35 Years in the Making: Pioneering Malaria Vaccine is Poised for Widespread Deployment
The World Health Organization's recommendation of the first-ever malaria vaccine for use across sub-Saharan Africa has allowed Gavi to invest more than $150 million to distribute the vaccine.
Father’s Day Champion Spotlight: Dr. Michael Robinson
In honor of Father's Day, we would like to spotlight Dr. Michael Robinson and his story on how his personal experience as a father has shaped both his career and his vaccination advocacy.
Meet Our Team: Roberta
Roberta Plantak is the new Corporate Partnerships Officer for the Shot@Life campaign. Learn more about her in this Q&A.
My Visit to the UNICEF Global Supply and Logistics Hub in Copenhagen
Executive Director Martha Rebour reports from UNICEF's Global Supply and Logistics Hub, a key part of the global vaccine distribution chain.
Advocate to Vaccinate 2022 Recap
Shot@Life advocates conducted 91 meetings with Congressional offices, made 150 calls to their policymakers, submitted 25 op-eds to their local media outlets, and sent nearly 2,200 emails and 700 tweets to members of Congress about why #VaccinesWork and the urgent need to #EndPolio.
The gift every mother wants this Mother’s Day: A healthy child
This Mother’s Day, we honor the women we met in Zambia who advocated for their children's vaccinations, going great lengths to protect their children from measles and polio.
Mother’s Day Spotlight: Dana DeShon
Dana DeShon speaks to how her experience as a mother, nurse practitioner, and member of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Association (NAPNAP) intersect with her advocacy at Shot@Life advocate this Mother’s Day.
Champion Spotlight: Alexa Swingle
Alexa Swingle's involvement as a Shot@Life Champion began during her freshman year of college. She is currently a practicing pharmacist, dedicating her time to advocate for global vaccine equity.
Strengthening the Global Health Workforce
During World Health Worker Week, we explore the partnerships working to strengthen the global health workforce, the backbone of immunization programs everywhere.
5 Times Celebrities Advocated for Vaccines
Take a look at a few popular celebrities who have used their platforms to support lifesaving immunizations.
Champion Spotlight: Gail Petersen Hock
Shot@Life grassroots advocate Gail Petersen Hock, DNP, APRN, PHCNS-BC, PHNA- BC, is a passionate changemaker from Arizona who is devoted to promoting immunization and protecting people from vaccine-preventable diseases. These efforts were a large part of her career as a nurse and nursing professor. Although she recently retired, she’s more devoted to her advocacy efforts than ever.
Champion Leadership Summit 2022 Highlights
This year’s Shot@Life’s Champion Leadership Summit brought our most involved vaccine champions together to enhance their knowledge on global childhood immunization progress and prepare them for meetings on Capitol Hill.
Become a Shot@Life Champion
Are you ready to increase your commitment to fight for global vaccine equity? Sign up for an advocacy training and become a Shot@Life Champion!
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