We Can’t Let Measles Make a Comeback
An open letter by global parenting expert and childcare ambassador Jo Frost.
Advocate to Vaccinate 2024 Roundup
It's official! We have reached the end of Advocate to Vaccinate and World Immunization Week. Thanks to the efforts of our dedicated advocates the past six weeks, Shot@Life had representation in all 50 states to make sure that members of Congress heard the call of #VaccinesForAll.
Immunization Funding is Vital
Shot@Life Champion Priyambda Kumra's Letter to the Editor during Advocate to Vaccinate
Why Suffer?
Shot@Life Champion Diane Glasgow's letter to the editor during Advocate to Vaccinate.
Immunization for All is #HumanlyPossible
This World Immunization Week, we celebrate the historic improvements to human flourishing made possible by vaccines.
50 Years of Vaccine Progress: World Immunization Week 2024
April 24 - 30 is World Immmunization Week, a commemoration of the lifesaving vaccines that protect people of all ages against disease and disability. This year's theme is "Humanly Possible," emphasizing the success of vaccines over the past 50 years and encouraging continued investment in the cause over the next 50 years.
Embracing Vaccine Advocacy During Global Public Health Week
The annual recognition of Global Public Health Week serves as a poignant reminder of the collective responsibility we have to safeguard the health and well-being of individuals worldwide. As a part of this, we shine a spotlight on one of the most prominent tools in our public health arsenal: vaccines.
Health Workers’ Crucial Role on Immunization Frontlines
In the heart of every community, there is a force often overlooked but indispensable in safeguarding the health of nations: health workers. This World Health Worker Week, we reflect on the remarkable dedication displayed by these workers, particularly in global immunization.
Gavi plans next 5-year strategy
2024 is a big year for Gavi, with the board approving Gavi 6.0—its strategy for the next five-year period—and the Alliance raising new resources for its investment opportunity at a critical moment in the fight against vaccine-preventable diseases.
Cornell Public Health on Capitol Hill
Shot@Life Champion Katie Lesser's article about the 2024 Advocate to Vaccinate Summit and Hill Day.
Insights from the 2024 Cervical Cancer Elimination Forum
Cervical cancer still takes the life of a woman every two minutes, but progress is underway to combat this deadly disease. Last week was the Global Cervical Cancer Elimination Forum, a historical step towards securing sustainable HPV vaccine supplies and protecting millions of girls from low- to middle-income countries from cervical cancer.
Reflecting on my first Spring Summit
In late February, over 100 advocates from across the United States gathered in D.C. for the Advocate to Vaccinate Spring Summit. This year, I was lucky enough to join for my first time.
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