Women and Vaccines: Bridging the Gap for Gender Equity
In honor of International Day of the Girl Child, we delve into an often-overlooked dimension of vaccine equity: reaching and empowering girls and women.
‘Ask A Nurse’ Champion Webinar Recap
Dr. Mary Koslap-Petraco and Melody Butler, two healthcare professionals and vaccine advocates, shared their experience and tips for addressing vaccine hesitancy in Shot@Life's 'Ask A Nurse' Champion Webinar.
Immunization at UNGA79
Global health is again on the agenda at the 79th UN General Assembly. Here’s what you need to know.
Collaboration is Key to Combat Measles
With measles spiking in the U.S. and around the world, it’s more important than ever to work together to expand access to lifesaving vaccines.
Vaccines Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases
In honor of World Mosquito Day, we look at the ways in which vaccines have and continue to revolutionize progress against mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and malaria.
On Getting Vaccinated Against HPV
Shot@Life Champion Priyambda Kumra shares her HPV vaccination story, dispels myths about the vaccine, and calls for expanding access.
Public Health at the Paris Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics faces an unexpected challenge: a global uptick in vaccine-preventable diseases that impact athletes, organizers, and spectators alike. But preventative measures are underway to safeguard global health.
Youth Voices for Vaccines
In this guest post, Shot@Life College Ambassador Wajiha Mekki looks at the essential role of youth voices in global health advocacy.
Gavi 6.0: Strengthening Global Health Security
In part three of our series on Gavi 6.0, we look at how the Vaccine Alliance's global immunization work strengthens health security.
New WHO/UNICEF Data Shows Immunization Rates Stagnating
The latest data on country-level immunization coverage, published by UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO), reveals that immunization rates around the world have stagnated on average, though there are also bright spots.
Gavi 6.0: Advancing the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
In part two of our series on Gavi 6.0, we look at how investing in immunization advances sustainable development.
Gavi 6.0: Diversifying Vaccine Manufacturing
In part one of our series on Gavi 6.0, we look at the move to diversify vaccine manufacturing with the new African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator.
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By 2030, we will face a global shortage of 11.1 million health workers.
At #WHA78, Ghana noted that Africa “continues to face critical health workforce challenges, including acute shortages, gender inequities… and the maldistribution of personnel.”
Gender arose as a key issue to address the increasingly dire shortage; compensating women in the health workforce was highlighted as key to the path forward. Women form 70% of the health workforce, and serve as the backbone of on-the-ground immunization in the world’s most vulnerable areas. We must ensure these workers are compensated.
May 29

Recent polling on measles knowledge reveals that 87% of Americans say the benefit of childhood MMR vaccination outweighs the risk.
But, despite the surging number of confirmed cases this year, only 6 out of 10 adults believed there are more measles cases in the U.S. in 2025 than the comparable period in 2024.
Misinformation is deadly. Learn more at the link in our story.
May 28

During a World Health Assembly event co-hosted by Gavi last week, new data was unveiled to demonstrate the ownership over immunization programs among lower-income countries.
Lower-income countries supported by Gavi upped their contributions by 19% from 2023, with 84% coming from domestic budgets.
Country-led, sustainable development in immunization financing is key to #HealthForAll.
May 27

A record number of people were driven from their homes by conflicts and disasters in 2024; the number of internally displaced people has doubled since 2018.
Sudan reported 11.6 million internally displaced people, the highest ever for a single country. Its neighboring countries are undergoing the same crises.
Help us reach refugees and internally displaced people in East Africa with lifesaving health interventions. Visit www.shotatlife.org/healthystart to get started.
May 23

The WHO has recently warned that about half of the world’s population is now at risk of dengue, with an estimated 100-400 million infections occurring each year.
One vaccine (QDenga) has been licensed and approved to combat dengue in some countries, but many more are under evaluation.
As cases continue to rise from 2024, their worst year yet, in Mexico, Latin America, and Canada, neglected tropical diseases are taking center stage at #WHA78.
May 22

#WHA78 is poised to address several pressing issues in the global health sphere, from the growing burden of non-communicable diseases to sustainable financing for in-country health systems.
But one milestone that generated a buzz in the lead-up to WHA is the adoption of the Pandemic Agreement.
This major development in multilateral health cooperation takes the lessons from the COVID-19 response and institutionalizes equitable distribution of health resources during pandemic emergencies.
Stay tuned for more #WHA immunization content.
May 21

This week marks the start of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78).
#WHA78 comes at a time of unprecedented changes to global health that will reshape the WHO’s priorities and programs going forward.
The adoption of the Pandemic Accord; addressing surging outbreaks of measles, meningitis, and yellow fever; and prioritizing new, sustainable models of global health financing beyond 2025 will all be topics of conversation, most of which are tied directly to evolving immunization efforts.
For a preview of what’s to come, check out Gavi’s blog at the link in our story!
May 20

As of last week, the measles case count in the U.S. passed 1000—the second-most cases in a year since the disease was certified eliminated in the U.S. a quarter century ago.
And experts worry that, due to the lag in CDC’s data on case numbers in each state, the national total may not be accurately capturing the detail or extent of measles’ spread.
Measles vaccines save lives. Learn more and stay involved at shotatlife.org. For more content on the state of health in the U.S., check out @healthforuscampaign
May 16

33 years.
According to a recent WHO report, that’s the difference in life expectancy between the world’s highest (84.5 years old in Japan) and lowest (51.5 in Lesotho).
While significant progress has been made in increasing life expectancy, disparity remains pervasive. Universal health coverage—a pillar of this year’s World Health Assembly—is key to addressing this disparity and ensuring long, healthy lives around the globe.
May 14

A massive thank you to those who have Advocated to Vaccinate in the last six weeks. For a roundup of this spring’s advocacy efforts, check out our most recent blog! #linkinbio
Another advocacy activation has now come and gone, but the stakes are still higher than ever. We are currently facing one of the most turbulent global health environments to date—but YOUR voices are making a difference.
The deadline is quickly approaching for a “Dear Colleague” letter to Senate appropriators, asking them to support robust funding for polio eradication in Fiscal Year 2026. We need your help contacting your senators and asking that they add their names in support. Fill out our latest petition to do so at the link in our story.
May 13

A recent KFF poll shows that despite shakey trust in government and health agencies, 82% of respondents in the U.S. reported at least a “fair amount” of trust in their health providers—more than any other source—to provide reliable information about vaccines.
The front line of these conversations that ultimately build trust in vaccines is made up largely of nurses—both in America and across the world.
In a world of misinformation, nurses remain a steadfast voice of assurance. This #InternationalNursesDay, we recognize the vital role of nurses in ensuring that families around the world feel comfortable and confident about immunizations.
May 12

The first three months of 2025 have seen more than DOUBLE the total number of yellow fever cases in 2024.
The Pan American Health Organization states that the deadly virus is appearing in areas where it hadn’t been seen recently, with notable surges in the Americas and Africa.
According to researchers, the resurgence of yellow fever is likely due to a lack of vaccination—a problem resulting, in part, from limited in-country vaccine supplies in disease hotspots. With increased population mobility in today’s world, vaccinations against this and other mosquito-borne diseases are crucial to containing their spread.
May 8

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