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Advocate2Vaccinate 2021 Recap
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Congressional Support: 2021 World Immunization Week
The Shot@Life team was ecstatic to see 20 messages from members of Congress in support of global immunization programs and our UN partners during WIW.
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Vaccine Media Recommendations: Podcasts, Books, and Videos
Here are some of our favorite podcasts, books, and movies that can help you dive deeper into the world of vaccines--in a fun and compelling way!
World Health Day: Building a Fairer, Healthier World
This year's World Health Day centers around a fairer, healthier world in coming together in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to Engage College Students in Grassroots Advocacy
Janice Hawkins, a Clinical Associate Professor at Old Dominion University, is an advocate for immunizations whose travels have raised awareness for the need for lifesaving vaccinations for all.
Shot@Life Newsletter: March 2021
Take a look into the roundup of what Shot@Life and our UN partners have been up to this past month!
Advocating for Immunizations One Year into COVID-19
Champion Cynthia Levin reflects on advocating for global vaccines at Shot@Life’s Summit a year ago at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Champion Spotlight: Jessica Garcia
From gender equality to vaccine advocacy, Shot@Life Champion Jessica Garcia is a changemaker working for the protection of girls and women in all spheres so they can be #EqualEverywhere.
Our 10th Champion Summit Highlights
Shot@Life’s 10th Champion Summit marked our first virtual summit as well as a record of over 185 champions reaching out to 180 congressional offices on the hill.
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Cervical cancer continues to be a major threat to women around the world—but it’s also one of the only cancers preventable by vaccine.
HPV vaccines have been proven to reduce cervical cancer by 90%. But in countries where social taboos hang overhead, ensuring girls receive these lifesaving vaccines is a monumental task.
This #CervicalCancer Awareness Month, we must recommit to using the tools in our toolbox that could save hundreds of thousands of lives lost to cervical cancer each year.
Jan 14
2025 felt like an impossible year for global health. Funding disappeared, measles and other diseases surged, and longstanding multilateral partnerships changed overnight.
We`ve learned that progress isn`t permanent. But it also hasn`t stopped.
For what defined the year and what lies ahead, see our latest blog #linkinbio.
Jan 9
In 2026, vaccines could make the impossible, possible.
It`s been 100 years since the world has seen a new TB vaccine, yet right now, tens of thousands of volunteers are testing one that could rewrite that story.
Meanwhile, Brazil is rolling out an equally remarkable single-dose dengue vaccine, a critical development as climate change pushed cases past 14 million globally in 2024.
And in Sub-Saharan Africa’s “meningitis belt,” a $3 vaccine is quietly ending a century of recurring outbreaks is protecting against 5 strains of the disease at a price communities can afford.
These aren’t distant possibilities, but close realities. Stay tuned tomorrow to learn more.
Jan 7
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.
Invest in global health. Feel the pulse of progress.
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
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