is one of them.
Learn more in our latest blog #linkinbio.
Nov 24
#WorldChildrensDay reminds us that every child—no matter where they live—deserves safety, health, and hope.
Children make up 29% of the world’s total population, but 40% of all forcibly displaced people. And immunization is one of the simplest, most powerful ways to protect them from disease.
Visit shotatlife.org/healthystart to help build a world where every child has access to essential health services.
Nov 20
AMR is already here—and it’s affecting our health, our animals’ health, food systems, and economies. But we are not powerless against this silent pandemic.
Act now: protect our present, secure our future. #WAAW #AMR #AntimicrobialAwareness
Nov 19
The climate crisis is a health crisis.
From extreme heat and air pollution to spreading infectious diseases and rising food and water insecurity, climate change has many impacts on public health.
By 2050, the cost of climate impacts on health in low- and middle-income countries could reach $21 trillion.
Discover 30 numbers that explain the climate crisis: go.undp.org/ClimateCounts
#COP30
Nov 18
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